In love with My Stepson

was filled with the scent of pine and earth. They walked side by side, their hands brushing occasionally, sending sparks through Sant

stopped and turned to him, her eyes full of curiosity

He had to tell her. "Genevieve, there's

turned to see a group of students arguing near the park's entrance. Santiago's chest tightened.

y touched his arm. "We can talk later,"

felt, but he also didn't want to ignore the potential problem. As they neared the scene, Santiago noticed

e situation. Santiago watched in admiration as she effortlessly managed to bring peace to the group

etting, casting a golden glow over the park. Santiago took a deep breath, ready to speak his

hope. "Santiago," she began, her voice trembling sli

n his pocket. He glanced at the screen and saw a message from h

g. This was the last thing he wanted-his first chance to expr

s hand gently. "I

eve and the urgency of the message. He squeezed her hand, fee

cting her concern and disappoint

f the message heavy on his shoulders. As he left the park, he glanced back one last time

ped that their next meeting would be the right time to let the cat out of the bag. Because Beautiful, Brave and

Genevieve's company. She had a way of making even the mundane moments seem magical. They discovered shared interests, from their love of old movies to their fascinati

ng. His father's urgent message had left him on edge, but he was determin

ker, her dark curls bouncing with every laugh she shared w

rning, G

appiness writte

e here early tod

said, trying

to catch you

d, her eyes sparkl

? Everythin

eath, feeling a mix of

denly yesterday. My dad sent an urgent mes

expression

e everything's oka

anding," Santiago said, unable to hi

end some time together after school

e time after my last class. H

rly. "Sounds perfect

ool breeze rustled the leaves, and the golden sunlight bathed everything in a

a cozy corner, Santiago's

hinking about how luck

eyes widened

? How

in, his voice

ike home. You've been the highli

rt fluttered wi