My powerful ex-husband left me because he thought I couldn’t have children—six years later, he saw me with our twins, and his new wife revealed a truth he never expected.

”

“And if they ever call you dad, it will be because they choose to. Not because of a judge, a test, or your last name.”

Santiago nodded, his voice breaking.

“I understand.”

Nearby, Mateo shouted that the ducks were fighting over bread.

Elisa corrected him. “They’re negotiating!”

Mariana laughed softly.

Santiago listened from continue reading …