If Remington and Beatrice found out about the children, they would undoubtedly do everything in their power to take them away!

The more Hertha thought about it, the more anxious she became. She quickly positioned herself to block Beatrice's view and said, "Is there something you needed? If not, perhaps it's time you head back home. Alaric is about to leave."

But Beatrice, persistent as ever, leaned in and said, "Of course we're here for a reason. Let us come in and talk."

With urgency in her voice, Beatrice, holding Remington's hand and gently pushing Hertha aside, made her way inside. Hertha moved to stop them, but the two little ones, driven by curiosity, had already bounced into view.

Tilting their innocent little heads, they looked from the two elderly folks at the door to Alaric.

lively one, flashed a big smile and asked Beatrice, "Grammy, are you

and said, "Yes, dear. I'm your daddy's grandma, and this gentleman is your

the side, Hertha was petrified. That was it. The kids had met

not think further, her mind a whirlwind of confusion and panic. Remington, who had been keeping up appearances, couldn't contain himself any longer upon seeing the children. He stepped into the house, his face breaking into a wide smile as he

thank you, great-grandpa! My brother and I grew up on a diet of charm and wit," Helena, outgoing and easily

up to Remington as if they had known

and play Legos with us," Helena said, tugging at Beatrice and Remington's hands,

While she was desperately trying to find a way to

close and whisper, Alaric "Don't worry, my grandparents knew about our kids a long time ago. They promised they'd let us

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