Anna’s POV“Dominic, this isn’t what I discussed with them,” I heard his voice as we descended the stairs.Alex’s tone was sharp, commanding, the kind that could silence a room without effort. Nolan hurried down the last two steps and darted into the living room ahead of me, but I slowed. From the staircase, I could see him sitting on the edge of the couch, phone pressed to his ear, eyes narrowed as he spoke.Even in that simple pose, he radiated authority. His posture straight, one hand draped loosely on his knee, the other gripping his phone, his voice firm but calm. Watching him like this.. confident and controlled made me pause.He glanced up and caught sight of me, and though his expression didn’t soften much, his eyes did. He lifted one hand, palm open, silently asking me to wait. I nodded.Nolan, of course, didn’t wait. He bounced across the room and climbed onto the couch beside him. Alex pulled the boy close with his free arm, never missing a beat in his conversation.I linge
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