Henry and Sarah remained indoors for most of the day, wrapped in each other's warmth and love, until evening.
After a warm bath together, they got dressed and finally left the cabin to join the rest of the family for dinner – their hands intertwined, and their cheeks glowing.
The entire family were already seated by the dinner table on the deck, engaged in subtle conversation amid the clinking of cutlery when the couple showed up.
All eyes turned to them, each one masking their hidden excitement as Henry cleared his throat, holding their expectant stares.
"Um… everyone.... Sarah and I have an announcement to make."
Sarah's fingers tightened around Henry's, her heart pounding wildly in her chest with happiness.
Judith stole an excited glance at her husband, tears blurring her vision. And in return, Hilary took her trembling hand into his and squeezed it softly as they both waited breathlessly for the announcement they had been waiting for months to hear.
