Elsa
Adam leaned down, placing a soft kiss on my baby bump. “You’re growing so fast,” he murmured, his hand resting on my belly, gently tracing circles. “I can’t wait to meet you, little one,” he whispered, his words full of tenderness, making my heart swell. I couldn’t help but smile as Lucas let out a laugh at Adam’s affection.
“So, what’s the plan for today?” Adam asked, looking at both of us with a lightness in his eyes I hadn’t seen in a long time. His entire demeanor seemed younger, unburdened by the usual weight he carried. The joy he felt being with his best friend again was unmistakable, a reminder of what they’d almost lost.
Lucas laughed along, just as carefree, and I realized I had never seen him this happy either. The two of them looked more like the boys they must have bee
