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Chapter 31

Christian stood by the window of his office, watching Olivia. She sat quietly in the garden staring into space while Eunice ran around chasing some butterflies. The tension between them had been palpable since the incident of Eunice’s attempted kidnapping, and he knew he had been harsh. Too harsh. He wasn’t used to feeling this… uncertain.

Eunice’s birthday was approaching, and Christian realized that if they didn’t make an effort to appear united, Eunice would sense the discord. For all the turmoil in his personal and professional life, Eunice remained his anchor. And Olivia, whether he liked to admit it or not, was now an essential part of that equation.

A while later, he went into the garden to meet them. “Uncle Christian”, Eunice’s voice pierced the air and brought Olivia’s attention back.

“What are you doing here?" Are you here to play with Olivia and I?" she asked, her curiosity peaking.

“Yes. I’m here to play with you and Olivia”, he said with a small smile on his fa
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