Chapter 20

Chapter 20

*Scarlett's POV*

I watched as Alexander walked out of the front door, his stern expression never wavering. It seemed like he was always a step away from showing any warmth toward me. Despite living under the same roof, there was an invisible wall between us that I couldn't break down. But today, things were different. He had given me a rare day off from work, and I found myself alone in the house with Tonia and the twins.

With Alexander gone, the tension that often filled the air began to dissipate. Tonia and I sat at the kitchen table, sipping our morning coffee as the twins played nearby. The house still felt unfamiliar, but we were slowly settling in, making it our own.

"I can't believe we're here," Tonia remarked, her eyes scanning the room. "It's like a whole new world for all of us."

I nodded, my gaze drifting toward the twins. They were engrossed in a game of building blocks, their laughter filling the room. It amazed me how quickly they had adapted to the new enviro