Nicola’s words hung in the air, heavy with implication. The triplets exchanged glances but said nothing, their protective instincts warring with their trust in her judgment. Cedric’s gaze, however, remained locked on Nicola.“Your mother?” he asked, his voice carefully neutral.Nicola nodded. “She might know more about…all of this.” She gestured vaguely, encompassing the chaotic events of the past days. “And if you’re going to stay here, she deserves to meet you.”Cedric hesitated for a fraction of a second, his expression unreadable. Then, with a slight incline of his head, he said, “Lead the way.”The walk to Nicola’s mother’s cottage was quieter than Nicola expected. Cedric kept his thoughts to himself, though she could feel his tension. The triplets were unusually silent as well, their sharp eyes scanning the surroundings for any sign of danger.When they reached the cottage, her mother was already waiting on the porch. Clara had always been a woman of quiet strength, but now ther
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