Chapter 10 - THE MAN WHO LEARNED TO STAYLuca and Claire's relationship developed slowly.
He never demanded she stop talking about Daniel.
He never asked her to remove Daniel's photograph.
He never tried to become Ethan's father.
Instead, he showed up.
For school appointments.
For hospital visits.
For bad nights.
For birthdays.
For nightmares.
He learned that love was not possession.
It was presence.
Claire learned something too.
Being loved after loss did not erase the love that came before.
She could carry Daniel in her heart and still make room for Luca.
One evening, she finally told him:
"I loved Daniel."
"I know."
"I still do."
"I know."
"That doesn't frighten you?"
"No."
"Why?"
Luca thought for a moment.
"Because love isn't a chair where only one person can sit."
Claire cried.
Then accused him of secretly practicing romantic speeches.
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He blamed Margaret.
She didn't believe him.
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