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Chapter 209

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Caroline's Point of View

The afternoon sun dips lower, casting a soft glow over the lake as Liam skips another rock across the water’s surface.

“One, two, three, four—” he counts, squealing when the stone bounces five times. “Did you see that, Mommy?”

“I did,” I call from the blanket where I’m setting out snacks. “You're getting really good at that.”

Adrian chuckles as he walks up beside Liam. “At this rate, you’ll be teaching me soon.”

Liam grins, proud. “I can teach both of you!”

It’s peaceful. The kind of peace I’ve fought hard for. Just us, by the lake. A rare day with no work, no tension, no shadows.

Then I hear it—the crunch of tires on gravel.

My entire body stiffens.

I don’t turn around immediately. Maybe it’s a park ranger. Or someone just passing through.

But then I hear the car door. A second one. Then her voice.

“I told you I wanted the spot with the trees!”

No.

I turn slowly, praying I’m wrong.

But of course. Of course I’m not.

Knoxx Wayne steps out of the driver’s side.
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Last time we heard from Knoxx he was getting a dna test for Evelyn. Caroline was moving back to her hometown. Now they are camping at the lake. Did she move already or are they still in Milan…if not how did Knoxx end up wherever they are? I’m confused.
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