The next morning, the house felt calm. The sun cast golden light through the curtains. In the kitchen, Nadine, Clara, Adrian, and Liam gathered for breakfast. The table was filled with fruit, warm bread, and cups of tea and milk.Liam sat between the two women, his small hands gripping a picture he’d made. “Look, Mommy, aunt Clara!” he said excitedly. He showed them his drawing of their family, with a big blue house and smiling faces.Clara smiled wide. “That’s beautiful, sweetheart. You’re very talented.” She ruffled his hair. Nadine and Adrian exchanged happy glances—this was the kind of morning she had dreamed of.Nadine spoke softly. “Clara, thank you for being here. It means so much to all of us.”Clara smiled back, her eyes warm. “Of course. You’re my best friend. I’m not going anywhere.”Adrian reached across the table and squeezed Nadine’s hand. “This feels right,” he said, his eyes gentle.They ate together, comfortable in the simple family rhythm—a quiet joy after so much c
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