ALEXANDER’S POV The sound of Franklin’s small voice shattered everything. “Mom…? Dad?” Katherine froze beneath me, her eyes flying open in alarm, the robe clutched tighter against her chest. For a second, I couldn’t even think straight. My pulse was still hammering in my ears, my breathing uneven. But reality hit fast. “The door’s locked, Daddy!” he called again, a little impatiently this time. I forced myself to exhale and stepped back. The warmth between us dissolved into a thick, awkward silence. Katherine’s cheeks were crimson, her eyes darting anywhere but at me. I ran a hand through my hair, trying to look less affected than I actually was. My voice came out lower than usual when I said, “I’ll get it.” Before walking to the door, I leaned close enough for her to hear my whisper. “I don’t like it when you mention another man’s name.” Her eyes snapped up, wide and embarrassed. I didn’t wait for her to respond. When I opened the door, Franklin stood there in his pajamas,
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