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Chapter 20: A NORMAL DAY LEADING TO A SECRET NIGHT
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Zander's mind reeled as he stared at Marco, his voice barely above whisper: "She's not going to say I'm... the father of her child, is she?" Marco nodded slowly, confirming Zander's worst suspicion: "Yes, Zander. Sophia claims you're the father of her daughter, who's now 17 years old." Time stood still as Zander processed this bombshell. He had always been careful, but... "A paternity test," Zander stammered. "We need one. This could be a mistake." Marco handed him a folder containing photos of the girl and Sophia's letter: "Sophia's willing to do a test, but she's wanted to connect with you for years. Her daughter, Olivia, has been asking about her father." Zander's eyes scanned the photos – Olivia's eyes resembled his own. His world was crumbling. He thought of Arianna, their children – how would they react to this news? Marco placed a hand on Zander's shoulder: "We'll face this together, friend. But you need to tell Arianna. Soon." Zander nodded numbly, al
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While Sarah cracked eggs and hummed along to music at the kitchen island, Julian seized the moment to sneak a quick text to Arianna: "Close call just now. Sarah almost walked in on us talking. Finish our conversation tonight - alone?" He hit send, eyes darting towards Sarah – still oblivious, whisking eggs. Julian quickly closed the messaging app, pretending to scroll through work emails on his phone. His heart raced slightly, wondering if Arianna would see the text before Zander woke up... A few seconds later, his phone buzzed slightly – Arianna responded already! Julian's eyes locked onto the screen: "Yes, tonight. Zander's attending a fundraiser dinner. We'll finally finish talking..." Julian exhales internally, relieved and excited for tonight's private conversation. Sarah walks over, wiping her hands on a towel: "Hey, coffee or orange juice with your waffles?" Julian smiles naturally for the first time since sneaking the text: "Coffee, please. Need the caffeine aft
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Intermission arrived, and Julian stood up with the crowd. "I'll grab us some water," he told Sarah, already heading towards the hallway.Once out of sight, he quickly typed a response to Arianna:"My heart just exploded seeing that message. JJ calling me 'Daddy' even in drawings... kills me. Missing you both desperately."He sent the text, then deleted the conversation history – a habit born of paranoia.Just as he turned to return to the auditorium, he heard the water fountain behind him turn off. A woman walked out of the corner – Julian's heart sank – It was Emily, Zander's daughter and JJ's half-sister!Emily smiled politely at Julian in the hallway:"Hi, are you here for the play? My friend Maya's performing."Julian returned the smile proudly:"Actually, I'm Maya's father. I'm here to watch her shine on stage tonight."Emily's eyes lit up:"No way! Maya's always talking about you and her mom, Sarah. You must be really proud of her!"Julian chuckled, feeling relieved the conv
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Julian forced a reassuring smile: "Work's just been overwhelming lately. This new case has me swamped – long hours and stressful deadlines." Sarah looked concerned but accepting: "I had no idea it was that bad. Do you want me to plan something relaxing for us this weekend – just the two of us?" Julian felt a pang of guilt for deceiving her, but relief that she bought his excuse: "That sounds perfect. I'd love some downtime with you." Sarah leaned in for a gentle kiss, and Julian returned it, feeling like he was living two lives: * One with Sarah – comfortable, predictable, and deceitful. * Another with Arianna – passionate, secretive, and true to his heart. As they turned off the lights, Julian's mind sank to Arianna. Days turned into weeks, and Julian's routine remained: * Family time with Sarah and kids: dinners, school events, and weekends at the beach house. * Secret moments with Arianna: stolen phone calls, hidden texts, and occasional clandestine meetin
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Arianna's eyes widened in alarm as she heard Zander's voice outside the room: "I'll just check on my wife and son... " She rapidly gestured to Julian, whispering: "Behind the curtain! Now!" Julian sprinted to the curtain separating the room from the window and hid just as: * Zander entered, beaming with pride * Nurses followed with warm smiles Zander approached Arianna's bedside, cooing over the baby: "Our little Alexander is perfect! You were amazing during delivery." Arianna forced a smile, heart racing from Julian's hidden presence: "We're just relieved he's healthy, Zander..." Julian stood frozen behind the curtain, listening to Zander's every word: * His heart ached from being so close yet invisible as JJ's father * He wondered how much longer Arianna could maintain this secret As Zander sat beside Arianna, holding JJ's hand, Julian felt a surge of protectiveness... Arianna maintained a calm smile while chatting with Zander, all while thinking of a
