The room fell silent after Ethan’s question.“Is he a guest?”Adrian Kingsley stood frozen a few feet away, staring at the small boy in the hallway.The resemblance was impossible to ignore.Those bright blue eyes.The same shade as his.Adrian’s chest tightened in a way he had never felt before.Elena knelt beside Ethan and gently placed a hand on his shoulder.“Yes, sweetheart,” she said softly. “He’s… someone I know.”Ethan looked at Adrian curiously.Adrian had faced powerful businessmen, ruthless competitors, and dangerous negotiations without hesitation.But now, standing in front of his own child, he felt completely unprepared.Lucas stepped slightly closer to Elena, watching Adrian carefully.Ethan tilted his head.“Why is he looking at me like that?”Elena forced a small smile.“He’s just surprised to meet you.”Ethan seemed to think about that.Then he waved politely.“Hi.”Adrian’s throat tightened.“Hello,” he replied quietly.The simple exchange felt heavier than any conv
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