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Chapter 3

Autor: Candy A

Jonathan finally noticed me as he turned with the delicate plate.

“Awake?” His voice was neutral. “We’re in a hurry. Since you weren’t up, we didn’t make yours. Handle your own breakfast.”

I didn’t respond. It wasn’t that he didn’t have time; he just wanted to keep his focus undivided—on Isabella.

The smell of breakfast twisted my stomach, but I said nothing. I boiled myself an egg.

After, they planned a trip to the amusement park.

“Wait!” Leo tugged Jonathan’s sleeve. “We have a present for you and Aunt Isabella!”

He and Finn thundered upstairs and came back with four matching T‑shirts. The parent‑child set was obvious a mile away.

Isabella’s face arranged a perfect hesitation. “This… isn’t proper.”

Leo’s gaze was stubborn. “But in our hearts, you’re our mom.”

Jonathan ruffled his hair and told Isabella, “Let them have their way.”

A blush climbed Isabella’s cheeks as she nodded.

When the four of them stood together in the matching shirts, the “DAD & MOM LOVE BABIES” across their chests jabbed my eyes like needles.

Isabella looked at me. “Elara, won’t you come?”

I shook my head. “No.”

“But you’re their mother, you should go…” She came over and seized my wrist with surprising force.

Jonathan added, “Come on. Families do things together.”

They half-dragged me into the car.

The park teemed with noise. The four of them—beautiful, eye-catching in matching tees—drew stares. A few girls even asked for photos, and Jonathan didn’t refuse.

“Your wife is so gorgeous,” one said to Isabella. “And your pups are adorable!”

Jonathan didn’t correct her. Isabella ducked her head, shy. Leo and Finn thrust out their chests, proud.

I trailed them like a spare shadow, watching his hand settle around Isabella’s waist, hearing my pups call her “Mom.” The stab in my chest dulled to numbness.

At dusk, we reached the giant Ferris wheel.

A staffer beamed at Jonathan and Isabella. “You two are such a match! Legend says if a couple kisses at the very top, they’ll be together forever!”

Leo and Finn traded a sly look.

The gondola climbed; the city spread into a sea of lights.

Just as we hit the top, the pups pounced from behind and shoved—

“Ah!” Isabella squealed and fell into Jonathan’s arms.

Their mouths crashed together.

She started to pull back, but Jonathan’s hand cupped her neck—tightening the kiss.

Beside them, my pups smothered giggles and flashed victory signs.

I watched, expressionless, the glass reflecting my calm face.

When their lips finally parted—bridged by a bright thread of silver—I stared at the two pups I’d birthed with my life shove their father toward another woman. The pain was clean and sharp.

Jonathan released her after a long moment, voice rough. “Lost my balance.”

He scowled at the boys for show. “Nonsense.”

But I knew him too well. Satisfaction hid under the sternness.

“An accident. They don’t know better—don’t take it to heart.” He turned to me, as if explaining, his tone almost casual.

I shook my head. “I don’t mind.”

And I didn’t.

Because this man and these two pups who shared his blood—I didn’t want any of them anymore.
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