All Chapters of The Alpha's Dilemma: Chapter 61 - Chapter 64

As weeks passed, Ava and Mia grew increasingly close to Aiden, who had seamlessly stepped into a fatherly role. Sophia, however, struggled to bridge the emotional gap. Despite appreciating Aiden's steady presence in their lives, she found it challenging to trust him with her heart, and by extension, her children's hearts. One evening, as Sophia was putting the kids to bed, Aiden appeared in the doorway, his eyes locked on hers. 'What's going on, Sophia?' he asked, his voice low and husky. 'You've been distant lately. Is everything okay?'" Sophia felt a flutter in her chest as Aiden's eyes held hers. She tried to brush off the sensation, telling herself she was just being paranoid. But as she looked at Aiden, she saw something there that gave her pause. It was a glimmer of genuine concern, of kindness. "What's going on, Sophia?" Aiden repeated, his voice softer now. "You've been distant lately. Is everything okay?" Sophia hesitated, unsure of how to respond. She didn't want to

"Sophia's voice cut through the excitement. "I hate to be the fun killer guys, but we need to get you girls to school on time. We have the parents-teacher conference meeting today." "Nooooo, Mum!" Mia's face fell, her disappointment palpable as she groaned, her voice laced with desperation. "Do we really have to go to school today mummy? Can't you just call in sick? Tell them we're not feeling well so we can stay home and celebrate with you guys instead." "Sophia looked at her girls sternly. "What did I tell you about lying?" she asked. "Lying isn't good because it ruins your reputation and makes people not trust you," Ava and Mia chimed in unison. Sophia nodded, satisfied. "That's right. Lying is never an option. Now, secondly, there's no skipping school because...?" Ava and Mia joined in, completing the familiar phrase: "Skipping school makes you unserious, and unseriousness can make you a dropout or ruin your future!" Mia concluded, her tone laced with disappointment,