Edward was studying my reaction, trying to figure out what I was thinking.

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I shook my head. “It’s not approval, just understanding. I’m sure every mother would worry about that.”

Edward said in a serious tone. “Even if she cares about her daughter, that doesn’t give her the right to talk to you like that. It’s just disrespectful.”

“Edward, I actually think the prenup she mentioned is a good idea. I’m bringing it up because I don’t want things to get messy later,” I said, taking the initiative to avoid any future drama.

“If you think it’s necessary, we can talk it through,” Edward said, his tone softening.

Just then, the door to the hospital room opened behind us. Nora, looking pale and clutching a bunny plushie, stood quietly in the doorway.

“Nora…” Edward called to her softly.

Nora ran straight into Edward’s arms and wrapped her arms around him. “Dad, I thought you weren’t going to

come.

sick, I came right away,” Edward said gently, his voice full of concern. “Is your stomach still hurting?

her head. “No, I’m not feeling sick anymore. I just wanted to

gently stroked her hair. “I’m going to stay and

go of Edward and turned to look at me. “You’re Sophie’s mom. Why are you here with


a

mom?” Nora asked, a hint of

time I ever felt my heart pounding

Nora, I

face shifted, and in the next moment, she buried her head in Edward’s chest, refusing

has a really kind

of silence, Nora suddenly blurted out, “Dad, wasn’t she dating Ryan before? How come she’s with you now? Do grown–ups

and I were

a couple of steps back and looked me straight in the eye. “Last

said you

as this kid put me on the spot. That kind of blunt honesty from a child

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