author's note

Hey there butterflies, hope you're all doing well, I'm sorry for taking forever in updating, this book ends here. Thank you for your time, I really hope you all like the book, feedbacks will be appreciated.

Thank you again, take care everyone, and enjoy the extra chapter.

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Days had passed, slipping into a quieter, softer routine.

It was morning when Sora returned from the kitchen, hands slightly warm from holding the freshly made breakfast tray. But the dining table was still empty.

"Why aren't they downstairs yet.."

She mumbled to herself, eyebrows knitting together.

Climbing up the stairs, she called out to them gently but there was no answer.

She checked the bedroom, then the balcony, but it was empty. Finally, she pushed open the bathroom door just a little, and.. she froze.

There stood Jungwon, wrapped in nothing but a towel around his waist, damp hair falling over his forehead.

In front of him was Beau, standing in a small tub, soaked head to toe, giggling one second.. and then whimpering the next as a few soap bubbles slid into his eyes.

"Daddy.. my eyes!"

Beau whined dramatically, squinting and reaching blindly for someone.

"I know, I know.. hold on"

Jungwon panicked, trying to rinse him with the shower head.

Except, he sprayed water everywhere but Beau for the first few seconds.

"Jungwon!"

Sora let out a breath, covering her mouth to hold back a laugh.

"Hey wait- stay still.. no don't rub your eyes!"

Jungwon yelled slightly, more stressed than Beau.

Finally, Beau blinked the last of the bubbles away and sniffled, looking up at his father accusingly.

"You put bubbles in my eyes"

He pouted, earning a tired exhale from Jungwon.

"I know, I'm sorry. Daddy is still learning."

"You need practice"

Beau shook his head, crossing his arms and continuing to pout.

Sora couldn't hold it anymore, she burst into laughter, her voice echoing slightly, as both boys turned toward her.

Beau brightened immediately, calling out to her.

"Mommy, look what Daddy is doing"

Jungwon sighed, looking back at him with a stern but fond gaze.

A few minutes later, both of them emerged from the bathroom, now dressed and freshly showered.

Beau happily toddled behind Sora, while Jungwon followed like a man who had fought in a war, he slumped on the edge of the bed.

"I don't think I've ever done anything more exhausting in my life"

He muttered, as Sora hid her smile and walked up to them, leaning down to kiss Beau's head, then Jungwon's cheek.

"Both of you did a great job, now let's go, breakfast is ready."

She said, smiling widely as Beau grabbed Jungwon's hand excitedly.

"Daddy, come!"

Jungwon smiled at Beau, then at Sora, tired eyes softening instantly.

"Worth it"

He murmured, as they headed downstairs together, Beau tugging one hand, Sora holding the other.. it was impossible not to feel the quiet happiness in the air.

Something at some point in his life, he believed he'll never have.

And now.. he felt completed.

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