NATHAN'S POVThe twins were relentless. As they usually were. As I had come to expect. Alex had latched onto my arm, determined, while Alexia watched with quiet expectancy, arms crossed like she already knew I’d give in. They wanted a bedtime story. No, they expected one.“Mom tells us stories all the time. Kate does too when she's here. Even Aunty Grace tells us stories.” Alex argued, tugging me toward their room. “And since you’re here, you have to tell one too.”“I don’t have to do anything.” I pointed out, but I was already moving, much to Alex’s delight.He grinned. “But you will.”I sighed, shooting a glance at Alexia. “You agree with him?”She didn’t say anything right away. Just tilted her head, assessing. Then, after a long pause, she shrugged. “You don’t seem like a bad storyteller.”A compliment. I’d take it.Mrs. Jackson watched from the doorway, her arms folded, amusement flickering in her sharp gaze. “You’re in trouble now, Nathan. Once they get attached, there’s no sh
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