At My Brother’s Housewarming, I Did The Work—But Wasn’t Invited To Brunch

of every communication. I updated my landlord again, preemptively addressing any future harassment attempts.

Two months later, Ruby had the baby.

I discovered through an Instagram photo Nicole reposted: a tiny red-faced newborn wrapped in hospital blankets, Liam’s hand visible gripping the child like evidence he still deserved tenderness.

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