EMELYI had just finished nursing Chloe. Slowly, I pulled her small body away from my arms and gently patted her back until a soft burp escaped her lips. Her face looked peaceful, her eyes already drifting closed.If Amira said Chloe looked just like me, I had to agree. I studied the delicate features of my tiny daughter and let a faint smile touch my lips. Even though I hadn’t completely escaped the shadow of Alex… for now, at least, everything felt calmer than before.“She’s such a calm baby,” Amira said beside me, her gaze never leaving Chloe. “So adorable. I think… someday, when I’m married, I’d like to have a baby like her too.”“Whenever that day comes, you have to tell me, Amira,” I said with a soft laugh.She flushed slightly. Then, in the middle of our quiet conversation, a knock sounded at the door.“Come in,” I called.The door opened just a little, revealing Mom standing outside.“Emely,” she said, “Steven just arrived. He wants to see you and Chloe.”I paused for a second
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