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Carter's face changed the moment Aria left.

"Vivienne, I was just putting on a show for that old tiger," he said.

"How can you be so clueless? This is our child we're talking about."

"If you stick with me, I'll make sure the kid gets the best of everything."

His wife seemed to have a sudden realization, slapping her thigh. "I can't believe I let my anger cloud my judgment."

I held my phone, watching this surveillance video footage, and couldn't help but smile wryly.

Caelan might change his ways, but it's hard to change his nature. Those two really are a perfect match.

I sent the video to Aria, and she replied with an "OK" emoji.

I'm not sure if Aria will have any lingering feelings for Carter, but that's none of my business.

After I left that day, I didn't go home.

When I got home the next day, Mrs.Nancy told me that the three of them had taken the baby to the hospital yesterday.

The house was still a mess, and it looked like the mother and daughter hadn't come back.