CHAPTER 169: Hurt You Too

TYSHA

Hearing Rue say he'd never leave my kids again made my heart ache.

I stood beside them with my trembling lips, trying to stifle my sobs. The sight of Rue, holding our twins close as they cried together, was once my dream. And I couldn't help but feel a mix of happiness and guilt seeing them have a family hug that was long overdue.

I was happy because my kids finally had their dad in their lives. Rue took them in his arms as if he'd always been there, no questions asked. It was a sight that warmed my heart. They didn't have to wonder about their dad anymore. He was real, he was here, and he loved them.

But then, there was this twist in my gut, a pang of guilt. For six years, I kept this secret, kept Rue out of their lives. I thought I was doing the right thing, but now, I wasn't so sure. Those years were gone, years they could've spent with their dad, making memories.

I watched Rue with our kids, his hands gently holding them, and I wondered about all the moments we missed. The