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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.

hear it. “No way. Allen’s always been so good to me. I have to

something happened to Allen, she’d carry that

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argue further. On the drive, Kaia noticed his hands trembling on the

drive,” she offered

fine,” Lucien replied, his voice

her small hand closing over his, which gripped the wheel like a lifeline.

now, and it’s dark. The roads

for a moment, then gave a

constant bickering with

hadn’t stirred up this whole fiasco, Lucien would’ve broken the

feelings–he was protecting his father from a blow that

feel it.

her in the

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doctor’s tone was calm and reassuring. “He’s stable. At his age, some cardiovascular

Then we’ll give him some medication to help with his dizziness and oxygen

bed, her heart heavy. “Allen, it’s Kaia. Are

to keep his eyes open, his voice faint

you got dragged into this

threatening as memories of her grandmother flooded back. The fear of losing another kind elder gripped her

so worried about you—you have to get

weak smile. “You’re right. Gotta stick around to see my favorite granddaughter’s

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others

sight of them–especially Joanne. Her

When they’d taken Luna in years ago, he had warned against spoiling her. Now they were

good fiancée for him, but Alden

woman.

Alden was just

of them together made

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