chapter 51

As the years passed, Nikki and Alexander navigated the ups and downs of parenthood with grace and determination. Their daughter, Nicole, brought immeasurable joy into their lives, her laughter filling their home with warmth and light.

On this particular day, Nikki found herself lost in a world of make-believe with Nicole in her playroom, the two of them engrossed in a game of princesses and dragons. The maids, ever attentive to Nicole's every whim, joined in the fun, adding to the excitement and laughter that filled the air.

But their idyllic playtime was interrupted by the unexpected arrival of Alexander, who had returned home earlier than anticipated. Nikki's heart skipped a beat as she caught sight of him in the doorway, his expression a mixture of surprise and amusement at the scene before him.

"Alexander!" Nikki exclaimed, a smile spreading across her face as she rose to greet him, Nicole trailing behind her, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "I wasn't expecting you home so soon."

Alexander's eyes softened as he took in the sight of Nikki and Nicole, his heart swelling with love and pride. "I couldn't stay away any longer," he replied, his voice filled with warmth as he crossed the room to envelop them both in a tight embrace.

Nikki felt a rush of affection wash over her as she leaned into Alexander's embrace, her worries and stresses melting away in his arms. "We missed you," she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper, her eyes shining with emotion.

Alexander pressed a tender kiss to her forehead, his love for her evident in every gesture. "I missed you too," he whispered,