Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Alpha's Dilemma: Kabanata 61 - Kabanata 70

As weeks passed, Ava and Mia grew increasingly close to Aiden, who had seamlessly stepped into a fatherly role. Sophia, however, struggled to bridge the emotional gap. Despite appreciating Aiden's steady presence in their lives, she found it challenging to trust him with her heart, and by extension, her children's hearts. One evening, as Sophia was putting the kids to bed, Aiden appeared in the doorway, his eyes locked on hers. 'What's going on, Sophia?' he asked, his voice low and husky. 'You've been distant lately. Is everything okay?'" Sophia felt a flutter in her chest as Aiden's eyes held hers. She tried to brush off the sensation, telling herself she was just being paranoid. But as she looked at Aiden, she saw something there that gave her pause. It was a glimmer of genuine concern, of kindness. "What's going on, Sophia?" Aiden repeated, his voice softer now. "You've been distant lately. Is everything okay?" Sophia hesitated, unsure of how to respond. She didn't want to

"Sophia's voice cut through the excitement. "I hate to be the fun killer guys, but we need to get you girls to school on time. We have the parents-teacher conference meeting today." "Nooooo, Mum!" Mia's face fell, her disappointment palpable as she groaned, her voice laced with desperation. "Do we really have to go to school today mummy? Can't you just call in sick? Tell them we're not feeling well so we can stay home and celebrate with you guys instead." "Sophia looked at her girls sternly. "What did I tell you about lying?" she asked. "Lying isn't good because it ruins your reputation and makes people not trust you," Ava and Mia chimed in unison. Sophia nodded, satisfied. "That's right. Lying is never an option. Now, secondly, there's no skipping school because...?" Ava and Mia joined in, completing the familiar phrase: "Skipping school makes you unserious, and unseriousness can make you a dropout or ruin your future!" Mia concluded, her tone laced with disappointment,

Time flies, and before long, Friday arrived. While Aiden and his friends tackled their office tasks, his mother and grandmother were busy at home, perfecting every detail for the sleepover. Meanwhile, Sophia's house was abuzz with excitement. The girls returned from school, beaming with anticipation, as they watched their aunt and mother pack bags and gifts for the big night. They couldn't wait to get started! Their mother reminded them to get changed, take their baths, and eat lunch. After refueling, they settled in to watch their favorite TV show, the hours ticking away. Earlier that morning, Daphne had gone for an interview at a prestigious restaurant in the city, where she had applied for a cooking position. As she walked, a speeding car suddenly swerved into a pothole, splashing dirty water all over her. Daphne let out a loud shriek, berating the driver as an animal and worse. The driver, taken aback by her outburst, slammed on the brakes and reversed back to where Daphne

With the first light of dawn creeping over the horizon Daphne slowly stretched out on the bed, she sat up, rubbing the remnants of sleep from her eyes. With a gentle touch, she gathered her tangled hair into a messy bun, still oblivious to the pair of eyes watching her. Allen's gaze had been fixed on her, but it wasn't until he purposely dropped his coffee cup onto the table that Daphne became aware of his presence. The sudden sound made her heart skip a beat, and she turned to face him, her eyes widening in surprise. With a swift motion, she pulled the blanket up to her chest, her cheeks flushing with a mix of embarrassment and vulnerability. "Are you a pervert or what?" Daphne exclaimed, her voice laced with indignation after pulling the blanket up to her chest. "There's something called privacy, you know," she continued, her tone dripping with annoyance. "Did you even bother to knock? Who creeps into a girl's room at the crack of dawn and watches her sleep? Are you a freak or a

The next morning, the sun shone brightly, casting a warm glow over the room. Aiden and Sophia, still snuggled on the couch, slowly stirred. Sophia shifted slightly, adjusting her position on Aiden's shoulder. As they rubbed the sleep from their eyes, they were suddenly met with five pairs of curious eyes. The girls and Sophia's sisters stood before them, their faces filled with amusement. The sleep cleared from Aiden and Sophia's eyes in an instant, replaced by surprise and a touch of embarrassment. "Should we get you a soft pillow?" Ava asked, her voice laced with sarcasm. "You look like you could use a little more sleep, Mummy. Or perhaps a nice breakfast in bed... or on the couch, since that's where you both practically slept?" Aiden and Sophia bowed their heads, exchanging a sheepish glance from the corner of their eyes. They struggled to hide their amused expressions as they faced the mock scolding from their two little daughters, Mia and Ava, who were barely five and six yea