Chapter 57 - Building Blocks and Wise Advice

Chapter 57 - Building Blocks and Wise Advice

Hazel's POV

Leo and I sat cross-legged on the living room carpet, surrounded by the wooden building blocks Liam had given him. My son's small fingers worked carefully to balance each piece, his tongue poking out in concentration. These blocks had become his prized possession, and I couldn't help but notice how often he reached for them when he was thinking about something.

"Mommy, will Liam come play with me today?" Leo asked, his innocent eyes looking up at me as he placed another block on his tower.

My chest tightened at the question. "Not today, sweetheart. We're having lunch with Aunt Evelyn because she's leaving for her trip, remember?"

The sound of our front door opening interrupted us, followed by Chl and Noah's familiar laughter echoing through the hallway. Leo abandoned his blocks instantly, his little legs carrying him straight into Noah's waiting arms.