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TREVOR

With Mara out of the way, I felt a wave of relief. Bella and I were able to spend more time together which helped our bond grow stronger. There was a deeper understanding between us and less arguments. I also noticed she no longer taunted me about my absence in the twins' earlier years.

I also got to spend more time with my kids. This afforded me the opportunity to get to know them better. I focused on building a stronger relationship with them whilst helping them learn the ropes of royalty. When Bella mentioned their birthday, I saw it as another opportunity to prove myself worthy to be their father.

I was more than elated, “It's going to be an unforgettable event, Bella,” I said during one of our evening talks, “It’ll be the talk of town, and I mean it. This will be their first birthday celebration with me in their life! It'll definitely be better than anything they have had,” I said and Bella's mouth came open.

“Wait, Trevor. Do you know how their previous birthdays have bee