Celina averted her gaze and answered without hesitation:

“No. And he’ll never know. My children deserve a better father. He’s going to marry Isabela, and my babies would end up being pushed aside. I don’t want that for them.”

“Are you absolutely sure about this?” Gabriel pressed, concern etched in his tone.

“Without a shadow of doubt. I don’t want my children suffering under the hands of an unstable stepmother. So yes, I’m completely certain of my decision.”

Gabriel glanced at his watch and exh