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Shelly POV

The warmth of Shaina’s drawing stayed with me throughout the night. It wasn’t just the innocence of her little hands crafting a picture of us with Spencer; it was the way she had unknowingly captured something I wasn’t ready to admit to myself.

Spencer had already found a way into her heart. And maybe into mine, too.

But shadows have a way of creeping back, even when the light feels strong.

I was washing the breakfast dishes the next morning when my phone buzzed on the counter. I dried my hands and picked it up, my heart sinking as I read the name on the screen.

Veer.

My ex. Shaina’s father.

I hesitated for a second before answering, forcing my voice to stay steady. “Hello?”

“Shelly.” His voice was smooth, practiced. The same tone he used when he wanted something.

“What do you want?” I asked, cutting straight to the point.

“Can’t I call to see how my daughter is doing?”

“You haven’t called in months,” I shot back. “So, no. I don’t believe that’s why you’re calli
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