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Chapter 58: Resolution of Family Disagreement

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last update Last Updated: 2025-01-18 17:13:19

Cassie and one of the twins were sitting in the rocking chair in the hospital room, feeling fuzzy and warm as the morning sun came through the windows. The turmoil of the previous few weeks stood in stark contrast to the moment's stillness.

Nicholas stood close by, his arms folded, gazing thoughtfully out the window.

Cassie murmured, "Nicholas," bringing his focus back to her.

He turned and smiled slightly at her. "I apologize; I was just thinking."

"How about? She raised an eyebrow in question.

"Everything," he said as he approached her. He knelt on the chair and ran his palm over their infant's small head. "How we ended up here, how nearly we lost everything... and my strong desire to keep us together.”

His remarks caused Cassie's heart to melt. She extended her hand and cupped his face. “Nicholas, you are no longer alone in this. Together, we will confront whatever comes our way.”

Lillian Scott, Nicholas' mother, called him unexpectedly later that day. She asked if she might visit
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