ADELINEI blinked repeatedly.It had been four days. Two whole days since Rye sent that video and nothing.No calls..No messages.No threats. Nothing from him at all anyone who that guy well enough knew, that was unusual but that was blissful. It was a good thing he was staying away from me just I wanted.Meanwhile, Noah had been perfect.Attentive, gentle, present. You name it!!!The kind of husband I had once dreamed of.It almost felt real. Almost. It was like we were falling in love all over again.And for a moment, just a moment, I nearly believed it.“Do we really have to throw a party?” I asked, forcing a small smile. “It’s just a pregnancy.”A lie wrapped in celebration.Every smile I’d worn these past two days had been practiced, carefully shaped so no one would question it.“We’ve been waiting for this.” Noah replied easily. “Of course we’re celebrating.”Of course we are.The house no longer felt like a home.It had been transformed, soft lights, draped fabric, carefully a
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