Chapter Sixty Two

Alex and Sarah woke up to the gentle chirping of birds outside their bedroom window. The soft morning light filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow on the room. Alex stretched and looked over at Sarah, who was already awake, scrolling through her phone.

“Morning, love,” he murmured, leaning over to kiss her forehead.

“Morning,” she replied with a smile. “Ready to make some breakfast?”

They moved through their morning routine with practiced ease, Alex brewing coffee while Sarah prepared a simple breakfast of scrambled eggs and toast. As they sat down at the kitchen table, the weight of the decision they had to make hung in the air.

“So,” Alex began, taking a sip of his coffee. “We need to talk about Matt’s offer.”

Sarah nodded, pushing a strand of hair behind her ear. “I’ve been thinking about it a lot. It’s a huge opportunity, but it’s also a big risk.”

“I know,” Alex agreed. “But it’s something we always talked about doing. And it feels like the right time.”

“I want you to