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Chapter 59 - What I Can't Promise

Hearing Xavier's steady, supportive words, Cassidy felt the weight on her shoulders lift a little. Her chest loosened, her breath came easier.

"Thank you," she said quietly.

Xavier gave a gentle smile. "I just want what's best for you and for Claire."

Cassidy's lips curved into a small, grateful smile. "I know."

There was a pause before Xavier, a bit hesitant, asked, "Can I ask something? Why didn't you ever tell Zeke about Claire? I mean, if you don't mind sharing."

Cassidy's gaze drifted past him, toward some distant spot above his head. Her expression turned thoughtful, a little heavy.

"Maybe… because I thought he already had someone he loved," she said slowly, her voice quiet but steady. "We were already divorced at that point. And I didn't want my pregnancy to ruin that for him."

Xavier gave a slow nod, taking it all in. Honestly, he hadn't even known Cassidy had been married until that flight back to the States.

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