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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

"Yes, this is me—Alpheus. And about your number… I'm sorry, Sylvia. I asked Teacher Amie for it because there's something really important I need to ask you. Have you, by any chance, seen a five-year-old boy named Gabriel?"

"Y-Yes.." I said, my breath catching before I sighed in relief.

"Is he there? In your house right now?" he pressed.

There was a pause on the other end, followed by a soft exhale—like a weight had been lifted from his chest.

"Actually," Alpheus continued, "that boy is currently being searched for by both the Monteverdes and the Haristons. He's my nephew too. I just needed to know if he's okay. Is he... comfortable there?"

I glanced toward the living room where Gabriel sat quietly on the couch. His eyes wandered around the unfamiliar space, observing everything with cautious curiosity. Egypt, meanwhile, was cheerfully chatting with him, doing her best to make him respond.

Things Kids Shouldn’t Have to Say