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."

trembling, managed

to pry further into Hertha's

eyes," Hertha replied, her gaze fixed on the

another moment alone with Alaric; too much longer, and her secret

might dig deeper, but he

Their

sharing an

of clear,

to their souls, evoking

sense of tenderness.

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

Alaric followed.

turmoil. As he reached for his keys, an epiphany struck him. He paused, his gaze

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255