The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

When Alaric was labeled the "bad uncle" by the kids, it stung a bit. But now, he had the chance to set the record straight.

"Are you really my daddy?" Helena's eyes sparkled with hope, her voice soft and sweet.

"Absolutely," Alaric replied with a confidence that brooked no argument.

Even without a DNA test, he felt in his heart that Hertha's twins were his. They seemed just over two years old, and timing-wise, it matched up perfectly with when he and Hertha had been together.

Initially, Alaric panicked at the news of Hertha having twins, thinking they were born at different times to different fathers. But learning they were indeed twins, born at the same time, made everything click. They had to be his, especially since that night with Hertha was her first time.

Helena, reassured by Alaric's confirmation, beamed at her mother, her eyes shining like stars in the night sky. Her joy was unmistakable.

had always been her little buddies, relying solely on her. But now, knowing they had a dad, and seeing them so happy about it,

cradling Helena, settled

Julian in her arms, joined them. Julian, though held by Hertha, kept his gaze fixed on Alaric, intrigued by the earlier

was actually their dad? How

himself, "Buddy, let's get properly

his hand, Alaric waited

hesitant and still processing his emotions from seeing Alaric scold his mom a few days ago, scrutinized Alaric

smile never wavered, his hand suspended in air, his

a brief moment, Julian timidly reached out, his small hand grasping Alaric's. That simple touch sent a wave