~The Truth~

It was only then that Nadia realized who Russell Lane really was. He was the man who met her six years ago. The one who impregnated her.

The truth had never dawned on her so harshly. Seeing the three of them together roused so many emotions in her. She felt guilty. Guilty for hiding the truth. But she also felt responsible. Responsible for protecting them.

She couldn't let them suffer for the mistake she made six years ago. She let her heart waver because of Russell anymore.

She hated how he made her the enemy.

Her ringing phone slipped from her hand, thudding and going silent. The three turned to look at her, her children with big smiles on their faces, as Russell had a smug smirk on.

It looked like he wasn't done with her tonight. Defeat was not in his vocabulary.

"Mommy!" Lily screamed as her twins ran toward her, capturing her legs with their little tight hugs.

Nadia kept her glaring eyes on Russell, staying motionless as her kids hugged her, c