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Alden couldn’t bear to linger. “Let’s go,” he muttered, his voice

thick with shame.

He couldn’t stand to look at that child any longer.

Though he hadn’t poured much affection into the boy, the mere thought of him—and of Luna–filled Alden with a churning disgust that twisted his gut.

What he felt, he acted on.

Crouched outside the police station, he retched, the bitter taste of betrayal burning his throat.

Joanne’s face was ashen, her confidence shattered. Not long ago, she’d confronted Kaia, hurling accusations and staunchly defending Luna, swearing she’d never do something so vile.

Now, reflecting on her outburst, embarrassment washed over her like a cold wave.

Zane let out a heavy sigh. In all his years, he’d never witnessed such a bizarre mess,

Regret gnawed at him. If he’d just pushed harder to get Alden and Kaia married when he had the chance, none of this mess would have happened.

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Kaia had just settled into bed when Lucien’s phone erupted with urgent ringing. She propped herself up, concern flickering in her eyes. “What’s wrong?”

Lucien’s face was grim as he nodded into the phone. “Got it. I’m on my way.”

Kaia sat up fully, her voice sharper now. “Lucien, what’s going on?”

He took a deep breath, steadying himself. “My dad’s in the hospital. I’m heading over now.”

“What?” Kaia scrambled out of bed, already reaching for her clothes. “Wait for me–I’ll throw something on. Five minutes, and I’m coming with you.”

“You should stay home tonight. Come tomorrow,” Lucien said, his tone gentle but firm.

way. Allen’s always been so good to me. I have

to Allen, she’d carry that

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Kaia noticed his hands trembling on the steering

let me drive,” she

fine,” Lucien replied, his voice

reached over, her small hand closing over his, which gripped the wheel like a lifeline. “Honey, I’ve got my

yourself right now, and it’s

for a moment, then gave a reluctant

with Allen, Lucien

if Luna hadn’t stirred up this whole fiasco, Lucien

Alden’s feelings–he was protecting

Kaia could almost feel

insisted on adopting her

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doctor’s tone was calm and reassuring. “He’s stable. At his age, some cardiovascular issues are common. We’ll run

blood flow to the brain. Then we’ll give him some medication to help with

heart heavy. “Allen, it’s Kaia.

an oxygen tube, struggled to keep his eyes open, his

Sorry you got dragged into

flooded back. The fear of losing another

I’m fine. Lucien’s so worried about you—you have to get better. Alyssa’s due next month, and you’ve got

managed a weak smile. “You’re right. Gotta stick around to see my favorite

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and the others arrived soon

Allen’s mood soured at the sight of

he had warned against spoiling her. Now they were paying

Alden too. He’d picked out a perfectly good fiancée

woman.

felt Alden was

sight of them together

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