at when she saw a black car pulling up to the gate of her house. Anxiety gripped her chest as she glanced through the glass. When she recognised who i

st tightened as she placed a hand over her heart, willing it to slow down. The doorbell rang, snapping her out of her thoughts. She moved toward the door, her heels clicking softly against the polished tiles. Each step felt heavier, burdened with doubt and apprehension. Pausing at the door,she placed her hand on the handle and

silence, Alexa

er heart clinching as Noah peeked out from behind her legs, clutching his favourite toy car. His big brown eyes, so full of curiosity, darted between her and the stranger at the door. Alexander's confident demeanour fal

e knew was inevitable. Alexander hesitated,his polished e

nfusion ." You're my daddy?" he asked, his voice filled with

in. Placing a hand on Noah's shoulder , she offered him a reassuring smile . " I don't know where he's been,sweetheart",she said softly. " But we'll figure it out together, okay?" Noah nodded but his eyes betrayed the disappointment . For a long moment, silence hung heavy in the r

ing a drawing " Look what i made"! Both Alexander and Daniela were shocked as they turned their attention to Noah , who proudly held up a crayon drawing of a family: himself, Daniela , and a man who looked like Alexander . Alexander stared at the drawing, his expression shocked . "Is that me?"he asked, his voice soft . Noah nodded" Yes! Mommy said my dad was far away, but I still wanted to draw you".

across the street, their face obscured but their posture strangely familiar , as if they knew her well. And she couldn't shake the feeling

d. "Mommy, do you thin

curls. "He said he would, sweetheart. Let's ho

he moonlight near the gate. A keychain-a small, polished trinket sh

ted, tangled in secrets. And now, it seeme

a call", he said and rushed out as Daniela shot the door. Everything f