Chapter 6

Christiana’s POV.

The hotel suite was finally quiet, save for the muffled hum of the air conditioning. I had spent the day unpacking our few belongings, trying to turn this temporary lodging into something that felt less like an impersonal pit stop and more like a home. The twins, Ethan and Emma, had explored the room with the boundless energy that only children possess. Now, they were seated on the plush carpet, playing with the assortment of toys I’d managed to gather.

I sat on the edge of the bed, folding some clothes, when Ethan suddenly looked up from his toys. His small face was serious, his brow furrowed in thought. I sensed a shift in the room’s atmosphere, a prelude to one of his intense little conversations.

“Mom?” Ethan’s voice was unusually solemn.

I glanced up, meeting his inquisitive gaze. “Yes, sweetheart?”

“There was a man at the airport,” Ethan began, his tone holding a gravity that made me pause. “Who was he?”

I froze, my hands momentarily stilling in their task. “Which man, honey?”

“The man I bumped into,” Ethan replied, his eyes searching mine. “He looked a lot like me.”

The unexpected nature of his question caught me off guard. I struggled to maintain my composure, hoping to deflect his curiosity. “Oh, him? He wasn’t an important person.”

Ethan’s gaze sharpened, as if he were piecing together a puzzle “But he really did look like me. He seemed surprised when he saw us. Do you know him?”

respond, Emma darted into the room, her cheeks flushed with excitement.

met their synchronized stares, my heart racing. I forced a calm smile, though I could feel the unease settling in my chest. “Sometimes people just look alike.

waver. His eyes, so like his father’s, were searching mine with a depth that belied his age.

vigorously, her eyes wide. “Yeah, Morn!

I wanted was to burden them with the complexities of their Father’s presence. I needed to handle this delicately, to protect them from the storm I could

said softly, kneeling in front of them. “But he’s not someone

was of curiosity and concern, his young mind clearly not satisfied

hand, her innocent trust

sure. We don’t need to worry about him. Let’s focus on making this place feel like home. We

eyes lingered on me, clearly unconvinced but willing to accept my reassurance for now. Emma’s eyes, though still wide with curiosity, softened as

returned to their toys, their chatter about the mysterious man continued in whispers. I watched them, my mind racing with the realization that the past was not just behind me–it was here, disrupting the fragile peace I had worked so hard to build. The man from the airport was not just

maintain my composure, but beneath the surface, a storm was brewing. Ethan and

eyes locked onto mine, I was reminded of the man who had once been my husband–Alex. I

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Chapter 6

still stung. The way Alex had discarded me, his remorseless decision to choose someone else over me, left scars that seemed to flare up

life I had built for them–one of stability, love, and security. I believed that continuing to keep Alex out of their lives was in their

I would never have to confront him again. The thought of more encounters stirred up anxiety. I knew Ethan was particularly sensitive and perceptive. His questions had already shown that he wasn’t easily placated, and if Alex’s presence became a

forced myself to push aside these troubling thoughts and refocus. There was work to be done. I needed to ensure that our business expansion continued without

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