39| I'm A Father!

Four days had passed, and Ares and Tina's Maldives getaway continued to cast its shadow over Valerie's home. The bond between Valerie and the kids deepened as they crafted their own adventures, free from the parental duo.

Video calls, a digital lifeline, helped bridge the geographical gap. During one such call, Valerie couldn't hide her joy for Ares, who seemed to have found love amidst the chaos.

The following day, after the usual school drop-off routine, Valerie sought solace in her mall. The familiar hum of business and the rapport with her staff provided a welcomed break.

Returning home in the afternoon, she relaxed by soaking herself in a perfumed bath.

The preschool bell rang, signaling the end of another academic day and children spilled out, their chatter merging with the anticipation of parents waiting for the daily pickup.

Meanwhile, Nelson was across the street, as he just left a building he recently acquired. This structure, soon to be transformed into an AI company, hin