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Chapter 92

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ARLAN'S POV.

"It's all my fault." I took another glass of wine. "I should've stayed away from saraya when I found out she is Alex's daughter. If I have, none of this would've happened."

I recalled it was on a Christmas day when I had first heard about Saraya's existence.

*TWO YEARS AGO.*

I sat on the couch, a glass of mulled wine in my hand, watching Alex's family tear into their presents with reckless abandon and laughter filled the air.

Wrapping paper flew in all directions as Evan unwrapped his gifts.

Alex sat beside me, a satisfied grin on his face, looking every bit the proud father.

“Evan is sure an happy child, isn't he?” I said, gesturing toward the mess he had made.

Alex chuckled, taking a sip from his own glass. “He sure is. Nothing beats seeing seeing my family happy.” He said. "I can't wait for my daughter to join us here." He added.

"A daughter?"

Alex nodded. "Yes, I got to find out I have a daughter." A small smile spread on his face. "I have a daughter, Arlan."

"You k
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