"Julian, what a sweet name. So, your sister must be Helena, right?" Alaric gently took Julian's small hand, his smile barely containing his delight. His tone was softer than ever before. "Yeah, Daddy! You're so smart, guessing my name just like that!" Helena, sitting beside Alaric, clapped her hands joyously in praise.

Hertha looked at Helena in amazement.

What's happening here? They've just met Alaric and Helena's already calling him Daddy?

That escalated quickly!

Feeling a pang of jealousy, Hertha's spirits sank even lower.

"See? Daddy's got lots of tricks up his sleeve. I'll show you just how amazing I can be," Alaric turned back, his eyes twinkling as he spoke to Helena.

Receiving compliments from his daughter made Alaric's heart swell with joy, more so than closing any million-dollar deal.

"Yeah, yeah, sure!" Helena nodded eagerly. "Daddy, you should stay and live with us."

Helena, ever the social butterfly, grabbed Alaric's hand, suggesting he stay over.

Alaric was about to agree without hesitation.

gasped, quickly interjecting, "Oh, but he has work, plus he lives

Alaric to accept, immediately

joke, she thought. She and Alaric were practically strangers; why

Angelina and Georgia teaming up against her, with Alaric standing idly by, Hertha was furious. She hadn't

wave of disappointment but kept a brave

door, always here when you need me," he concurred, following

was nervous, her secret about the children finally discovered by Alaric,

couldn't shake off her anxiety, wishing for someone

the kitchen, she noticed

that the house was unusually quiet. Could her

she stepped out to grab some

backup, Hertha was on

е

forced a smile, addressing the children, Julian, Helena, why don't you head to the playroom for a bit? Mommy and your

tal

call you when

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