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Sylvia Lincolm is an orphan and a single mom who’s done everything to raise her five-year-old twin daughters on her own. Their life is simple but filled with love—and that’s all she’s ever wanted. But everything begins to fall apart when she crosses paths with the friends of Rome Hariston—the man who once promised her forever, only to break her heart and leave without ever knowing she was pregnant.

Rome’s friends notice the striking resemblance between him and the twins, stirring up questions Sylvia has tried to avoid for years. Now, with her past threatening to collide with her present, Sylvia must protect her daughters—and her heart—from the man who once left her behind… but might never let her go again.

The Mistress Who Ran Away With The Twins

"Then… who is our daddy if it's not them? Is it you?" my daughter asked Dave.

I could see the way her eyes searched his face—uncertain and hesitant… but still hopeful. Like a part of her was silently wishing Dave would say yes.

Dave, probably caught off guard, scratched the back of his neck, his usual composure slipping for the first time.

His gaze briefly flickered to me, and I could see the inner debate playing out behind his eyes.

"Uhm… no," he said carefully. "Your real dad isn't one of us."

His voice turned more serious, and suddenly, I felt a knot of anxiety twist in my stomach.

I immediately stepped in before he could say another word.

"Sweethearts, how about we head home now, hmm?" I said, trying to sound as calm and cheerful as I could, hoping to steer the conversation away before it spiraled any further.

Don't talk to Strangers