Chapter 76

Liana’s POV

The Family Day event was already in full swing when we got into the main hall. There were colorful banners everywhere, tables with snacks and drinks, and an excited buzz in the air as kids ran around in little groups, dragging their parents along. Ryan was bouncing on his feet beside us, practically vibrating with excitement.

The school had set up different fun games, Mom and Kid three-legged races, Dad and Kid balloon-popping relays, and a full Family Obstacle Course that had everyone hyped from the start.

First up was the Dad and Kid balloon-popping race. Ryan grabbed Killian’s hand and pulled him to the starting line so fast that Killian almost tripped, laughing as he tried to keep up. I watched them from the sidelines with a huge smile on my face, my heart so full just seeing the two of them like that, like they’d been doing this forever.

When the whistle blew, Killian lifted Ryan onto his back like it was nothing, and Ryan clung on tig