POV: LAURENKate stayed silent for a few seconds, as if she were taking in my words.“No, Lauren…” Kate replied firmly, letting out a sigh before offering a small smile. “This is my family’s problem, and I need to handle it myself.”I noticed the way she spoke. There was conviction, but also exhaustion. That weight she carried on her shoulders wasn’t new.“I know life has something good in store for me. Just like it did for you,” Kate added, glancing briefly at Alice and Noah.I smiled, scooting closer.“It does. And his name is Lucian,” I teased, delivering the line lightly, keeping the tone playful.She let out a soft laugh and gave me a gentle shove on the shoulder.“You’re impossible, Lauren,” she said, still chuckling.“But I’m right. You like him,” I said, watching her closely. “Give it a chance.”Kate bit the corner of her lip, lost in thought. Her smile grew more reserved.“Lucian isn’t the type to wait or beat around the bush,” Kate said, choosing her words carefully. “He kno
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