The day at Seaside School had been long, full of laughter, small performances, and proud glances from parents sitting in the back rows. Hope and Asher were stars in their own little world, standing tall when they introduced their big brother to their friends, their eyes glowing with pride. By the time the bell rang and the school day ended, their energy hadn't faded at all—it only grew brighter.
Afternoon
The car purred quietly along the coastal road, sunlight spilling across the windows. The twins sat in the backseat, talking over each other in bursts of excitement.
Asher leaned forward between the seats, his face glowing. "Today was the best day at school!"
Hope, her big eyes wide and sparkling, nodded eagerly. "Yes, big bro, the best!"
Miles glanced at them in the rearview mirror, his smile warm, his voice steady with affection. "You both were great today. I'm proud of you—my little soldiers."
Their laughter filled the car like a melody.
