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Chapter 23: A FAMILY MOMENT
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Julian's response arrived instantly: "Tonight would be perfect. I've missed you so much... What time should I call?" Arianna's heart soared – she felt alive again, like a part of her was waking up from a long sleep. She typed back quickly: "9 PM works – kids will be asleep then. I've wanted to talk to you every day since your last message..." Julian's next message made her blush: "Every day I've thought of you too... and imagined what tonight's conversation might lead to" Arianna's fingers hovered over the screen, her mind racing with possibilities... Arianna sent a slightly cooler response: "Looking forward to 9 PM – we have a lot to catch up on" Julian's reply still hinted at underlying tension: "Exactly what I'm counting on. Will you be somewhere private when we talk?" Arianna smiled to herself, feeling a flutter in her chest: "Yes, my bedroom – the kids will be asleep down the hall." The hours ticked by slowly – Emily finished her book, Jackson wrapped up his gaming
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Arianna's voice barely above whisper: "Julian, there's something I need to tell you... Zander's decided to leave politics after this term – he wants to be home with us always." Julian's embrace tightened slightly, as if bracing for impact: "What does that mean for us?" Arianna's heart ached delivering the news: "It means he'll be present every day, every night... no more late nights at the office, no more trips away from home." Julian processed this quietly for a moment before whispering: "So, the few stolen moments we might have had – they're gone now?" Arianna nodded slowly, tears pricking at her eyes: "Yes... our secret would be impossible to keep. He'll see every look, every gesture between us..." Julian's lips brushed against her forehead, a gentle, desperate kiss: "Do we give up on us, or do we risk everything?" Julian's eyes locked onto Arianna's, burning with determination: "We risk everything. I'd rather live with the danger of being caught t
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Arianna felt anxiety spiking – the family reunion would hide her emotional turmoil, but for how long? Her heart still raced from the secret night with Julian, and now Zander's imminent arrival threatened to unravel her carefully constructed facade. Ava and JJ chattered happily in the backseat, oblivious to their mother's inner chaos. As she pulled into the driveway again, Arianna checked the time – Zander would arrive in about 20 minutes. She took slow, deep breaths, mentally rehearsing her "welcome home" script: * Smile brightly * Kiss him warmly * Ask about his trip... The doorbell would normally signal Emily and Jackson's return from their sleepovers, but today Arianna hoped they'd arrive after Zander had settled in – Giving her time to sink into her fake routine before the whole family was together. Suddenly, her phone buzzed again – Zander texting: "Almost there. Love you" And then, unexpectedly, another text popped up – From Julian: "Missing you alr
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As the night wore on, Julian knew he had to leave to avoid suspicion. He gently woke Arianna, whispering: "I need to go – before morning. Sarah and Zander might get suspicious if I'm late or absent." Arianna nodded understandingly, her eyes still dreamy from their reunion: "I know. Be careful. My heart feels whole again with you back in it." Julian kissed her softly: "Mine too. We'll talk tomorrow – secretly – and start planning our future together." He dressed quickly. Julian slipped out of Arianna's house, into the still of the night. He drove home cautiously, arriving just before dawn broke – perfect timing. Inside, the house was quiet; Sarah still asleep upstairs. Julian crept into bed beside her, trying not to disturb her. Sarah stirred slightly, murmuring: "Work videos keep you up late again?" Julian smiled to himself – his secret was safe: "Yeah, just got caught up in a case briefing. Go back to sleep." Sarah snuggled closer, oblivious to the n
