Sienna's heart raced as she tried to make sense of the unexpected situation. She managed to conjure a smile for her children, concealing her surprise and bewilderment."Hello, my loves," Sienna greeted warmly, enveloping them in a tight embrace. "I missed you both so much."Her heart ached, realizing that her children instinctively felt the connection to their father. David, however, appeared both surprised and puzzled by the circumstances. His gaze shifted between Sienna, Bella, and Xander, who bore an uncanny resemblance to him."I was here to pick up a client when I bumped into the children," David explained, still attempting to comprehend the striking similarity. "They mistook me for their father."Sienna forced a smile, her heart heavy with the burden of the truth she had to keep hidden from her children."It's quite a funny coincidence, isn't it? Thank you for looking after them, Mr. Hendrix."David nodded, still baffled, but chose not to delve deeper into the matter in front of

Lyra, curious about the twins' claim, looked at them with a puzzled expression."So, Bella, Xander, you said you came to see where your daddy works? Can you tell me more about that?"The little girl glanced at her brother, then back at Lyra, trying to decide how much to reveal."Well, we just wanted to see where he spends his days," she said cautiously.Lyra pressed further, "And why do you think your daddy works in a place like this?"Xander chimed in, "We searched for it online and his office address came up. So here we are…"The nagging feeling persisted, gnawing at her insides like a relentless beast. There had to be more to the story, Lyra was sure of it. The twins were hiding something, and she was determined to uncover the truth.David sat there, lost in thought, his expression inscrutable. What was he thinking? Did he know more than he let on? She couldn't help but wonder what role he played in this unfolding mystery.Just as she was about to ask another question, Sienna enter

Realizing his mistake, David was quick to rephrase. "Lyra, Sienna's involvement in the company is purely business. We need her expertise and the capital she's bringing in to keep the company afloat. It's not about trust, it's about making smart decisions for the business." Deep inside, David felt a nagging doubt. He wasn't entirely sure he could separate his personal feelings from the professional aspects of the situation. Furthermore, something about Sienna stirred memories of his late wife, Kate, which only added to his unease. She frowned, clearly not satisfied with his response. "I just don't like it," she muttered. "I don't like the idea of her being around you, especially with those kids of hers." He raised an eyebrow, trying to maintain his composure. "Those kids are innocent in all of this. This isn't personal, it's business. We need to separate our feelings from what's best for the company." She crossed her arms, her expression still stormy. "Fine, but I'm keeping an eye

Sienna stood outside the new school with Xander and Bella, her heart aching as she sensed their apprehension about the change. The twins clung to her, their eyes filled with anxiety, and Sienna couldn't help but feel responsible for their unease. "Mommy, what if the kids here are mean to us, too?" Bella asked, her voice trembling with fear. "What if they tease us because we don't have a daddy like they do?" Sienna crouched down, her eyes level with her children's, and gently squeezed their hands. "I know you're scared, sweethearts, but I promise you that this school is going to be a fresh start for all of us. And I'll always be here for you, no matter what." Xander, trying to be brave, wiped his eyes and looked up at his mother. "But what if the kids here don't like us because we don't have a daddy like they do?" Sienna smiled softly, her heart breaking for her children. "You two are the most amazing, smart, and kind kids I know. Anyone would be lucky to have you as friends. And e

The next day, Sienna woke up with a strange feeling in the pit of her stomach. She couldn't quite put her finger on it, but something felt off. As she went through her morning routine, she noticed that her twins were acting unusually secretive and giggly, whispering to each other and exchanging knowing glances. She couldn't help but feel a pang of curiosity mixed with concern. "Alright, you two," she said, trying to keep her tone light and playful. "What's going on? You've been acting strangely all morning." The twins exchanged another glance before Xander spoke up, trying to sound casual. "Nothing, Mommy. We're just... excited about school today." She raised an eyebrow, not entirely convinced by her son's explanation. "Really? You've never been this excited about school before. Are you sure there's nothing else going on?" Bella, unable to keep the grin off her face, chimed in. "We promise, Mommy. It's just school stuff. You don't have to worry about us." Sienna hesitated for a