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Walking into my old family home felt like stepping into a parallel. universe. The walls that once trapped me in memories of cold indifference were no longer stark white and black. There was no way to tell this, even if it was my house. They were now a soft sage green, accer that seemed to invite me inside. The living area had transformed into a cozy haven, with a massive creamy couch that looked like it could swallow you whole.

The house had a glow now-a warm, welcoming glow.

It looked like a home.

I stood frozen in the doorway, taking it all in. Jess hovered behind me, her presence like an anchor, waiting for me to say something. her presence like a

When words failed, I spun around, grabbed her, and lifted her off her feet. She squealed, laughing, as I crushed my lips to hers.

"I could kiss you every single second of every minute of every hour of every day," I murmured against her mouth when I finally set her down. Her knees wobbled, and I steadied her, my hands lingering on her waist.

"Sorry," I muttered into her neck, the faint scent of her shampoo grounding me.

I felt her smile before she said, "It's okay... I'm a little top-heavy these days. Still figuring out my balance."

I dropped down and kissed her belly. "Your mom made us a home

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I said

laughed. and Jess looked at me with a

realized I knew nothing.

I held onto her. "Boy or a

my throat. But I swallowed it down and nodded, leaning in to kiss her again. "Thank you." That earned her a low chuckle as I pulled back to look at her

asked, her voice softer now,

center of it all."You, the baby or the house? Because I love all of it," I said, meaning every word. "It feels like you

if you'd want me to change it, but I thought... maybe you'd like some new memories in here. You know, to

island had made me fucking soft, no doubt about it, because I felt my

my childhood home-a place that now felt unrecognizable. Every corner, every room, had bits and pieces of her scattered throughout-splashes of color, little signs

on the wall. My chest tightened at the sight

sat down beside me, her hand finding mine.

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