The Offer Stands

Avery

I poured him a small glass of milk and handed over the cookie, watching as he carefully carried both to a nearby table. My mother followed, settling into the chair beside him.

Jonathan leaned closer to me, his voice low. "He's adorable. My nephew's six. Into dinosaurs too, actually." He watched Noah devour his cookie with enthusiasm. "Seems like a good kid."

"He is." Pride swelled in my ches