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I flashed a grateful smile at Marcus. "Thank you, Marcus. That really means a lot to me."

We both stood in silence, watching Marco play in the living room. Marcus had always been an amazing father to his son, and I appreciated his help in co-parenting. Dealing with Elijah's constant drama and accusations had been tough, but Marcus' support made it a bit more bearable.

Throughout the day, I couldn't shake off the anger and frustration towards Elijah. How could he accuse me of something so terrible? I had loved him wholeheartedly, only to be betrayed. And now, he was trying to tarnish my reputation and friendship with Marcus.

Despite all this, I refused to let Elijah's actions affect me. My focus was on being the best mother I could be for Marco. He was my top priority, and I wouldn't let anyone, especially Elijah, come between us.

Days went by, and things seemed to calm down. I hadn't heard from Elijah, and I hoped he had moved on. However, one evening, there was a knock on my door. I