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Chapter 54

Author: Cassandra
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~Charlotte

The tension between Eleanor and I was palpable, but I kept my head held high as we made our way back to the house.

Once we arrived, Eleanor was all smiles, acting as if she was Adam's wife.

Everyone welcomed us, Albert, Dylan, Noah, even the maids.

Eleanor walked around like she owned the place, her laughter and jokes making me feel small and invisible.

"I can't wait to spend more time with my husband and my son," she trilled, shooting me a mocking look as she twirled around the room.

I tried to ignore her, focusing instead on the baby in her arms.

He was beautiful, his tiny fingers curled around Eleanor's thumb as he slept peacefully.

But no matter how hard I tried to focus on the baby, Eleanor's voice cut through the air like a knife, her laughter and teasing making me feel more and more invisible.

"Adam, darling," she cooed, batting her eyelashes as she looked at him. "I'm so glad we finally have a family together. You and me and our beautiful baby boy."

Adam took my ha
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