"The essence of life isn’t measured by wealth or destinations but by the love we share, the courage we find, and the dreams we dare to pursue."
~ Zoë Kaià

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"Hey, love! Guess what?" I exclaimed, clutching my phone tightly as my heart raced. In the background, Essence's laughter filled our tiny apartment as she played with her colorful blocks, her joy echoing through the walls. "You're not going to believe it—we won the lottery!"

"What?!" His voice was a mixture of shock and excitement. "Zo, are you serious? We actually won?"

"As serious as it gets," I replied, barely able to contain my excitement. "Can you imagine what this means for Essie now?"

There was a pause as he processed the news, his voice thick with emotion. "Zo...this changes everything. We can give her the best—everything she deserves."

Essence, our sweet little girl, looked up at us with curious eyes, her hands clapping in delight. "Yay! What's happening?" she mouthed, her joy infectious.

I knelt beside her, tears threatening to spill. "Daddy and I have some amazing news, Essie. We're going to see the...