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
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