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Richard was overjoyed with Jennifer, but she seemed more withdrawn, especially when we took her out for ice cream. She clung to me and barely interacted with him. Later, as I tucked her into bed, Jennifer repeated her warning, saying Richard was \u201chiding something.\u201d\n

The next day, I overheard Richard on the phone, saying, \u201cI\u2019m afraid she might tell Marla.\u201d My heart raced. What was he keeping from me? When I confronted him, Richard explained that he was planning a surprise birthday party for Jennifer with his brother\u2019s help. He\u2019d been worried Jennifer might spoil the surprise by talking to me.\n

Relieved but still feeling guilty, I realized Jennifer\u2019s words came from a place of insecurity and protection. We were all adjusting, and with time, trust began to grow between Richard and Jennifer. It was a hard start, but we were becoming a family.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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