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71~Velma’s POVI brushed my hand over his face gently, slowly and carefully, as if I was afraid the moment might break if I moved too fast. My fingers traced the familiar lines of his cheek, the curve of his jaw, and the soft crease on his brow. His skin was warm beneath my touch. He shifted slightly, letting out a quiet breath, and then his eyes opened slowly. When he saw me, a soft, lazy smile spread across his face, the kind that always made my heart skip.“Good morning, my love,” he said, his voice deep and rough from sleep.He reached for me and pulled me closer, his arm wrapping around my waist. Before I could say anything, he pressed a warm, gentle kiss to my forehead. I stayed there for a moment, resting against him, breathing in his familiar scent, feeling the steady rise and fall of his chest. It felt safe. It felt like home. I pulled back slightly and looked into his eyes, studying his face as if I needed to be sure he was real.“What have you done?” I asked quietly, my vo

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72~Velma’s POVMy heart melted at his words. I smiled and reached back to squeeze his hand. Just then, the door opened, and Theron walked back toward the car carrying a huge box of chocolates. Jaden’s eyes widened in surprise.“Wow,” Jaden breathed, clearly in awe.I laughed softly and shook my head. “That is too much,” I said as Theron placed the box in the car.Theron looked at the two of us, confused. “Why,” he asked. “Then Jaden and Ronan will have a lot to eat.”I smiled at him warmly. “That is true,” I said gently. “But they are children. They should not eat too many sweets.”Theron chuckled softly and shrugged, clearly amused. The car felt light and happy as we drove on, the small moment filled with laughter and love.We pulled up to the school just as the morning sun spilled golden light over the playground. Jaden practically jumped out of the car before we could even open the door fully. He ran to me first, his little arms wrapping tightly around my waist. I hugged him back,

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73~Velma’s POVTheron gave a small nod, his calm demeanor unshaken. I smiled, sensing the unspoken agreement forming in the room. We all nodded in understanding, a quiet accord settling over the group.Later, at the driveway, the air was lighter, the early morning sun catching the edges of the parked cars. Dylan turned toward me with a slightly puzzled look. “I didn’t see your car around,” he said casually, though I could hear the curiosity in his voice. “Are you going to drive with me?”I smiled, the corners of my lips lifting just enough to tease. “Have you forgotten that my husband is here?” I asked lightly, letting my gaze drift toward Theron, who was standing by his car, patient and unbothered.Dylan’s eyes flicked toward Theron for a moment, a subtle tightening at the jaw, before he returned his gaze to me. “Ah… right,” he muttered, almost to himself.Theron chuckled softly, a low, warm sound, and opened the door to his car. I slipped inside beside him, feeling a small thrill a

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74~Velma’s POVDylan’s voice cut through the quiet tension of the studio again, a mixture of apology and awkwardness in his tone. “I… I didn’t realize you two were busy,” he said, clearly dumbfounded by what he had just walked into. His eyes flicked between us one last time, and then, almost reluctantly, he turned and left, the soft click of the door marking his departure.I exhaled slowly, the tension in my chest easing just a little. Theron’s lips curved into a small, satisfied smile as he looked at me. “Well,” he said, his tone calm and amused, “I think we can continue from where we stopped.”I rolled my eyes playfully, a small laugh escaping me. “At this rate, Dylan will have a heart attack soon,” I whispered, brushing my hand lightly across his chest.He chuckled softly, leaning closer. “I don’t care,” he said quietly, his eyes locked on mine. “He should just leave my wife alone.”A soft warmth bloomed in my chest, the mixture of love, mischief, and quiet triumph making me smile

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75~Dylan’s POVI sat at my desk, my hands pressed against the cool surface, staring at the papers before me without really seeing them. I hadn’t expected this. Of all things, Velma’s husband, the same man who had just been hovering around her, was sponsoring the same exhibition with me. My chest tightened, a mix of disbelief, irritation, and something I wasn’t ready to name.I banged my hand on the table, the sharp sound echoing in the quiet office. “She is not making this easy for me at all,” I muttered, my voice low but rough with frustration. My mind kept replaying the morning, the teasing smiles, the way she had looked at Theron, the ease of it all.I had even booked a private restaurant to celebrate her birthday, something personal, something just for us, but she wouldn’t even give me that chance. The thought gnawed at me, making it impossible to concentrate. The documents blurred before my eyes as I scrolled through emails I couldn’t focus on.That was when Theron stepped out o

