HE ARRIVED TO MEET HIS NEW GREAT-GRANDDAUGHTER—BUT INSTEAD UNCOVERED A BETRAYAL THAT HAD BEEN HIDDEN IN HER HOSPITAL ROOM FOR YEARS

swallowed. “I… I don’t know what you mean.”

My grandfather’s gaze sharpened. “Don’t insult me.”

Vivian recovered first, as she always did. Straightening her posture, she forced a brittle smile.

“Edward, this hardly seems like the moment,” she said smoothly. “Claire has just given birth. We should be focused on the baby, not some misunderstanding.”

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