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.

Alaric nodded towards the two kids at their feet. "Your children."

though inwardly trembling, managed a

further into

eyes," Hertha replied, her gaze fixed

floor? She couldn't bear another moment alone with Alaric; too

fearing Alaric might dig deeper, but he remained silent, his attention returning to

Their

yet sharing an

of

to their souls, evoking

sense of tenderness.

Alaric's gaze, the elevator dinged open. She quickly ushered the kids

Alaric followed.

As he reached for his keys, an epiphany struck him.

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