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Lucien’s lips softened into a gentle smile. “Take it. It’s Elena’s way of showing she cares.”

Kaia accepted the gift with a warm laugh. “Thank you, Elena. That’s very thoughtful of you.”

“Don’t mention it,” Elena replied with a dismissive wave. “After receiving five wedding gifts from Lucien over the years, I’d say I’m just evening the score.”

Kaia’s mouth twitched, barely hiding a grin.

Elena’s bluntness was refreshing–she said exactly what was on her mind, no filter needed.

Allen didn’t seem to mind one bit.

He never expected his daughter–in–law to grieve eternally for his late son. The love between Elena and his second son, Brayden Graves, had been profound, but life moved forward. When news of her remarriage reached him, Allen offered his heartfelt blessings without hesitation.

Sadly, Elena’s second marriage fizzled out quickly.

And that was when the distance between Elena and Alyssa began.

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Later, Elena’s fourth marriage sparked a heated argument between her and Alyssa.

That marriage, too, crumbled after just three years.

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Allen let out a heavy sigh. “Alyssa, come on, sit by your mom.”

Alyssa’s lips pressed into a tight line.

Instead of obeying, she dragged a chair next to Kaia and plopped down–a quiet act of defiance.

Allen’s face darkened, ready to say more, but Elena cut him off with a gentle wave.

“Allen, I’m leaving right after the wedding. But tomorrow… I’d like us to visit Brayden’s grave up in the mountains.”

At the mention of her father’s name, Alyssa’s fork clattered to her plate, her eyes blazing with anger. “Grandpa, I’m done. You guys take your time.”

Without a glance at anyone, she bolted upstairs, her footsteps echoing her frustration.

Allen shook his head, exasperated. “That girl… Elena, don’t take it personally—she’s spoiled rotten, that’s all.”

small,

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daughter’s stubborn

time tomorrow?” she

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Elena, you should find someone solid to settle down with. Brayden would want you

she sidestepped the topic with a soft laugh, letting it fade

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her worry for

the door

me,”

beat, the door

sight of Alyssa’s red–rimmed eyes, glistening with

wrestle with her emotions in private, but seeing her

even liked me, why did

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voice broke.

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she remarried. Was what they had even real?” She wiped her tears, voice trembling. “I don’t care that she’s remarrying, but why did it have to

mourn with her, holding onto the past a little longer. But

Kaia understood her.

though Alyssa’s scars were softer, less jagged

do. But maybe her moving on quickly

nothing, her silence heavy with unspoken

herself to share, even

“She can marry whoever she

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wedding.”

Kaia didn’t argue.

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American who seemed far more stable than her mother’s past choices. They actually seemed like

Alyssa’s phone broke the moment. Landon’s text lit up the

your favorite singer’s coming to town for

her cheeks, wiping her tears, and typed back a single

at Kaia.

shook her head with a soft smile.

slip away on a whim, but Kaia had to stay for Elena’s welcome dinner,

had snuck out, Kaia had

Allen asked when she was back at the table, concern creasing

Kaia said smoothly, her eyes darting

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