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Madison stood beside Nicole, one hand in her mother’s, the other clutching Jordan’s sleeve.
The ruling came down firm and clear. Protection granted. Custody secured. Kyle was escorted out, his voice swallowed by the weight of consequence.
Outside, Jordan crouched in front of Madison and handed her a small denim vest, custom-stitched, her name carefully sewn inside.
“Family isn’t always who you’re born to,” he said. “Sometimes it’s who shows up.”
Madison smiled, small but real, and slipped her arms around his neck.
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