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Bella’s POV

Nobody spoke during the drive back.

The silence felt heavy and uncomfortable.

The discovery had changed everything again.

Another child.

Another secret hidden for decades.

Another lie connected to Ethan’s father.

The folder sat between James and Sarah.

Nobody wanted to touch it anymore.

Like it might reveal something worse.

Honestly, it probably would.

The rain finally started falling again.

Soft drops struck the windshield repeatedly.

The sound filled the uncomfortable silence.

Bes
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