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He watches in wonder as Caroline cradles Hope to her chest. She did not give birth to his daughter and yet she cares so much for her. Her face lights up as Hope babbles incoherent words with a gurgling smile.
He catches the end of Caroline's words.
"-and I'll always be here for you" His Queen claims with a smile. Hope reaches out in agreement. For his daughter, Caroline will be her only mother. Hayley, a forgotten name in the house after her betrayal. Any onlooker can see that Caroline is her true mother.
And that Hope is her daughter.