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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

I still remember saying I didn't want to see any of Rome's friends ever again.

Alfonso greeted me with an overly cheerful grin, as if nothing had happened yesterday.

We caught them just as they were stepping out of the car at the school gate. He and Alpheus were holding flowers and food—just like they always used to bring every morning to our house.

"Good morning, Uncle Alpheus! Good morning, Uncle Alfonso!"

"Good morning, Paris and Egypt! It's so nice to see you both again!" Alfonso beamed, thrilled to see the kids. He started to step toward Egypt, arms extended.

But I quickly stepped in front of him, shielding both children behind me.

"What are you doing here?" I asked sharply.

"Didn't you understand what I said yesterday? I told you—I don't want to see your faces ever again. So please, just leave us alone."

I Was Supposed to Hate Them