Mia's POVThe party was winding down.Friends hugged me goodbye in clusters, pressing little birthday cards and gift bags into my hands, promising to text tomorrow. Lucas was the last of the art crowd to leave. He stood at the elevator, hands in his pockets, looking at me like he wanted to say something important but had not figured out the words yet."Happy birthday, Mia," he said finally. "Sorry it got weird at the end."I forced a smile. "It was not that weird."He raised an eyebrow. "The new girl disappeared without saying bye and your dad looked like he was about to run a background check on the pizza delivery guy."I laughed despite myself. "He probably did."Lucas smiled, softer this time. "Whatever is going on, you do not have to deal with it alone. Okay?"Before I could answer, Daddy appeared behind me, right on cue, filling the doorway like a wall in an expensive suit. He smiled at Lucas. The smile did not touch his eyes."Good night, Lucas."Lucas read the room immediately.
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