Not peacefully.
But safely.
And that was the beginning.
The paternity test came later, after Celeste filed for legal separation and temporary protections.
At first, Nolan fought everything. He claimed I had abandoned the marriage. He claimed I had stolen the car. He claimed my pregnancy proved adultery, though he could not name a man, a date, or a single fact.
Then he learned about the inheritance.
His tone changed overnight.
Suddenly, he wanted to “talk like adults.” Suddenly, he remembered our vows. Suddenly, he sent flowers to the apartment he was not allowed to enter.
