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?”

her cheeks flushed with excitement. “Mom, Ethan’s right! The man at the airport–he looked

I could feel the unease settling in my chest. “Sometimes people just

expression didn’t waver. His eyes, so like his father’s, were searching mine with a depth that belied his age. “But Morn, it felt

eyes wide. “Yeah, Morn! Who

a deep breath, trying to steady my voice. The last thing I wanted was to burden them with the complexities of their Father’s

he’s not

of curiosity and concern, his young mind clearly

innocent trust was obvious.

with the truth I could not fully disclose. “I’m sure. We don’t need to worry about him. Let’s focus on making this place feel like home. We have each other,

clearly unconvinced but willing to accept my reassurance for now. Emma’s eyes, though still

my mind racing with the realization that the past was not just behind me–it was here, disrupting the fragile

beneath the surface, a storm was brewing. Ethan and Emma were still

mine, I was reminded of the man who had once been

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remorseless decision to choose someone else

them–one of stability, love, and security. I believed that continuing to keep Alex out of their lives was in their best interest. His

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 recurring theme, it might unravel the peace we had so carefully

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 interruption. With a determined stride, I reached for my phone and dialed

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