Jasmine's POV
The image of Naia breaking free from my grasp will forever be burned into my memory. She ran forward with pure elation, her voice echoing across the space as she shouted, "Daddy!"
Everything around me seemed to freeze. My entire world shifted on its axis.
Before I could even comprehend what was happening, Jeffrey released Uncle Stephen's hand and chased after his sister without a moment's hesitation. He believed in her completely.
He always had, and witnessing her rush toward someone with such unbridled happiness was all the confirmation he needed.
In that instant, my worst fear materialized before my eyes. The moment I had dreaded for years had finally arrived - my children were meeting their father.
My knees nearly buckled beneath me. My heart hammered against my ribs with such force I was certain it would shatter them.
