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Family Lines Drawn
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The early morning light filtered through the café’s windows, casting a warm glow over the space. Nadine wiped down the counter, her movements stiff and deliberate. Her mind replayed Adrian’s unexpected visit the day before, his words gnawing at her resolve. Across the room, Clara sat at a small table with Liam, who giggled as she folded paper napkins into tiny boats.“Mommy!” Liam’s voice broke through her thoughts. “Look! Aunt Clara made a boat!” He held it up triumphantly.Nadine forced a smile. “That’s amazing, baby. Why don’t you help her make another one?”Liam’s laughter filled the room, momentarily easing her tension. But it didn’t last. The bell above the café door jingled, and Nadine instinctively looked up. Her heart sank when she saw Adrian walk in, Marcus following closely behind him.Adrian’s gaze scanned the café until it landed on her. He hesitated for a moment, as if gauging her mood, before stepping forward.“What are you doing here again?” Nadine asked sharply, her v
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Nadine wiped the counter for the third time, even though it was already spotless. The café bustled with its usual morning crowd and customers chatting, spoons clinking against ceramic mugs, and the faint hum of music playing in the background. But Nadine barely noticed any of it.Her mind was stuck on Adrian.He had come again, just like before. He always did. And every time, it became harder to push him away.Across the room, Liam sat with Clara, happily folding paper boats out of napkins. His little hands moved with excitement as he held one up to show Clara, giggling at his creation.Nadine’s chest tightened.She wanted to keep Liam safe. She had spent years making sure he never felt the pain of missing a father he never knew. But now, Adrian was back, refusing to leave.Was she making the right choice by shutting him out?Did Liam deserve to know his father?A sigh pulled her out of her thoughts.“You’re going to rub a hole in that counter,” Clara said, raising an eyebrow.Nadine
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