Nolan and Nicholas wrapped their small arms around Michael, their little faces alight with joy as they snuggled against him.
“Daddy, did you miss us?” Nolan asked, his voice brimming with excitement.
Michael chuckled softly, kissing the tops of their heads.
“Of course I did, my little sweethearts,” he replied, his voice tender as he held them close. But a slight frown crossed his face, one that didn’t go unnoticed by his observant sons.
“Daddy, what’s wrong?” Nicholas asked, looking up with wide, innocent eyes.
Michael scratched his temple, trying to soften his expression.
“It’s just… that man, Gabriel. I can’t stop thinking about him,” he admitted. “I need to stop him from coming to my woman.”
The boys' eyes widened, and they broke into cheers. “Yay! Yes, Daddy! Go, Daddy!” they ch
