The Lies Behind Her Marriage novel Chapter 87

Chapter 87. I’m Your Fathe

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Chapter 87: I’m Your Father

I’m Your Father.

The apology took Serena aback.

What further caught her off guard was how Bianca was about to kneel before her. Only Nathaniel held Bianca back. “Mother, no. Your back hurts-”

With people staring at them, how could Serena let an elderly woman kneel before her?

She stepped forward herself, holding Bianca’s other arm. Serena said, “Bianca, we can talk about this another time, but right now, my family and I have already agreed to introduce you and Nathaniel to the twins.”

“Let’s set the past aside for the moment and focus on today’s agenda,” Serena added.

“Why?” Bianca sobbed. “Why aren’t you angry with me? I deserve it!”

“Don’t mistake my calmness for forgiveness. I haven’t forgotten what you did or the things you said,” Serena said softly. “But today is about the children, not my feelings.”

Her response clearly stunned Bianca. Guilt flashed in her eyes.

“Bianca, we won’t be staying long in Velmon City. We’re leaving in three days,” Serena revealed. “This is the only chance you and Nathaniel will have to sit down with us and agree on visitations.”

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‘Three days.’ Nathaniel caught it clearly. Serena and the children were leaving in three days.

Nathaniel wanted to object, to use his connections and stop her, but… he also knew his place.

Moreover, the Vanders were not ordinary people. If they wanted to disappear, leaving Nathaniel no chance of finding Serena and the children, they could do just that.

Thus, Nathaniel encouraged his mother. “Mom, let’s go back. You’ll love the twins. Ali is a smart little girl, and Bastin is such an adventurous kid.”

Bianca quickly wiped the tears from her face. She looked around, still ashamed, before glancing back at serena.” Thank you, Serena. I don’t know what to say. I should have seen it clearly. You are truly a good person.

She gulped, continuing, “I’ll wash up first.”

Nathaniel and Bianca went to the restroom. In contrast, Serena headed back to the conference room first. After Bianca finished washing her face, Nathaniel guided her there.

As they walked, Nathaniel said, “Mom, it may be hard, but I’m prepared to humble myself just to get another chance with Serena. Whatever they throw at me, I’ll take it. So please understand whatever choices I make.”

Bianca was silent at first, taking deep breaths to steady herself. They were already at the door when she said, “I understand. I’m also prepared to do whatever it takes to earn Serena’s forgiveness.”

She cupped his face. “Not just for me. Not just to experience having grandkids, but mostly for you. I want you to be happy. Your father would have wanted you to be happy. You deserve to be happy. If it weren’t for me, you

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Nathaniel held her wrist, “Shh. It’s enough, Mother, We’ve already had this talk. Let’s just… move forward and do what we can to make things right.”

Staring at the door, he added, “Starting with my children.”

They both walked in, hearts pounding,

Gavin arrived at the same time, carrying the additional gifts for the Vanders. Bianca greeted the Vanders, smiling despite not receiving a smile in return. Only Sebastian beamed at them,

For the first few seconds, the silence felt deafening… until Serena spoke.

“Bastin, Ali, there’s something Mommy needs to tell you,” Serena said, smiling at the twins.

Sebastian was seated next to Nathaniel, grinning and impatient. Alisa kept staring at Nathaniel, as if she already had a clue what was going on.

“What is it, Mommy?” Sebastian asked.

Alisa turned to Serena.

“You have a daddy,” Serena said.

At that moment, Nathaniel drew in a deep breath. His gaze fixed on the children, waiting for their reaction.

“We have a daddy?” Sebastian exclaimed, his eyes widening. When Serena nodded, he folded his arms across his chest. “I knew it. All kids should have daddies!”

“So Uncle Xavier is not our daddy?” Sebastian asked.

That question made Nathaniel’s hand curl into a fist, his jaw tightening.

“No,” Serena said. She turned to Nathaniel. “Nathan is your dad-your real dad. That’s why you share the same blood. And the same eyes.”

Sebastian’s mouth formed an “O” as he turned to Nathaniel.

Nathaniel nodded. “Yes, Sebastian. That’s right. I’m your father.”

He glanced at Ali and added, “I’m your father, Ali. I’m your dad.”

Sebastian frowned again. “But… where were you?”

“I’m sorry, Bastin. Ali.” Nathaniel crouched so they were eye level. “I wasn’t there for you before. And I should have been.”

He turned to Ali. “But I’m here now. And I’m not leaving you two.”

All of a sudden, Alisa slipped off her seat. She carefully walked toward Nathaniel, studied him again, then turned to Serena.

“Yes, Ali. Nathan, or Nate, is your father,” Serena clarified.

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Even though Silas and Sterling were against him, they offered the children quiet confirmation with a subtle

gesture.

Alisa suddenly spoke, “Dad-

She gulped. “Daddy?”

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