Olivia’s POV

Sleep evaded me that night, my mind a whirlwind of unrest as I replayed the chaos from Mia's birthday party. My thoughts darted between Grace and Ellen, pondering the depth of their rift. Had their animosity escalated to outright enmity? And what of the babies involved?

With Ellen severing ties to the agreement, would she step up to raise her child? Part of me hoped so, envisioning a stable future for the little one, yet I recognized the harsh reality: if circumstances ...