Chapter 15 - Winter Morning Walk to School
The crisp winter air bit at their cheeks as Julian and Evelyn walked the triplets down the snow-dusted sidewalk toward the neighborhood elementary school. The golden retriever puppy trotted happily on a leash held proudly by Emma.
The girls chattered excitedly about their upcoming school art project, their breaths pluming into tiny clouds of white mist in the freezing morning air. Julian held Evelyn's gloved hand tightly, walking in sync with her.
"Do you think they realize how lucky they are to have you around every single day now?" Evelyn asked, looking up at him with a tender smile.
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"I'm the lucky one," Julian replied, pulling her slightly closer. "For five years, I missed out on these little moments. I'm never taking a single step of this journey for granted again."
As they reached the school gates, the girls turned and gave both parents tight hugs before running inside with their friends. Julian and Evelyn stood together, watching them go, wrapped in the quiet comfort of their shared future.
