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May POV

Her fingers hovered before she deleted it. The look in her eyes was unreadable—calm, but with a storm swirling just beneath.

Days drifted by, and Claudia made herself at home with a patience that felt almost predatory. She never talked about my pregnancy, never mentioned Smith. Instead, she stayed close, watching me like a hawk.

One afternoon, I was in the kitchen chopping vegetables for Saint’s lunch when she appeared behind me.

“I hope you don’t mind,” she said, voice soft and a little too sweet. “I thought I’d try cooking today. For Saint.”

I didn’t answer. I just kept chopping.

She hummed a tune, something fragile and nostalgic, but it set my teeth on edge.

“May,” she said suddenly, turning to face me. “I want us to try again. To be a family.”

Her words hit me like a punch to the gut. “There’s nothing left between us, Claudia,” I said, my voice firm. “You gave up on me.”

Her eyes flickered with a hint of regret. “I know. I’m sorry.”

I shook my head. “Sor
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