Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

Chapter 58

DONNIE’S POV

The embrace lasted a while, a silent exchange of emotions communicated through the warmth of our tightly held hug. In that moment, words seemed unnecessary as tears continued to flow, carrying with them the weight of the years we spent apart.

The silence spoke volumes, echoing the joy of reunion and the pain of separation. Each heartbeat felt like a reassurance, a reminder that we were no longer bound by the distance that once kept us

apart.

As the tears subsided, we reluctantly released each other, our eyes still reflecting the lingering emotions. There was a shared understanding that words couldn’t capture the depth of what we felt in that embrace.

“Dad!” I called out, staring right at him in the face but he didn’t say a word nor cry. I could tell he was hurt and was on the verge of crying but he hid it so well. Instead, he stared right back at me.

I stood there, expecting him to say something to put off my nervousness but he didn’t. Mum noticed this and nudged him with her arm to reply me.

In a low tone, he muttered his question while taking his gaze off me..

“How have you been?” He finally asked.

As he uttered those words, a mix of emotions washed over me. It was a simple question, yet it carried the weight of the years we spent apart. I took a deep breath, trying to compose myself before responding.

“I’ve been… okay,” I replied, the hesitation in my voice betraying the complexity of my emotions. “It’s been a journey, but I’m here now.”

His gaze met mine again, and I could see the concern etched in his eyes. Despite the distance and time, the connection between us was still intact, and his unspoken worry spoke volumes.

“We missed you,” he finally admitted, his voice carrying a blend of sorrow and relief. It was a statement that held the echoes of countless moments when my absence had left a void in their

lives.

I confessed, feeling a lump form in my throat. The years apart had shaped us differently, and acknowledging the mutual longing for each

her arms around both of us, creating a

my clothes,

baby.” I ruffled his hair playfully, smiling at him before taking a look at my parent’s reaction. I wasn’t sure

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and I nodded. Dad stretched his hands to Mason but he recoiled away from him, snuggling closer to me.

face at them. I noticed the expression on Dad’s face change at Mason’s words and I could tell that he was hurt by the sentence. It’s hurting for your grandchild who was supposed to be

patting Mason’s back to reassure him. “Mason, this is Grandpa. Can you say hello?”

eyeing Dad cautiously. “Hi, Grandpa,” he mumbled,

warmly, understanding the apprehension in Mason’s eyes. “Hello, Mason. It’s nice to finally meet you.”

joined the interaction, her eyes sparkling with a mix of joy

this handsome little boy?” She asked, crouching down to Mason’s eye level.

Mason,” he replied, gaining a bit more confidence.

call me granny. Mum replied, but Mason did the

Granny Ena

slightly taken aback by Mason’s straightforwardness. Mum flashed me a questioning look as to what Mason meant and I quickly told her not to worry that I would

grandma. So,

He hesitated first.

eyes welling up with tears. “I’ve been waiting so long to

the initial shyness, Mason’s presence was a bridge that began to span the gap between the past and the present. As we navigated this reunion, the threads of family were slowly weaving

Carlyle who stood at a distance watching the reunion scene and whispered something in his ears. Carlyle walked over to me, patting

came up, Donnie. I want you to return with your parents. I’ll come pick you and Mason. up as soon as

smiled momentarily before leaving after.

ábandoning it years ago was something I had imagined countless times but never

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