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Part 2:<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The access history was not the only evidence waiting for me.<\/p>\n

A banking notification showed that $18,500 had been transferred from the account Damon and I had created for hospital costs and my maternity leave.<\/p>\n

The recipient was Riverton Heights Residential.<\/p>\n

An apartment complex.<\/p>\n

I saved the bank record, emailed the photograph and security log to myself, and contacted a family lawyer before Damon returned with the water.<\/p>\n

I did not confront him.<\/p>\n

Claire texted me later that evening.<\/p>\n

How did the ultrasound go? I can\u2019t wait to meet my goddaughter.<\/p>\n

I answered:<\/p>\n

She\u2019s healthy. The shower should happen exactly as planned.<\/p>\n

Four days later, Claire stood beneath pink balloons in my living room, holding a glass beside her fianc\u00e9.<\/p>\n

Damon placed one hand on my shoulder.<\/p>\n

\u201cFelicity isn\u2019t just my best friend,\u201d Claire told our families. \u201cShe\u2019s the sister I chose.\u201d<\/p>\n

I pulled a photograph from the envelope hidden under my chair and placed it beside my daughter\u2019s ultrasound image.<\/p>\n

In the picture, the champagne lace camisole rested beneath the bench in my bedroom, beside Damon\u2019s shirt and our unmade bed.<\/p>\n

Claire\u2019s smile disappeared.<\/p>\n

Damon said, \u201cThat could belong to anyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

Owen moved closer.<\/p>\n

His gaze fixed on the small blue charm attached to one strap.<\/p>\n

Then he looked at Claire\u2019s engagement ring.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo,\u201d he said quietly. \u201cThat doesn\u2019t belong to anyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

His expression shifted.<\/p>\n

\u201cI bought that for Claire.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The words seemed to drain every sound from the room.<\/p>\n

\u201cI bought that for Claire.\u201d<\/p>\n

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