And there it was, the piece of news Alaric had shared confirmed Kimberly's suspicion - the child wasn't his!

As long as Alaric didn't have other kids out there, there was nothing standing in the way between him and Hertha. Weren't they meant to be together?

A child needs both their biological mom and dad, especially when the parents are in love with each other.

What was there to refuse?

"Alright, that settles it. Tomorrow, you two are going to get your marriage license," Kimberly declared decisively.

"Really? That's amazing!" Alaric couldn't hide his jubilation. His perseverance had paid off in the most unexpected way.

"Mom!" Hertha stared at her mother in disbelief.

get the marriage license paperwork ready for you," Kimberly deliberately

chair back, and told Hertha, "Come with me. Let's get the

that, she headed

at

go

reluctantly following her mother to the

closed the door, pulled Hertha aside, and asked in a serious tone, "Now that you know the child isn't Alaric's, what's holding you back?"

hurt me three years ago.

loved her and wouldn't

is the past. Your child is growing up.

go of someone so irresponsible? If only feelings could be switched off that easily

heart

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