After a long and emotional night, Melissa felt a sense of relief when the morning sun came up. Her phone had been ringing nonstop with calls and texts from Damian, but she had ignored them. Taking a deep breath, Melissa tried to process the truth that had turned her life upside down. But Pearl’s soft voice broke the silence.
“Mummy,” she called groggily. “What’s wrong? I heard you sobbing last night. Are you hurt?”
Melissa froze, meeting her daughter's wide, innocent eyes, and for the first time, she could see it. Her heart clenched. The resemblance was undeniable. Sebastian had been right. Pearl's features mirrored Damian's: the face, the same brown hair, the same shade of eyes. How had she missed it all this time? How had she never suspected?
Unable to suppress her emotions, Melissa
