Chapter 72. Love

Life never promises constant happiness. However, at the very least, destiny will provide reasons why everything should continue.

In the turning of time. In the changing of days. Alongside the ever-rolling moon.

One reason resurfaces. It appears, reinforcing the belief that this is how destiny works.

There are times when tears well up. There are times when anger blinds the eyes and rebels.

On the other hand, there is also laughter bursting forth. There is also joy overflowing, reminding us how priceless it all is.

Precious. Like the morning sunlight that falls again and warms the smile within Lucas's embrace.

Gavin Hernandez greeted them two months ago. He was born healthy, lacking nothing. Plump and now enjoying the routines created by Lucas.

When the morning sun rises on weekends, Lucas spends time with Gavin. They enjoy moments filled with jokes and laughter that only they understand. It's as if they have their own language for every secre