Chapter 103

Ryan and Bella had swapped their hospital shifts in advance. Quietly, they packed their bags and were all set to fly to France. "Honey, do you think Chloe's gonna look for us? If she finds out we went on vacation without her, she'll definitely throw a fit." Imagining their daughter's puffed cheeks, the couple exchanged a knowing smile. Still a few hours away from takeoff, they sat quietly, watching the world outside the window—the soft morning light stretching across the sky, light clouds drifting by, buildings shrinking below as the plane lifted smoothly into the air. France. "Hey, Emma babe, no overtime today? You're actually here to pick me up in person?" "Yeah, I wrapped things up early. The company's throwing a celebration dinner tonight, but I ditched it. We're heading to the market." "The market? What for?" Leo looked up at his mom, face full of curiosity. "You forgot again? I told you I'm making Selena a birthday gift. Gotta pick out some fabric and thread." With that reminder,