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Gasps rippled through the crowd.<\/p>\n

Ethan\u2019s glass slipped slightly in his hand. His smile faltered.<\/p>\n

The boy had his eyes.<\/p>\n

Confrontation<\/h2>\n

Ethan made his way through the crowd, heart pounding.<\/p>\n

\u201cClaire,\u201d he said, forcing a smile. \u201cDidn\u2019t think you\u2019d actually come.\u201d<\/p>\n

She returned the smile calmly. \u201cI wouldn\u2019t miss it. Congratulations, Ethan.\u201d<\/p>\n

He glanced at the child tugging at her hand. \u201cAnd\u2026 who\u2019s this?\u201d<\/p>\n

Claire knelt beside the boy. \u201cSweetheart, can you introduce yourself?\u201d<\/p>\n

The boy\u2019s hazel eyes sparkled. \u201cHi. I\u2019m Oliver.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ethan\u2019s world tilted.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2014he\u2014\u201d Ethan stammered.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes,\u201d Claire said evenly, standing tall. \u201cHe\u2019s your son.\u201d<\/p>\n

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