MasukThe flight back to London was far calmer than their departure a few weeks earlier.Hazel spent most of the journey either sleeping in Darius's lap or playing with her favorite little toy. Aurora, meanwhile, occasionally gazed out the airplane window, savoring the lingering peace Paris had left behind.They had arrived in that city as three people trying to heal.They were returning home as a family.When the plane's wheels finally touched the runway, Aurora let out a quiet breath."Welcome back to reality," Darius murmured.Aurora glanced at him."I'm starting to hate reality."Darius chuckled softly."So am I. Unfortunately, our companies can't be run from a hotel balcony in Paris."Aurora shook her head."What a shame."Hazel immediately giggled as if she agreed.They had barely stepped out of the arrivals area when dozens of cameras began flashing.Aurora didn't even have time to react.Bursts of light filled the entrance."Mr. Harrington!""Ms. Blackwood!""Are you married now?""
Paris was still asleep when Aurora opened her eyes that morning.The sky beyond the window was only beginning to change color. Thin golden light brushed the old buildings in the distance. The Eiffel Tower stood faintly beyond the large glass windows of their hotel room.Aurora lay still for several moments.For a brief time, she simply enjoyed the peace.No phones ringing.No emergency meetings.No problems demanding immediate attention.Just a quiet morning.Slowly, Aurora turned her head to the side.Darius was still asleep beside her.Even now, the sight felt slightly surreal.Because for years, Aurora’s life had been filled with uncertainty. Yet now, the man she loved was truly there.Still staying.Still choosing her.Aurora almost smiled.But before she could enjoy the moment any longer, a small voice sounded from the other side of the room.“Mama...”Aurora immediately turned.Hazel was standing at the doorway, pushing it open.Her hair was slightly messy. Her eyes were still h
Paris looked different from the hotel balcony that night.The city lights shimmered in the distance. The Eiffel Tower stood proudly beneath the clear, dark sky. A gentle night breeze carried the cool air, making everything feel even more peaceful.Aurora stood near the balcony railing, holding a deeply sleeping Hazel in her arms.After a long day, after a wedding ceremony that had been simple yet so meaningful, and after everyone had returned to their own rooms, only the three of them remained.A small family that had just begun a new chapter of their lives.Darius stood beside Aurora, gazing out over the city.Neither of them felt any urgency to speak.Because sometimes happiness required very few words.Aurora slowly turned toward him."I still feel like I'm dreaming."Darius raised an eyebrow slightly."Which part?""All of it."Aurora lowered her gaze to Hazel."And you."A faint smile appeared on Darius's lips."I hope it's a good dream."Aurora laughed softly."Maybe the best dr
Hazel’s tiny voice rang out clearly once again.And this time—there was no way anyone could have misheard it.Hazel’s nanny let out a surprised little laugh.Several guests standing nearby smiled warmly as the baby girl continued reaching her tiny hands toward Darius.But the person who froze the most in that moment was obviously Darius himself.He still stood in front of Aurora, staring at Hazel for several seconds too long.As if his mind still hadn’t fully caught up with what had just happened.Aurora watched him quietly.Then, without realizing it, her smile widened.Because this might have been the first time Aurora had ever seen Darius Harrington completely lose his composure.Hazel giggled again.“Daddy!”Darius finally blinked slowly before turning toward Aurora.His expression looked slightly disbelieving now.“…that little girl just called me Daddy on our wedding day?”Aurora laughed softly and nodded.“I think she picked a very dramatic moment.”Several people around them
Morning arrived in Paris beneath clear skies and a soft, chilly breeze.Aurora stood in front of the large mirror in the hotel room, staring at her reflection for several long seconds.The white dress she wore wasn’t extravagant. It wasn’t covered in excessive sparkle or elaborate details. Just a simple gown with an elegant, gentle silhouette that fell perfectly against her figure.And perhaps because of that simplicity—everything felt far more real.Aurora slowly touched the edge of the fabric.It still felt hard to believe the day had truly arrived.Her second wedding day.But this time was different from the past.There was no pressure from a powerful family.No luxurious celebration filled with strangers.No fear that she was making another mistake.What existed now was only peace.And a man who had chosen to stay, even when her life had been at its most chaotic.A soft knock sounded at the door.Aurora immediately turned.A few seconds later, the nanny entered carrying Hazel wit
Darius’s words made Aurora’s steps slow slightly.“…maybe because I already thought of that little girl as my daughter, even when she was still in your womb.”Aurora slowly turned toward the man beside her.The cold Paris wind drifted softly through the trees in the park, while Hazel remained asleep in her small stroller, unaware of the conversation between the two adults nearby.Aurora watched Darius for several seconds longer.And strangely—she wasn’t surprised by the confession.Because deep down…Aurora had always known.Darius had loved her long before everything fell apart.Long before Aurora married Dante.And long before their lives became as complicated as they were now.“Do you still remember that night?” Aurora finally asked softly.Darius’s gaze shifted slightly.“Which night?”Aurora smiled faintly.“The night you thought Hazel was your daughter.”Darius’s steps paused briefly.And that alone was enough of an answer.For a while—he truly had believed the baby might be h







