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Josephine felt a chill on her way home. She would not allow anyone to take Eleanor from her, not even the child's biological father. Her heart still pounded as she pulled up to the house. She helped Eleanor out of the car and met Milo at the door. He immediately sensed something was wrong. “Did something happen?” Josephine shook her head, then nodded. “I think... I need to find Ellie a new kindergarten. Or maybe move again.” “Move?” Milo frowned in confusion before realizing. “Is it because of Elijah?” Josephine didn't hide it. “Yes. I saw him at Ellie's kindergarten. I don't know what he might do.” She was deeply troubled by this. Milo patted her shoulder firmly. “Don't worry too much. If you don't want to deal with him, I can handle it for you.” “...No, it's okay.” Josephine thought it over carefully. “I'll talk to him myself. After all, running away won't solve anything.” Once she'd made up her mind, she reached out to Elijah the very next day and arranged to meet him. Elijah's voi