The next morning, Frederick stood on the balcony of his house, sipping his coffee as the sun rose. The fresh air did little to clear his mind, which was still tangled in memories of Samara and Damien. Their passionate kiss still haunted him.Caroline suddenly joined him, wrapping her arms around his waist from behind. “Good morning,” she said softly.“Morning,” he replied, his tone distant.She stepped beside him, placing a hand on his arm. "Dinner last night went perfectly, don't you think?"Frederick nodded, offering her a small smile. "Your mother seemed pleased."Caroline sighed, her expression softening. “Frederick, I know it’s not easy letting go of the past. But I’m here, and I’ll do everything I can to make this work. I promise, we're going to build something beautiful together.”He looked at her, the weight of her words pressing down on him. “I hope so, Caroline. For Ella’s sake, if nothing else.”Her smile faltered for a moment, but she quickly recovered. “It’s not just for
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