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My anger flared instantly. I hastily thanked him and tried calling Nora, but her phone was switched off.

After two torturous hours, Nora finally sent a message: "Our daughter's final resting place shouldn't be so isolated. I'm taking her remains overseas."

I responded immediately, but received no answer.

Nora! Even in death, you deny our daughter peace!

I had no clue where Nora had taken our child's remains. In the following days, I attempted to reach her repeatedly, but it was as if she'd disappeared completely—leaving no trace in my life.

It wasn't until three months later that I heard anything about her. During that time, I was so consumed by grief for my daughter that I ended up resigning from my job.

One evening, as I sat drinking alone, Nora unexpectedly returned home, with Julian following behind. She looked completely transformed—glowing, with a slight swell in her midsection.