Chapter 89

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• A few months had passed since the unforgettable shopping trip with Xavier and the girls. Our lives had settled into a comfortable routine, filled with laughter, love, and occasional chaos. The girls were thriving, and Xavier's paternal instincts had grown stronger. Our relationship had blossomed, and I'd never felt more at home.
• But amidst the tranquility, a lingering question remained: what had happened to Nicole? The mystery had haunted Xavier, and I knew he couldn't shake off the feeling of responsibility.