“I never wanted them to be a part of this world of ours, Alexander. The cameras, the scrutiny. They deserve a childhood filled with innocence, not tabloid headlines.”
Alexander looked at his children again, their laughter now ringing in his ears like a melody he longed to learn. “Can I… can I be a part of their lives?”
Lila regarded him with a measured look, the weight of her decision evident. “That’s not for me to decide. It’s for you to show them who you are and let them decide if they want you in their world.”
As the evening wore on, Alexander found himself surrounded by congratulations and well-wishes, but his mind was on the challenge ahead. Winning back the trust of the children he never knew existed would require a different kind of dedication, one that demanded not just proving his success but showing his heart.
As he watched Lila leave with Noah and Nora, he knew this was the beginning of a new journey—one where wealth and status would mean nothing, but the love of a father could mean everything.