chapter 50

As they walked down the corridor, Nikki's heart raced with the weight of her confession. With each step, her resolve solidified, knowing that she couldn't keep the truth hidden any longer. Turning to Alexander, she took a deep breath, steeling herself for his reaction.

"Alexander," she began, her voice trembling slightly with emotion, "there's something you need to know. The baby... he's yours too."

Alexander's steps faltered for a moment, his eyes widening in surprise at her revelation. "What do you mean?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper, his emotions unreadable.

Nikki met his gaze head-on, her own eyes brimming with sincerity. "I found out after we... after everything," she explained, her voice steady despite the nerves churning in her stomach. "I didn't want to burden you with it, but now that he's here, you deserve to know."

For a long moment, Alexander remained silent, his mind undoubtedly racing with a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. Then, slowly, he reached out and took her hand in his, his touch gentle yet reassuring.

"Thank you for telling me, Nikki," he said softly, his eyes searching hers for any sign of doubt or hesitation. "I... I don't know what to say."

Nikki squeezed his hand gently, a sense of relief washing over her at his acceptance of the truth. "We'll figure it out together," she said, her voice filled with conviction. "For our son."