The sun was setting, casting a warm orange hue over the city as Ella stood in her apartment, gazing out of the window. The meeting with Ethan had left her drained, yet there was a flicker of satisfaction knowing he now knows about Tania’s deceit. But as much as she wanted to feel victorious, a gnawing sense of unease lingered in the back of her mind. Something didn’t feel right.
Her thoughts were interrupted by the sound of small footsteps. Leo and Liam, her precious twin boys, bounded into the room, their faces lit up with excitement.
“Mommy, mommy! Look what we made!” Leo exclaimed, holding up a colorful drawing of their little family.
Ella smiled, her heart warming at the sight. “It’s beautiful, sweetheart. You both did an amazing job.”
Liam tugged at her sleeve. “Can we hang it on
