Chapter 182 —Now Five...

Narrator:

Roman sat in the armchair in the suite, frowning, his hands clasped on his knees. Aylin had just settled the twins in the next room. They had eaten, played, and were now fast asleep. The peace they radiated was in stark contrast to the tension that hung between her and Roman at that moment.

“Can I ask you something?” he said, in that tone he used when the conversation was serious.

Aylin crossed her arms and looked at him. She nodded.

“Yes, of course you can.”

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