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TREVOR

I woke up to find my kids sleeping peacefully beside me. Before going to bed the previous night, Bella and I had questioned them about their experience with the kidnappers. They said they didn't hurt them in any way. In fact they bought them a lot of goodies and promised not to harm them. Although they still kept asking to see their parents, especially Cara.

I got busy with my schedule for the day. Thoughts of Bella filled my head as I went about my day. The return of the twins brought me so much joy. However, I couldn't ignore the fact that Bella and I were not on good terms. The kidnap had caused a strain on our relationship and it was quite evident.

We didn't spend time together anymore. Each time I tried to speak to her, she sent me away. I still felt the hurt from the bitter words she hurled at me, all of it still lingered. But we couldn't continue that way. I just couldn't ignore it or act like nothing happened. Since the kids were back, I didn't see any reason we couldn'