Alaric was gearing up for a comeback to Hertha's remark when the door to the children's room swung open, and two little bundles of joy, toddling on their tiny legs, came rushing out, closely followed by Ashton. "Daddy, Mommy, you're back!"

"Daddy, Mommy, we missed you so much!"

Julian and Helena, like little penguins, wobbled their way towards Alaric and Hertha, their adorable voices melting hearts along the way.

Alaric's previously sullen face instantly lit up with joy. He hurried over, bending down to scoop Julian and Helena into his arms, gently pressing his cheek against Helena's soft little cheek, and then doing the same to Julian.

The tender touch of their innocence was enough to melt Alaric's heart.

"Daddy's back, and so is Mommy. We're getting married, so you'll always have us to love and care for you. Aren't you excited?" Alaric couldn't wait to share the good news with Julian and Helena.

Julian nodded vigorously, beaming: "Yeah, so happy! Daddy and Mommy are getting married!"

His joy was so palpable it seemed like he could almost fly.

Mommy are getting married, does that mean you'll sleep together? Where will we sleep then?" Helena tilted her head, her big, curious eyes fixed on Alaric,

paused, instinctively glancing at

Hertha's face was a shade of red, a mix of embarrassment and annoyance. She stepped forward, taking Helena from Alaric's arms into her own, explaining, "Mommy isn't going to marry him just yet. I'm still mad,

glance at her father. It was so awkward, especially with her parents there, and Alaric brazenly

my fault,

took a bit longer. Here, I've even brought the

as the fear was not in the

once he brought the household registration

to a

the past few days taking care of Hertha and Thalassa which delayed

hospital, his first order of business was to rush to get married, even before they had

finally settled, Alaric was eager to make Hertha his wife, legally binding

make it sound so sweet, who knows what you're really up to?" Hertha rolled her eyes

booklet, let me see it," Kimberly didn't wait for Hertha's response, her

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