Days passed in a blur of routine. The baby’s first coos, the first feeding, and the tiny milestones that made Kela’s heart swell with pride. Vladimir was there every step of the way, his presence a steady comfort, yet his mind seemed to remain elsewhere at times—far off, lost in thought.Kela noticed the change. It wasn’t like before, when he was fully engaged, consumed by their baby and the life they were trying to build. Now, there was a distance, a faint tension that never seemed to dissipate.One evening, after a long day spent caring for the baby, Kela found herself sitting alone on the balcony, the cool evening air brushing against her skin. She looked up at the stars, her thoughts drifting back to the contract, to the promise she had made, and to the woman who still lingered in the background of their lives: Grace.“Vladimir?”She heard him approach before she saw him, his footsteps quiet but deliberate. He came to stand beside her, his presence as familiar as ever. She didn’t
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