Radiant in His Eyes

Chloe's POV.

A soft but distinct knock echoed through the room, pulling me away from my thoughts. I approached the door and turned the handle to find Jaxon's mother, Martha, standing there with a warm smile, accompanied by a professional makeup artist. Her presence radiated a sense of maternal warmth that put me at ease.

"Hey, Chloe! You look so pretty," she exclaimed, her eyes glowing with genuin