Zara’s pov***The kitchen was warm that morning, filled with the faint sweetness of dish soap and the lingering aroma of breakfast.I stood by the sink with my hands submerged in warm water, my mind drifting in a hundred different directions, mostly the court case, partly the kids, and somehow, always Roman.I heard his footsteps before his voice, that soft, deep tone that he only used when he was pretending not to be worried.“Hey, babe, we’ll be leaving now,” Roman said, leaning against the kitchen doorway while I rinsed off a plate.His tie hung loosely around his neck, and his hair was slightly messy in a way that always looked intentional, even when I knew he had probably rushed to appear that way.I looked over my shoulder. “Alright, hon. I’ll see you later. Take care of my girl for me,” I said, giving him a tiny smile before he stepped closer and placed a soft peck on my lips. It was quick, almost rushed, but full of warmth, the kind of warmth that slips into your skin and stay
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