Julian's question had barely left his lips when Alaric's gaze dropped, his eyes meeting Julian's.

The resemblance between Julian's bright, round eyes, full of life, and Hertha's was uncanny. It was as if they were carved from the same mold.

Turning to the girl next to him, Alaric noted the striking similarity in their eyes and, surprisingly, their height. Could the two kids be of the same age?

A frown crept onto Alaric's face, his curiosity piqued.

Hertha, catching Julian's question and Alaric's scrutinizing look, felt a surge of panic. "There are plenty of people with almond-shaped eyes in the world, it's not unusual for some to look alike," she hastily commented, trying to dismiss the implication.

Julian, scratching his head, seemed only half convinced.

Alaric's brow furrowed deeper, his tone abrupt, "Twins?"

"Excuse me?" Hertha stalled, taken aback.

nodded towards the two kids at their

inwardly trembling,

further into Hertha's life

eyes," Hertha replied, her gaze

reach their floor? She couldn't bear another moment

fearing Alaric might dig deeper, but he remained silent, his

Their eyes,

sharing

of clear,

to their souls,

sense of tenderness.

quickly ushered the kids out, not looking back as she hurried to

Alaric followed.

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