That very day, Vicktor truly kept his word. Without further argument, he withdrew the report that had made everything so complicated. The decision came after Elisha’s request—simple as it sounded, yet heavy with pressure—was delivered in a tone he couldn’t ignore.Now, they were in the same car.The atmosphere inside was quiet, but not an awkward kind of silence—more like exhaustion hanging in the air.Lucy sat in the back seat, holding Kelly, who was fast asleep in her lap. From time to time, her hand gently stroked the child’s hair, as if to reassure herself that everything had truly come to an end.A faint smile curved on Lucy’s lips.“My daughter…” she murmured softly, almost inaudible. “Turns out, she can be relied on.”Lucy gazed at Kelly’s peaceful face, then let out a long breath. For the first time that day, her chest felt a little lighter.In the front seat, however, the atmosphere was different.Vicktor focused on the road, both hands steady on the steering wheel. His gaze
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