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A Step Closer

Author: Dara W
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-09 13:38:15

The past few days had been different. Nadine wasn’t sure how it happened, but Adrian was becoming a part of Liam’s life. At first, she had only allowed Adrian to see Liam because she thought it was the right thing to do. But now… now she was starting to feel something else.

She wouldn’t call it love. No, she refused to. But watching Adrian and Liam together made something in her chest tighten in a way she hadn’t felt in years.

She shook the thought away as she set the table for dinner. Clara had suggested a small gathering, a way for them all to relax. At first, Nadine had wanted to say no. Having Adrian in her house, sitting at the same table as her, felt too personal. But somehow, she found herself agreeing.

And now, here she was, preparing food while Liam sat on the floor, drawing something.

“Mommy, is Uncle Adrian coming?” Liam asked without looking up.

Nadine’s fingers tightened around the spoon she was holding. Uncle Adrian. The words felt strange, but she knew that was better t
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