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Arianna decided to keep the pregnancy a secret from Zander about the baby's true father. She convinced herself: * Zander would never accept the child if he knew the truth. * Her family's life would be ruined by scandal and divorce. * The baby deserved a stable home, even if built on deception. Julian was heartbroken but understood Arianna's fears: "I'll be waiting for you, always. Maybe someday circumstances will change..." As Arianna's belly grew, Zander doted on her and their upcoming addition: * He attended prenatal appointments, beaming with pride, besides his busy schedule on his political journey. Zander's political campaign reached its climax: * Election day arrived, and Zander's team anxiously awaited results. * Arianna attended the election watch party with Zander, trying to hide her morning sickness and secret. The announcement came: **Zander Wins!** He was elected to public office amidst cheers and applause. Zander lifted Arianna into a triu
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Julian's hands gently framed Arianna's face, his thumbs stroking her skin as he deepened the kiss. Without breaking apart, he scooped her up in his arms and walked towards the lake house's secluded master bedroom. Arianna wrapped her arms around his neck, lost in the sensation of his lips and the familiarity of his embrace. The bedroom door closed behind them, and Julian laid her down on the plush bed, joining her beside it. Their kisses grew more urgent, passion unleashing years of pent-up longing. As they embraced, Arianna felt like she was home – in Julian's arms, her heart finally free. Julian paused, gaze locking onto hers, voice low and husky: "I've dreamed of this moment... holding you again." Arianna's whisper matched his intensity: "I've dreamed of forever with you..." Their lips met again, passion igniting like wildfire. Julian's hands explored Arianna's skin, rekindling memories of their past intimacy. Arianna's fingers traced Julian's jawline, his neck, his
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Arianna arrived at the lake house, nerves mingling with excitement. Julian greeted her with a tender kiss. Arianna's eyes locked onto Julian's as they discussed their future together at the lake house: "I want to be with you, Julian... but I'm terrified to leave Zander because of our children." Julian's expression turned poignant, and he took a deep breath: "Arianna, I have a confession... I'm married with two kids – Maya (12) and Lucas (9). My heart never belonged to my wife, Sarah, after you." Arianna's jaw dropped as she processed this revelation: "We're mirror images of each other – both loving someone else while responsible for our own families." Julian nodded, pain etched on his face: "Yes. I've been living a lie, just like you. My kids adore me, and Sarah... she deserves better than a husband whose heart belongs to his past love – you." Arianna felt tears stream down her face as she reached for Julian's hand: Their hands entwined, they sat in silence, hear
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Arianna's eyes widened as she saw Julian's name on her phone screen. Memories of their passionate college days flooded her mind – Julian was her first love, the one who got away. They had parted ways after graduation, moving to different cities for careers. Arianna eventually married Ryan, while Julian remained a cherished memory. Julian's message stirred old emotions: "Hi Arianna, it's been ages! I've often thought about you and wondered how life turned out. Would love to catch up – coffee or lunch sometime?" Arianna's heart skipped a beat as she read the words. Her mind was already preoccupied with Zander's distant behavior; Julian's message added a complicated layer. She thought about responding – curiosity about Julian's life mingled with a hint of attraction still lingering from their past. Arianna's fingers hovered over her phone keyboard before she typed the words she'd been longing to say for years: "I'd love to catch up, Julian. Coffee sounds perfect. When and
True Love Rekindled Chapter 12: SUBTLE CHANGES
Zander pretended life was usual, but subtle changes crept into his behavior: * He was quieter during dinners, lost in thought. * His smiles seemed slightly forced when interacting with Arianna. * He found excuses to work late or take solo walks, craving solitude to process his emotions. Arianna noticed these nuances but attributed them to stress or adjustment to Olivia's presence in their lives. One evening, while helping Emily with homework, Arianna mentioned: "Hey, Zander seems a bit distant lately. Do you think he's okay with Olivia living with us soon?" Emily looked up, concerned: "Yeah, Mom, Dad has been weird. He stares off into space during movies and doesn't tease Jackson like he used to." Arianna hugged Emily reassuringly: "I'll talk to him, sweetie. Maybe he's just overwhelmed with work and Olivia getting to know us." But Arianna's mind lingered on the possibility of something more underlying Zander's behavior. Meanwhile, Zander's phone remained active with Soph
