, every second stretching into an eternity as Alexander stared at her,his mind working overtime to process her revelati

nd something else she couldn't quite place. A part of her wanted to lash out at him for questioning her, for doubting the existence of their child. But she knew it was pointless.She had her share of guilt to bear for keeping the truth from him all these years. Taking a ste

e him, as if it held a truth he wasn't ready to face. He took a step back, his posture rigid. " You expect me to believe

ander . I am here to tell you the truth. I raised him alone. I kept him far away from the world you built, from the life

darting across the page. Daniela watched as disbelief turned into shock and then something deeper full of regrets. " It's ...... real",he muttered, his voice barely above a whisper . His hand fell to his side, still holding the paper. He looked up at Daniela , his faze unsteady. " Why didn't you tell me before"? Daniela's throat tightened. "Because I was scared", she admitted, her voice breaking. Before Alexander could respond, a new voice broke through the charged atmosphere . " Well, well", Richard drawled,stepping forward with his usual smirk,his tone oozing sarcasm. " This is an interesting development ". Daniela barely spared him a glance, her focus locked on Alexander . " Stay out of this, Richard", she snapped , her patience already fraying at the edges. But Richard

llingly controlled. Her heart twisted painfully. " Noah. His name is Noah". For a few moments, his hard expression eased , and something gentle appeared in his eyes- regret, guilt or perhaps disbelief - but it was quickly buried. " So you thought you could raise him alone?" His voice was calm, but the bitterness was unmistakable. Daniela's voice softened through the fire in her eyes. " I didn't just think it- I did. He's smart , kind and everyt

smile widening. " Family secrets have a way of blowing up in everyone's face.And this little revelation?it doesn't just affect him. It affects all of us". Alexander turned to Richard, his expression hardening. " Enough", he snapped ." This isn't your business". " Isn't it?" Richard said, stepping closer, unfazed by his brother's fury. " Do you even understand what's at stake here? A child appearing out of nowhere isn't just a personal matter, Alexander . The Dane's f

be a father. To do better. To be there for him". He exhaled sharply,his voice tinged with doubt. " What if I fail?" " Then you try aga

r of amusement. "Oh, this is rich," he said. "You think a single m

nation unwavering. "Alexander deserves to meet his s

ief and the desire to know the boy who b

said, her voice steady. "Y

if this all goes south? Do you think you ca

s voice sharp. "That's enough, Rich

it," he said , stepping closer, his presence filling the room." If Noah is my son I will meet him tomorrow - but only if you answer one last th

faltering. " Are you here just for Noah, or is t