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David reached out and gently grasped Sienna's hand, holding it firmly even as she tried to withdraw it. Reluctant to cause a scene, Sienna conceded, allowing him to hold her hand. Sitting there, their hands intertwined, she was struck by how natural it felt, despite the years of anger and the betrayal that stood between them. When the performance ended, the twins rushed to their parents, their faces beaming with excitement. "Mommy! Daddy! Did you see us?" they cried out, their voices brimming with joy. Their happiness was palpable, and it pierced Sienna's heart like a dagger, knowing that she was the one keeping them from their father. "They were incredible, weren't they?" David asked, his eyes radiating pride. Sienna couldn't help but agree, nodding as she beamed at her children. "Mommy, did you see when I climbed the beanstalk?" Xander asked, his eyes sparkling with excitement. She nodded, her heart swelling with pride. "And did you hear me singing, Daddy?" Bella inquired, he
On the other side of the call, Lyra clenched her phone tightly, her knuckles turning white as fury bubbled within her. Her breath hitched as she tried to process the information she had just received."Tell me that again, Jess, I think I misheard. What do you mean they're playing parents?" Lyra spat, her voice barely containing her rage. "How can that be? David would never... Sienna Hamilton must be up to something."Her mind raced, conjuring up images of Sienna and David together, laughing and enjoying themselves like a real family. The thought was unbearable.Jessica hesitated for a moment before replying, "I don't know. All I can tell you is what I saw. They seemed... happy. He didn’t even notice my presence at all. He had eyes only for Sienna and her kids.""Happy?" Lyra scoffed, her voice dripping with venom. "He's supposed to be happy with me! Not that... that woman!"As Lyra paced her lavish living room, her designer heels clicking angrily on the marble floor, her thoughts swir
David hesitated for a moment, his gaze shifting to Sienna to gauge her reaction. Seeing her children's hopeful faces, Sienna's heart tightened, and she knew she couldn't deny them this simple request. She offered David a small, reassuring smile as she nodded in agreement.'I'll allow it, but only this time. What harm could it do? They seem so happy!' she thought."Of course," David replied, his voice warm and gentle. "I'd be happy to."The twins' faces lit up with joy as they eagerly clasped their parents' hands, leaving the restaurant together. A whirlwind of emotions stirred within Sienna – happiness for her children, anxiety about the future, and a deep, unshakable yearning for the family they could have been.As they drove home, the twins chattered excitedly about their day, their voices gradually becoming softer and more tired.Upon reaching the Hamilton mansion, David carried the drowsy twins to their bedrooms, gently tucking them in with a tender touch. He kissed their forehead
The next morning, Sienna awoke to find her phone buzzing with notifications. Rubbing her sleepy eyes and reaching for it, her heart briefly sank as she saw her face plastered all over the front pages of scandal magazines.Quickly recovering from the momentary shock, she rolled her eyes in exasperation. The headlines screamed about her alleged longtime relationship with Jaxon Steele.With her usual calm and collected demeanor, she smirked, her thoughts racing.'Lyra… Lyra… Isn't this old news? You poor thing… have you run out of ideas? Or have you grown even more desperate?'Sienna maintained her composure as she scrolled through the articles, each one more sensational and far-fetched than the last.The most audacious was the one from Starlight Scandal TV – a promise of an exclusive interview with so-called 'celebrity friends' of hers and Jaxon's, eager to reveal 'shocking secrets' about their relationship.'Ahh… this is new. This might be really good. It sounds exciting!' she mused, h
As evening settled, a tense atmosphere enveloped those most affected by the upcoming revelations.Sienna sat calmly in her stylish living room, awaiting the start of the Starlight Scandal TV show. Despite her inner turmoil, she remained poised, her mind already anticipating the twists and turns while formulating her own plans.In another part of town, Lyra eagerly looked forward to the downfall of her long-time rival. She had skillfully orchestrated this event to bring Sienna down and could hardly contain her excitement as she prepared to watch the drama unfold.The bitterness in her heart fueled her desire to see her mortal enemy suffer.David, on the other hand, felt a growing sense of dread as the show's broadcast neared. Though now certain of his paternity to the twins, he couldn't shake the uncertainty surrounding Sienna and Jaxon's rumored relationship.He felt a mix of jealousy and fear, worried about the impact of the rumors and the upcoming show on Sienna and their children.
The following day, an electric atmosphere permeated every television station and news outlet, as people all over the country eagerly awaited the Hamilton family's declaration. Set to be broadcast live at 8 pm, the anticipation was palpable.David, like everyone else, was keenly interested in hearing what the Hamiltons had to say.He hoped that Sienna would be able to clear her family's name and bring an end to the chaos that had enveloped her life and the lives of her twins.Along with others, he also yearned to uncover the truth about Sienna and Jaxon's relationship.Lyra, on the other hand, was experiencing a whirlwind of emotions, a blend of excitement and trepidation.While she couldn't help but feel apprehensive about what the Hamiltons might reveal, she continued to reassure herself that they would be unable to trace any evidence back to her. She had been thorough and calculated, carefully covering her tracks to ensure her safety.Deep down, however, a nagging uncertainty linger
Lyra paced nervously in her lavish living room, her hands trembling as the gravity of the situation finally hit her. Her thoughts raced, and she couldn't help but engage in frantic internal dialogue. 'How could I have known that Sienna and Jaxon are cousins? I asked Cyrus to find out everything about the Hamiltons, but he was taken who knows where,' she thought, her heart pounding in her chest. 'The Hamiltons have so much influence and power. What if they trace everything back to me? I thought I covered my tracks well, but was it enough?' As her fear grew, Lyra began to regret ever meddling in Sienna's life. 'I let my emotions control me, and now I'm the one who's going to pay the price. Why didn't I think this through?' She tried to reassure herself. 'No, I was careful. They can't possibly find out it was me. I just need to stay calm and ride this out.' But as the clock ticked away, her doubts continued to haunt her. 'What if my involvement in the scandal becomes public knowledg
Lyra's phone continued to buzz relentlessly with messages from those she had once manipulated to aid her in her vengeful scheme.There were the reporters she had bribed, the disgruntled ex-employees she had coerced, and the countless others she had convinced to play a part in her twisted plan."You better have a solution for this, Lyra. We put our lives on the line for you!""I can't believe I trusted you. What am I going to do now? My life is ruined because of you!""You're not the only one suffering, Lyra. You dragged us all down with you!"As she read the messages, Lyra realized that she hadn't yet responded to David's text, the one asking to talk. She knew that the moment she replied, the inevitable confrontation would ensue.The man she loved and had hoped to marry would likely cast her out of his life, and the thought of that happening was almost too much to bear.In her heart, she knew that she was about to lose David forever, and the possibility of losing him to Sienna was lik