Alex’s POVI ended the call with Nathan, my heart still racing. He had agreed to meet. Not at the mansion, not at the Sterling building, but somewhere neutral. The conversation had been tense and short, but at least he had not refused. I handed the phone back to Uncle Leonard, feeling a mix of determination and exhaustion.“I need to freshen up before anything else,” I said, pushing myself off the bed. “I cannot meet my brother looking like I just survived a war zone.”Elena stood up quickly. “Good idea. We will wait right here. Take your time.”I walked into the luxurious attached bathroom, closing the door behind me. The mirror showed a man I barely recognized. Pale skin, shadows under my eyes, hair messy from everything I had been through. I splashed cold water on my face, brushed my teeth, and tried to make myself look at least somewhat presentable. My hand lingered for a moment over my stomach. Still no real bump, but the knowledge of what was inside me made every movement feel h
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