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Alexander listened in silence, guilt gnawing at him. He glanced at the boys again. There was no denying the truth. They weren\u2019t just Emily\u2019s children\u2014they were his.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy didn\u2019t you tell me?\u201d he asked, his voice low, almost broken.<\/p>\n

Emily\u2019s eyes flashed with anger, then softened. \u201cBecause men like you don\u2019t look back. I thought you\u2019d see me as a mistake, something to erase. And I wasn\u2019t going to beg for your charity.\u201dThe room went quiet. The twins looked between them, confusion in their innocent eyes.<\/p>\n

Finally, Alexander leaned forward. \u201cEmily\u2026 they\u2019re my sons, aren\u2019t they?\u201d<\/p>\n

Tears welled in her eyes, and she nodded silently.<\/p>\n

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Alexander listened in silence, guilt gnawing at him. He glanced at the boys again. There was no denying the truth. They weren\u2019t just Emily\u2019s children\u2014they were his. \u201cWhy didn\u2019t you tell me?\u201d he asked, his voice low, almost broken. Emily\u2019s eyes flashed with anger, then softened. \u201cBecause men like you don\u2019t look back. I thought…<\/p>\n

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