Hearts in chaos: Hearts Entwined book 4

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Epilogue

The New Year arrived with the promise of fresh beginnings, and Jin awoke on January 1st to the soft sound of Jiwoon’s giggles echoing through the house. The warmth of the morning sun streamed through the curtains, casting a golden hue across the living room where the family had spent the night before, ushering in the new year with laughter, love, and cherished moments.

Jin stretched, feeling the satisfaction of having spent another year with Mia and Jiwoon. He smiled at the memories they had created together during the past year—the Christmas party filled with friends and laughter, the quiet moments snuggled together on the couch, and the passionate nights that solidified their bond. With a grateful heart, he got out of bed, ready to embrace whatever the day would bring.

As he made his way down the hallway, he heard Jiwoon’s little feet padding across the floor. The sound of his son’s laughter filled him with warmth, and he couldn’t help but chuckle as he entered the living room.

“Happy New Year, Daddy!” Jiwoon exclaimed, his eyes sparkling with excitement. He was dressed in his favorite dinosaur pajamas, a huge smile plastered on his face.

“Happy New Year, buddy!” Jin replied, kneeling down to pull Jiwoon into a tight hug. “What are you up to?”

“I’m playing with my toys! Look!” Jiwoon pointed excitedly to the scattered toys on the living room floor, where dinosaurs and action figures were lined up as if preparing for an epic battle.

“That looks like a lot of fun,” Jin said, ruffling Jiwoon’s hair. “But first, let’s go find Mommy and make some breakfast. What do you say?”

“Yay! Pancakes!” Jiwoon shouted, jumping up and down in delight.

Jin laughed as he took Jiwoon’s hand, leading him into the kitchen. The delightful aroma of coffee filled the air, and Jin’s heart swelled as he saw Mia standing at the stove, a smile gracing her beautiful face. She wore a cozy sweater, her hair slightly tousled from sleep, and her focus was entirely on the pancakes sizzling in the skillet.

“Good morning, sleepyheads!” Mia greeted them cheerfully, turning to face Jin and Jiwoon. “I hope you’re ready for some delicious pancakes!”

“Mommy, can I help?” Jiwoon asked, his little hands waving in excitement.

“Of course! You can help me flip them once they’re ready,” Mia replied, her eyes twinkling with joy as she handed Jiwoon a spatula.

Jin watched as Mia knelt down to Jiwoon’s level, guiding him on how to flip the pancakes. The sight warmed his heart, reminding him of how far they had come as a family. With each passing day, he was falling deeper in love with Mia, and watching her nurture Jiwoon filled him with a sense of pride and gratitude.

Once breakfast was ready, they settled around the dining table, laughter and chatter filling the air. Jin couldn’t help but marvel at how blessed he was to have Mia and Jiwoon in his life.

“Let’s make a toast!” Jin said, raising his glass of orange juice. “To new beginnings, family, and endless love.”

“Cheers!” Jiwoon exclaimed, clinking his juice with Jin’s.

“Cheers!” Mia echoed, her heart full as she gazed at the two most important people in her life.

After breakfast, they decided to spend the day enjoying each other’s company. They put on their jackets and headed outside, the crisp winter air invigorating. Snow blanketed the ground, transforming their neighborhood into a winter wonderland.

“Can we build a snowman?” Jiwoon asked, his cheeks rosy from the cold.

“Absolutely!” Jin replied, already feeling the excitement bubbling within him.