He went to South Carolina to forget his ex—until he saw her on the beach with twin children who had his eyes, and one question changed everything he believed about his life.

“I’m trying not to.”

“You’re already failing.”

“I know.”

Down by the shore, Nora shouted, “Mommy! Daddy! Come see what Miles found!”

Mommy.

Daddy.

Both names together in one breath.

Ethan looked at Lydia.

“Ready?”

She nodded.

Together, they walked toward their children.

Years earlier, Ethan believed success meant being untouchable.

Now he understood it was much continue reading …