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Chapter 133. I feel so stupid

Author: Michy himyz
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**Shawn's POV**

"Stella," I say slowly, carefully, stepping closer to her. The steam from the shower is already making the small bathroom feel suffocating. "Sofia is my niece."

Stella's eyes widen slightly, but she doesn't interrupt.

"She's Marcus's daughter," I continue, my voice softening despite my exhaustion. "His girlfriend—Angela—invited me to the memorial service she was hosting for him. She thought Sofia should have family there, someone who knew Marcus, who could help her remember him."

The color drains from Stella's face.

"Your... niece?"

"Yes." I take another step closer, close enough now that I can see the tears gathering in her eyes.

Stella's hands drop to her sides, her shoulders sagging.

"Shawn... I didn't know."

"You could have asked," I say, but there's no anger in my voice anymore. Just exhaustion. "You could have answered even one of my calls. Responded to even one of my texts. Instead, you shut me out completely and jumped to conclusions."

"I'm
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