Chapter 162 – Full Circle The morning air was crisp, filled with the scent of gardenias and warm sun. In the kitchen, Clara hummed softly as she swayed with Hope on her hip, the baby’s sleepy weight nestled against her. The doorbell rang, and when Clara opened it, she was met with a warm, familiar smile.“Anna,” she breathed, delighted.Alex’s mother stood poised as always, elegant in her tailored coat, but her hands trembled slightly as she stepped inside and caught sight of the baby.“My granddaughter,” Anna whispered.Clara gently passed Hope into her arms. Anna held her as if she were made of glass, tears welling in her eyes.“She looks like Alex,” she said softly. “But she smiles like you.”Clara blushed. “She’s named Hope. Hope Vivienne Banks.”Anna smiled through her tears. “A beautiful name. For a new beginning.”She brought out the gifts—a hand-knitted pink blanket, a gold bracelet etched with Hope’s initials, and a tiny book of fairytales. “For her dreams,” she said. “For a
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