╭──────────.★..─╮ Selena's POV ╰─..★.──────────╯ ⛧☾༺♰༻☽⛧ Jeremiah moved closer and wrapped his other arm around my shoulders, pulling me into a warm side hug. His body heat enveloped me like a protective shield as he pressed a soft, lingering kiss to the top of my head. His lips were warm and steady against my hair, grounding me when I felt like I might fall apart. His familiar scent, warm cedar, fresh rain, and safety, wrapped around me like the softest blanket. Jacob stared at me, completely lost for words, his ocean-blue eyes wide and glistening with unshed tears. Jeremiah started speaking, his voice low and gentle. “Yes, son. Scarlett, I mean Selena, her real name is Selena, and she is not lying. She is your biological mother.” He trailed off for a moment, then continued, “And I know I haven’t told you before, but… you were adopted when you were about five years old. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you. I just didn’t want you to feel like you weren’t mine, adopted or not. I
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