The envelope sat on the table.
Plain. White. Containing everything.
Elara stared at it. Couldn't bring herself to open it.
Logan paced behind her. Christian sat across from her. Both men silent. Waiting.
The doctor had sent it this morning. Marked: CONFIDENTIAL - PATERNITY TEST RESULTS.
"We should open it," Logan said. His voice was tight.
"I know," Elara whispered.
But her hands wouldn't move.
"Do you want me to?" Christian asked gently.
"No." Logan's voice was sharp. "This is between us. Me and Elara."
Christian's jaw clenched. But he nodded.
Elara picked up the envelope. Her hands shook so badly she almost dropped it.
"Whatever it says—" Logan moved to her. Knelt beside her chair. "I love you. Nothing changes that."
"He's right," Christian said quietly. "No matter what—we'l
