“I don’t expect it to be simple,” he replied earnestly. “But I want a chance to know them. And to prove to you that I’m not the same man who left you alone at the altar.”

She sighed, her resolve wavering. “Do you think you can handle what comes with being in their lives? The sleepless nights? The chaos? Because it’s not just about making amends with me, it’s about being a father to them. They deserve more than a fleeting presence.”