The baby was meant to change everything. Instead, it exposed a secret powerful enough to bring an empire to its knees overnight.

oversized black coat concealed most of my pregnancy from casual eyes.

But not all of it.

Not in a place like this.

The air carried traces of cedarwood and old money. Handcrafted cribs filled the showroom beneath warm golden lighting, while folded cashmere baby blankets rested beside bassinets that cost more than most people paid in rent.

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