تسجيل الدخولCHAPTER FIfty Three Sophia’s POVI stood there without saying a single word after Mr. Raymond finished speaking.Everything around me suddenly became quiet, yet my mind was louder than it had ever been.Only a few minutes ago, I had watched my children running around the beautiful garden with smiles on their faces, laughing without worry as Ethan proudly showed them every corner of his home. For the first time in years, I had allowed myself to believe that perhaps life was finally becoming kinder to us.That small hope disappeared the moment the words “DNA test” entered the conversation.I slowly lowered my eyes and looked at Alex and Lexa.Neither of them understood what had just happened.They were looking from Ethan to his grandfather, then back at me, waiting for one of the adults to explain why everyone suddenly looked so serious.My heart ached.They had already gone through enough for children their age.They had spent years wondering why they did not have a father beside them
CHAPTER Fifty TwoSophia’s POVThe moment Ethan spoke, the atmosphere around us changed completely.“My grandfather is here.”I slowly turned my attention back to the elderly man who had just stepped out of the black car. The way everyone around him stood respectfully made it obvious that he was someone whose words carried great weight.The security guards stood straighter than before.The house staff immediately lowered their heads.Even Ethan, who had been smiling with the children only moments earlier, became more serious.The elderly man walked toward us with slow but confident steps.His eyes were sharp.Although his face showed the marks of age, there was still strength in the way he carried himself.He stopped a short distance from us.For a few seconds, he said nothing.His eyes slowly moved from Ethan to Alex.Then from Alex to Lexa.He looked at them carefully, almost as though he was studying every part of their faces.Neither Alex nor Lexa understood why he was looking at
CHAPTER Fifty One Sophia’s POVThe afternoon passed more quietly than I expected.Ever since the dinner the previous evening, I had noticed a small change in Ethan. He no longer tried to force conversations or explanations whenever we met. Instead, he seemed to be choosing patience, allowing things to happen naturally instead of trying to control every moment.When my work for the day was almost finished, my phone vibrated on my desk.I looked at the screen.It was Ethan.For a few seconds, I simply stared at the caller’s name before answering.“Hello.”His familiar voice came through almost immediately.“I’ve already arrived downstairs.”I frowned slightly.“Downstairs?”“Yes.”“I thought we could pick the children up from school together.”I remained quiet for a moment.“We’ve already agreed to let them know me better,” he continued calmly. “I think it would mean something to them if we both picked them up today.”I could not deny that he was right.The children would probably be h
CHAPTER Fifty Ethan’s POVThe office was unusually quiet after I returned from the dinner.Most of the staff had already gone home, leaving only a few lights on throughout the building. The silence did not bother me tonight. In fact, it felt strangely peaceful.I leaned back in my chair and looked through the large glass window behind my desk.The city lights stretched far into the distance, but my thoughts were nowhere outside that window.They were still sitting around that dinner table, I could still see Alex smiling every time he spoke, I could still remember the excitement in his eyes when he talked about school.For years, I had imagined what my children might be like.Tonight, I finally stopped imagining. Now I knew. Alex talked with his whole heart, he became excited over the smallest things.He smiled easily, he reminded me so much of myself when I was his age.Then my thoughts shifted to Lexa, a small smile appeared on my face without me realizing it.She was stubborn, car
Chapter Forty NineSophia's POVThe dining room gradually became more comfortable than it had been when we first arrived.The awkward silence that filled the beginning of the evening slowly disappeared, replaced by simple conversations that felt natural instead of forced.Alex did most of the talking.He spoke about school, about his teachers, about how he and Lexa had become Student Representatives, and even about the football match his class planned to play the following week.Ethan listened to every single word with complete attention.He never interrupted.Whenever Alex spoke, Ethan looked at him as though every sentence mattered.It was not the kind of attention someone pretended to give.It was the attention of a father trying to make up for years he could never get back.Several times, I caught myself watching Ethan instead of listening to Alex.His expression softened every time Alex smiled.It was almost as if he wanted to remember every little expression on his son’s face.L
CHAPTER Forty EightSophia’s POVBy the time we arrived at the hotel, the sky had already begun to darken.The lights outside the building were beautiful, making the entire place look warm and welcoming.I stood outside for a few seconds, looking at the large entrance. This was one of the most luxurious hotels in the city, people dressed in expensive clothes walked in and out confidently while luxury cars stopped one after another in front of the entrance.I looked down at Alex and Lexa. “Are you both ready?” I asked.Alex nodded almost immediately, Lexa hesitated for a second before giving me a small nod.I gently held both of their hands. “We’re only here to have dinner, nothing more.”The twins nodded together, we walked inside.The hotel was even more beautiful than it looked from outside, the floor shone brightly beneath the lights, soft music filled the air, and staff members welcomed guests with warm smiles.A receptionist politely asked for our reservation, I told her Ethan
Chapter Nineteen : The Result ? Ethan’s POVThe office was already quiet when Breed walked in, and I remember noticing it because it wasn’t the normal kind of quiet, not the kind that just happens when people are done for the day, it was the kind that feels like something was said earlier and then
CHAPTER NINESophia’s POVBy the time work finally ended, I felt like I could breathe again.The entire day had been strange. Ever since Ethan called me into his office and started asking questions about Adrian, my mind had not been completely at peace.I still did not understand why he cared, it
CHAPTER Seventeen - The SightEthan’s POVI arrived at the office earlier than usual, hoping I would finally get some work done without distractions, but that hope disappeared the moment I looked through the glass window beside my office.A car had just stopped in front of the company building.At
CHAPTER SixteenSophia’s POVI woke up with a pounding headache.Maybe it was because I barely slept or it was because my mind had been running in circles since yesterday.Either way, the moment I opened my eyes, I already knew I wasn’t going to the office.The thought of dealing with Ethan today







