Eliana woke up to the smell of warm croissants and freshly brewed coffee.
For a few blissful seconds, she didn't even remember it was her birthday—just that the sunlight filtering through her window was gentle and warm, and something about the world felt softer than usual.
Then she heard it.
"Happy birthday, sleepyhead!"
It was Luca, already in full glam despite the early hour, standing beside her bed holding a tray of breakfast and a paper crown.
"Put this on," he demanded. "It's your day, and we're doing full princess fantasy."
She sat up laughing delighted beyond reason, letting him place the crown on her head. Behind him, Renee peeked in with Valeria, both holding balloons and wearing oversized sunglasses like it was a red carpet event.
And then Nicky and Elias stepped into the room, leaning casually in the doorway. His gaze found Eliana instantly.
They are all here.
Her heart swelled. They remembered.
