Elvina’s POVI pulled into Helena’s driveway, the engine idling for a moment as I took a deep breath. Seeing Felix had drained whatever leftover relaxation I’d managed to cling to from the beach, but the moment I stepped out of the car and saw Iris running through the front door toward me, all of that tension melted away."Mommy!" iris squealed, throwing her little arms around my waist."Hi, sweetie," I laughed, lifting her up for a tight hug before setting her back down. "Go grab your bag, okay? We'll head home in a minute."Helena stepped onto the porch, leaning against the railing with a knowing grin as Iris darted back inside. "So," Helena drawled, crossing her arms. "How was the beach vacation? Did you actually relax, or did you spend the whole time worrying about work?""I relaxed," I admitted, following her into the kitchen. "A little too much, maybe."Helena eyes lit up instantly. "Wait. What does that mean? Elvina, did something happen?"I hesitated, feeling heat creep up m
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