Contract and signing process It had been a long time since he had a restless night due to important thoughts keeping him awake. But that night, Alaric found himself unable to sleep, tossing and turning with anxiety. Morning arrived mercilessly, reminding him of the tasks ahead. First and foremost, he had to see Candy and discuss the contract and its clauses. He said goodbye to Millie, who was already heading off to school, still excited about her potential new mother. She had tried to pry details out of him, but Alaric had asked for a little more time. He couldn’t reveal anything just yet. Larry's excitement didn't overwhelm Millie, nor did it faze him. When Larry's birthday party came and went without him asking Millie to be his girlfriend, the rumor that had caused Millie's fleeting d

