Chapter 13
Chapter 13: The Foundation of Forever
Dale and Skye deepen their bond as they navigate the final stages of their house construction, a minor pregnancy scare, and a shared moment of vulnerability. Chloe's innocent questions and a surprise visit from Marcus Thorne reinforce their commitment to building a life together.
The morning light filtered through the curtains, soft and golden, as Dale woke to the sound of Skye humming in the bathroom. It was a tune he didn’t recognize, something light and lilting, and he smiled before his eyes were fully open. The past few weeks had been a blur of activity—the house rising, the business thriving, and the baby growing inside her like a secret promise. But mornings like this, quiet and unhurried, were the moments he held closest.
He stretched, feeling the ache in his shoulders from yesterday’s work. They had spent the afternoon at the construction site, helping Anna’s crew with the final touches on the framing. Dale had insisted on installing the window in the nursery himself, a task that required more precision than strength. Skye had watched from the doorway, her hand resting on her belly, offering encouragement and the occasional sarcastic remark when he dropped a screw for the third time.
“You’re going to be a great dad,” she had said, laughing. “You have the patience of a saint.”
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