Finally together with the kids!

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Reynard took a deep breath. "Are you sure you really want to know some of it? You know it's based on my perspective. Aren't you afraid I might exaggerate what I'm about to say?" Reynard asked seriously.

Victor met Reynard's gaze, his voice steady despite the turmoil inside him. "I believe everything you say because, no matter what it is, I know you wouldn't lie to me about it. You were there by Rina's side when she was hurting."

"Then... I bet you already know what happened to Rina when she gave birth to the twins and how much pain she endured. She still doesn't know the truth—that Venice is her real daughter, Venedict's twin." Reynard paused, letting the weight of his words sink in. "But before that... do you know what happened to Rina before she gave birth?"