Sebastian stood in the foyer, adjusting the straps of the twins’ backpacks with a quiet determination. Today would be perfect. He was sure of it.
The zoo.
Ice cream.
A carousel ride.
He had planned it all down to the last detail — checked the weather, mapped out the exhibits, even reserved tickets ahead of time. This wasn’t just a fun outing. This was his chance. A day that would show Elliott and Amelia that he could be more than just the man who had shown up late in their lives — he could be their father.
Isabelle watched from the staircase, arms crossed. Her expression was the same careful neutrality she often wore when it came to him — like she was waiting for him to stumble. “You sure about this?”
Sebastian forced a smile, adjusting his grip on the twins’ backpacks. “I’ve got it
