Daphne's POV The moment Oliver and I stepped out of the room with the twins, I felt as if my heart had dropped into my stomach. The hallway seemed longer, colder, each step echoing too loudly, reminding me of the storm that was waiting downstairs. I had promised him—sworn—that I would deny, pretend, lie with a straight face if I had to. But deep inside, a sickly fear gnawed at me. Jonah’s eyes, Jonah’s voice, Jonah’s truth… what if it all slipped out? What if I broke?I inhaled sharply, tightening my hold on one of the twins as Oliver squeezed my free hand. “Stay with me,” he whispered under his breath, and I nodded.When we finally entered the living room where the guests were gathered, a hush fell. Heads turned toward us, smiles spread, and the chatter picked up again. Everyone rose politely as Oliver and I strolled in, carrying the twins. To them, we were the perfect picture of a family—reunited, whole, flawless.“Good evening,” I said softly, tilting my head with the polite grace
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