Maja looked at lan, a frown creasing her forehead. "Have you called him? What did he say?"

"He didn't say much. I'm starting to think he's hiding a woman in his house."

Maja's expression flickered for a moment. It had been over four years since Zoey passed away, and while she wasn't against Fitch moving on, it still stung a little. Zoey had given everything, including her life, to bring Nolan into this world. Could another woman love Nolan as much as Zoey did?

Especially since Nolan was on the autism spectrum, always quiet at gatherings, hardly speaking a word, yet always managing to draw everyone's sympathy. She took out her phone and called Fitch. He picked up.

"Fitch, you wanna come over for dinner at Greenfield Gardens tonight? I've invited Felix and the gang."

"Not tonight."

"lan said you've been home all week. What's keeping you?"

"Just reading with Nolan."

Maja narrowed her eyes slightly. "I've been missing Nolan too. How about I bring Rosemary over to see him later?"

"No need."

Nolan was a quiet kid, and Rosemary Sanders was the complete opposite, always lively and chatty. Her presence could always coax a few more words out of Nolan. Before, Fitch would've welcomed Rosemary Sanders with open arms, but now he declined outright.

Something was definitely off.

Maja ended the call just as Carol walked in with Karen.

Karen greeted everyone politely, her voice sweet. She nodded at Rosemary Sanders and Craig before dashing into the kitchen.

"Daddy."

hearing her voice, immediately took off his oven mitts

you get everything? Was Mommy

you have good taste, that you always pick the perfect

outside, catching Carol's eye before quickly looking

did she compliment

choose something that's just right." Felix's smile broadened, unable to contain his joy, and

"Okay."

obedient one, never a fuss, quite unlike Carol's more

her down. "Off

added, "Mommy

though he tried

it was crafted

was

"Got it."

saw the adults gathered on the

glanced over from where he sat next to lan. After a while, Felix, along

two caught up on the latest celebrity gossip, all stars from the Star Movie group. Maja's company had become a powerhouse in the entertainment industry, churning out award-winning actors almost yearly, a feat unmatched by

meal, Carol and Felix

Carol asked Karen, "Why didn't you talk more with

too much. I prefer

at that, and Felix couldn't help but smile

ventured, "Carol,

holding Karen, felt too tired. "No,

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