Chapter 306

Serena's POV I stepped off the private jet into the familiar New York air, Ryan's hand steady at the small of my back. "How's the side feeling?" Ryan murmured as we walked toward the waiting car, his eyes scanning my face for any sign of discomfort. "Much better," I assured him, though I still felt a slight twinge when I moved too quickly. "The flight didn't bother me at all." The city skyline welcomed us back as we drove through Manhattan. I leaned against Ryan's shoulder, watching the familiar buildings pass by. I'd handed off the Dreamland Studio and Quinn family merger to Maya and Zara Percy, giving myself permission to take a much-needed break. Between nearly dying and reconnecting with my long-lost family, I figured I'd earned some time to focus on what mattered most—my husband and our daughter. The moment we stepped into the penthouse, I heard her—Vivian's adorable babbling coming from the nursery. My heart soared. "Someone sounds happy," Ryan smiled, setting down our bags. I pr