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76~Dylan’s POVTheron nodded, his eyes still calm and unyielding, as if he expected no more than my words.I let my next words fall carefully, deliberately, measuring them. “I am willing… willing to take her back,” I said quietly, my eyes sharp now, daring him to challenge me. “Because the woman you married… she wasn’t a divorcee. The papers she signed… they were signed under force. I will appeal to the court. I will nullify them. Whatever it takes, I will make it right. I will make her mine again.”Theron just tilted his head, his expression thoughtful, the faintest smile still playing at the corners of his lips. He didn’t react with anger or judgment. He simply looked at me with that calm certainty that made me feel… exposed, almost fragile, even in the midst of my own declarations.I stared at him, waiting. Part of me expected him to react, to argue, to show even a small crack in that calm face of his. When he did not say anything, the irritation bubbled up again.“So,” I said, my

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77~Velma’s POVI was standing in front of the canvas, brush hovering, the room quiet except for the soft scratch of bristles against texture. That in-between moment. Where the painting is almost there, but not quite. I like that part. It feels honest.The door opened behind me.I did not turn immediately. I already knew the weight of his steps.Theron.I smiled before I even faced him. That kind of smile that happens without permission. I dropped the brush and walked to him, wrapping my arms around his waist. He smelled like outside and effort and something steady.“That was fast,” I said into his chest, surprised.He laughed softly, tired in that real way that settles in the shoulders. “You have no idea,” he said. “All Dylan talked about were his achievements. One after the other. As if the room existed just to admire him.”I pulled back to look at his face. There was amusement there, but also fatigue. The kind you get from listening too long.He shook his head. “Honestly, I do not

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78~Velma’s POV“Why are you acting so cruel?” he shouted, his voice echoing off the walls. His face twisted, eyes burning like he was the one being wounded. “Do you even see what I am doing? I am trying to win you back, Velma. I am here, I am apologizing, I am fighting for us.”I stared at him, really stared, and something cold settled in my chest.I scoffed, a short sound full of disbelief. “Win me back?” I asked. “Should I be grateful for that?”He faltered for a second, clearly not expecting that.“I do not want you again,” I said, slowly, clearly, so there would be no room for misunderstanding. “I am happily married. I have a child. I have a husband who loves me, who cherishes me, who never once made me feel like I was a burden.”His laugh came out sharp and broken, almost hysterical. His eyes were glossy now, tears threatening but not quite falling. “Theron?” he said bitterly. “He can never love you the way I do. You know that. You have always known that. You can pretend all you

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79~Velma’s POVI finally stopped scrubbing my mouth when my skin began to sting, and I realized there was nothing left to wipe away. Whatever he had tried to take from me was already gone. I let the towel fall back into the sink, turned off the water, and stood there for a moment, breathing slowly until my hands stopped shaking.Then I went back to my painting.I picked up the brush and faced the canvas, telling myself to focus, to return to the familiar rhythm of color and movement. The room was quiet again, the way I liked it. The light still fell gently across the floor. Everything looked the same.But I was not.The brush hovered in my hand, unmoving, as my thoughts began to drift despite my efforts. The present blurred, and memories I had buried carefully began to rise, uninvited and relentless. I heard her voice first, sharp and cold, cutting through my mind as if it had so many times before.Defect.Barren.Useless.I swallowed hard, my throat tightening as Dylan’s mother’s fa

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~Eva’s POVI stepped out of the house with my spine straight and my shoulders back, even though something restless kept tugging at my chest. Dylan had already left for work. I watched his car disappear down the driveway from the window, my lips curved into a smile that felt practiced, controlled, and a little empty.After that, I took my time getting dressed. Not rushed. Not careless. I chose a dress that fit me perfectly, elegant in a way that demanded attention without begging for it. When I looked at my reflection, I approved. I always made sure I did. Then I picked up my phone and sent a short message to a number I trusted. Meet me at Grandfather’s hospital. No explanation. None was needed.The drive felt longer than it should have. The roads were familiar, but my hands tightened slightly around the steering wheel as the hospital came into view. Clean. White. Powerful in its silence.Inside, a nurse recognized me immediately and greeted me with polite warmth before escorting me do

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