Alaric's reaction wasn't one of doubt that the kids were his, but rather, he thought she had them with another man?

The moment Hertha recalled the look of disappointment and heartbreak in Alaric's eyes when he looked at her, her heart sank, and her breathing became heavy.

"You could have at least given Hertha a heads-up before inviting someone over. Now look at the mess..." Ashton sighed, his anxiety palpable.

Kimberly had told him about catching Hertha kissing a man at her place, which was a boyfriend-girlfriend thing. She also mentioned that the guy had issues with Hertha having two kids, and that's why they broke up.

Even though Ashton had never met the guy, he now guessed that the visitor today was Alaric, the very man Kimberly had described.

Kimberly's intention to help Hertha reconcile was clear to Ashton, but inviting someone over without a heads-up was something he couldn't agree with.

own daughter's character? I was afraid she'd make excuses to avoid it if I told her in advance. I was busy in the kitchen, inviting someone over for dinner, hoping we could sit down and talk things out. Is

burst into tears, feeling her

consult with each other before doing anything in

even make a difference?" Kimberly

"I..."

Hertha interrupted her parents' argument, feeling guilty for causing them so

knew she had

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worry.

personal freedom, rather than settling for marriage without true feelings, that had her

want me

days go on some dates. I'm sure I'll find someone who won't mind that I have two kids." With that, Hertha picked

back to see her parents still standing stiffly, she said,

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