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Almost instinctively, he shouted, “Emily!” 

The shout was loud enough that not only Emily heard it- Alexander did too. 

Alexander had been about to lead the two kids toward the next ride, but the moment he spotted Ethan, he scrapped that plan entirely. 

Ethan strode over with Sophia in his arms and stopped in front of Emily, his voice low and soft. “Grandpa wants us back at Wilson Manor for dinner.” 

Emily froze for a second, then shook her head coolly. “Not today. I came out with Molly, and I need to get her home.” 

Ethan didn’t back down. “Then I’ll go with you to drop her off, and after that, we’ll head to my grandpa’s together.” 

Sophia lay limp in his arms, all her earlier energy gone. 

At the sound of Emily’s voice, she lifted her head just a fraction, her lips parting to whisper “Mommy“-but when Emily didn’t even glance her way, the word died in her throat, and she sank back down. 

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Ethan opened his mouth to push further, but Alexander stepped squarely between them, his patience worn thin. “Mr. Wilson, haven’t you had enough? You’re a man–can’t you see you’re trying to force a woman into something she clearly doesn’t want?” 

Ethan tightened his hold on Sophia, his face hardening as he fixed Alexander with a cold stare. “This is family business. It has nothing to do with you.” 

Alexander let out a sharp scoff. “Oh yeah? Well, let me tell you something–cheating during a marriage might not be illegal, but coercing a woman? That’s a whole different story.” 

From behind, Emily caught Alexander’s words and instinctively tugged at his sleeve, murmuring softly, “Alexander, let’s just go.” 

She had no interest in causing a scene here, and even less in wasting breath arguing pointless battles with Ethan. 

Alexander glanced down at her fingers clutching his sleeve, and something in him softened instantly. He turned, grabbed Tommy’s hand, and said simply, “Alright.” 

Emily reached for Molly. “Sweetie, time to head home.” 

With that, the four of them walked away together. 

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Ethan watched them walk away, his jaw clenched so tight the 

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muscles jutted out. 

Sophia lifted her head again, catching sight of Emily holding Molly’s hand as the little girl skipped happily beside her. 

A sour twist shot through her chest. She wrapped her arms around Ethan’s neck and whined miserably, “Daddy, let’s go home. My leg’s starting to hurt.” 

Worried, Ethan gently set her down on a nearby bench and carefully examined the wound. 

Once he was satisfied there was no sign of infection, he scooped her up again and carried her out of the park. 

Alexander lingered a few steps behind Emily and Molly, still holding Tommy’s hand. 

When the girls had pulled ahead a bit, he crouched down to Tommy’s level and whispered, “Tommy, go tell Ms. Carter you’d like to have dinner with her tonight.” 

Tommy immediately ducked his head, mumbling under hist breath, “Mr. Lessing, you promised! You said you’d take me to the haunted house today–now it’s dinner instead?” 

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his own lips to shush him. 

Tommy caught on at once and nodded vigorously. 

Alexander released him, giving the top of his head a light pat. “As soon as I get this sorted, I swear we’ll hit the haunted house–and not just one, but a bunch of different ones.” 

Tommy rolled his eyes dramatically. “You always say that, but you never do.” 

Alexander begged playfully, “Come on, buddy–help me out here. Please?” 

Tommy thought it over, his eyes darting mischievously before he relented. “Fine.” 

Then he added shyly, “But Mr. Lessing… Molly’s kinda scary. I really wanna be friends with her, but I’m too nervous to talk to her.” 

Alexander had noticed it earlier–Tommy was a bit intimidated by Molly’s bold personality. 

But he also knew that beneath her fierce exterior, Molly was actually a sweet, obedient little girl. 

The moment stirred memories of his younger self. 

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only, back before Emily married Ethan, he’d fought harder 

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if he’d been more decisive about what he wanted–none of this mess would be happening now. 

But at the time, Emily had been so deeply in love with Ethan that Alexander had stepped aside, convinced it was the right thing. 

Now, knowing how it had all turned out, he couldn’t help but think: he should have fought for her, no matter what. 

Alexander cupped Tommy’s cheek gently, his voice earnest. “Listen, little man–when you want something, go after it. Don’t wait until it’s too late and you’re left with regrets.” 

The words were meant for Tommy, but they echoed just as loudly for himself. 

Tommy nodded solemnly. “Okay. I get it.” 

Gathering his courage, he jogged ahead and called out, “Ms. 

Carter!” 

Emily stopped and turned, smiling down at him softly. “What’s up, Tommy?” 

Tommy looked up at her, his small face flushed with 

determination. “Ms. Carter… I’d really like to have dinner with you tonight.” 

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