HUNDRED AND ONE

Delilah's povTwo days had passed since my baby girl was born, and I was more than ready to leave the hospital. The doctors had finally given us the green light, reassuring us that both mother and child were healthy and ready to go home. I was exhausted, my whole body aching from the effort of birth, but I was happy in a way that made every sore muscle worth it.Calix insisted on handling everything, his voice a low, commanding presence as he spoke to nurses and administrators. From arranging the discharge papers to ensuring his security details cleared every path, he handled everything. I didn’t even get the chance to argue, which, honestly, was a first.“Are you okay?” he asked, his hand coming to rest on the small of my back in a firm, reassuring weight. “Are you ready?”“More than ready,” I whispered, leaning into his touch. I looked down at the tiny, swaddled bundle in my arms. Her face was a perfect, peaceful little map, her eyes closed in a deep, innocent sleep. I couldn't beli

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Third person povThree years had passed in what felt like a blink. The rhythm of the Knight household had changed, not quieter but fuller, steadier, filled with even more laughter than had always been there.Delilah’s restaurant had blossomed into more than she ever dared to imagine. What began as a single dining space now had a second location across the city, bustling each night with reservations booked weeks in advance. Magazines called her a rising culinary star, critics praised her daring yet comforting menus, and patrons whispered her name with admiration. Her face graced the front pages of magazines, her story was one of quiet determination, resilience, unwavering passion and radiant success. For once, she wasn’t just surviving—she was building.Across the city, Calix’s empire was stronger than ever. His business acumen continued to be a force to be reckoned with, his strategic mind securing new ventures and expanding his reach into new markets. But it was his public devotion t

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Naomi’s POVThe ballroom was huge with chandeliers sparkling like diamonds from the ceiling, spilling light across marble floors polished enough to see your reflection. My eighteenth birthday party, a social event so extravagant it had been the talk of my senior class for weeks, was in full swing.I was dressed in a sapphire blue silk, designer gown that felt both beautiful and suffocating. My dad had spared no expense. Cameras flashed in staccato bursts, the lights even more blinding than I expected. I kept my smile wide, my chin tilted. Perfect posture. Perfect grace. Perfect daughter.Inside, though, I felt like a mannequin on display.“Naomi, twirl for us!” one photographer called.I twirled. The gown flared around my ankles, soft silk brushing like water, silver embroidery catching the light. Everyone gasped, as if my turning in a circle was worthy of applause.“Beautiful!”“Like a princess!”“Calix Knight’s heir, everyone!”The room was packed with people I barely knew, and the

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