Liora was still absorbed in Isabelle’s chatter about cute ideas for decorating the nursery. Isabelle eagerly flipped through the magazine she had brought, showing page after page filled with tiny cribs, hanging mobiles, and adorable baby clothes. Her smile never left her face until suddenly, a knock came at the door.Max stepped in with his usual formal demeanor, bowing slightly. “Sir, I have a report.”Xavier, who had been seated near the window, straightened immediately. “Yes, Max. What is it?”The mood in the room shifted at once. Isabelle, who had been cheerful just moments earlier, froze. The smile vanished from her lips, replaced with a stiff expression. Her hands, which had been moving nimbly through the pages, stopped midair.Noticing the sudden change, Liora narrowed her eyes. She nudged Isabelle’s arm gently, wordlessly asking what was wrong. But Isabelle only shook her head quickly, eyes downcast.Max delivered his report calmly, though his gaze flickered briefly toward Isa
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