"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.

has work, plus he lives just next door,

immediately shutting down

She and Alaric were practically strangers; why

with Angelina and Georgia teaming up against her, with Alaric

wave of disappointment but

next door, always here when you need me,"

nervous, her secret about the children finally discovered by Alaric, though he promised not to fight her for

she couldn't shake off her anxiety, wishing for someone to bolster her

towards the kitchen, she noticed her

quiet. Could her mother not be home? Didn't her mother come over today

stepped out to grab

was on her

е

don't you head to the playroom for a bit? Mommy

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