Jaylee had always been a bit curious about her stepmom, Maya. Her dad had married Maya when Jaylee was just a teenager, and over the years, Jaylee had grown to appreciate Maya's kindness and the effort she put into making their family a happy one. However, Jaylee had to admit that there were still moments when she felt like she was getting used to having a mom figure in her life.

They sat down to eat, enjoying their breakfast in comfortable silence, appreciating the unexpected moment they shared.

"Good morning, sweetie," Maya said, her voice soft. "Couldn't sleep?"