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Chapter 22

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last update Last Updated: 2023-11-02 20:32:31

The kitchen became enveloped in a heavy silence as Alexander stood alone, the weight of his confession still hanging in the air. His heart ached, not only from the pain of sharing the secret secret that has made him who people see him as but also from the fear of the consequences that lay ahead. Because he was afraid of what might happen next, He was unable to mention Samantha's name nor to offer any details of the woman he had been involved with.

As the clock above his head ticked, he fought with the cat that he had just let out of the bag. He knew that his marriage had been built on a foundation of trust, one that had been steadfast and unshakable for eight years. But now, he had shattered that trust with the revelation of his affair and the child he had fathered.

For Alexander, it was a step toward getting closer to what he was pursuing, a chance to make amends, and to bring his child into his life with Elizabeth since he was ready to be a part of the child's life. He was prepared
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