{MATURE} 

A single mother, Katherine Prescott was the perfect definition of a B3 classy lady—beautiful, brainy, and brave. She worked her ass off to ensure her children never lacked, building a name for herself while running from the unwanted attachment of the past.

But when the past she thought she’d left behind the day she fled with her babies came crashing against the walls she’d built—six years later—everything she buried resurfaced.

What if the forgotten spark and desires kept pulling her back into the very past she wanted to forget? What if her babies wouldn’t stop asking about their father? Can she really give him a second chance at love… and risk losing herself to passion again?

Aaron Knight was a celebrity. He never believed he’d see her again. But there she was—still breathtaking, still beautiful as ever. He wasn’t letting her go this time. He would get her back, by hook or by crook.

Two problems: he was married… and she was already a mother.

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"Aaron, please... you have to help me," Katherine begged, tears streaming down her face. "Jasmine's life depends on it. She needs your blood, and I'll do anything... just please."

Aaron’s expression was stoic, but the flicker in his eyes betrayed his emotions. "Why should I help you, Katherine? What's in it for me?"

Katherine's gaze locked onto his, her voice barely above a whisper. "The twins... they're yours, Aaron. The pregnancy from six years ago."

Silence fell. Aaron’s face twisted—shock first, then anger.
"And you denied it when I asked," he growled, fists clenched.

Katherine nodded, tears falling harder. "I was scared, Aaron. I didn’t know what to do."

His anger slowly faded, replaced by a deep, quiet sadness. He stepped closer. "I’ll help Jasmine. But on one condition."

Katherine’s breath caught. "Anything, Aaron. Please."

His voice was low, husky. "I want the kids to know I’m their father. And... I want you to go on a date with me. Once a week. For as long as I want."
He gently caressed her face.

Katherine’s face paled, but she nodded, her voice trembling. "Okay..."

The soft, continuous beep of the heart monitor filled the room as the curtains swayed gently with the breeze from the half-open window. Katherine sat beside Jasmine's bed, her fingers gently brushing the little girl's hand as she whispered, "Mommy's here, baby… mommy's here."


Her baby girl was now okay—just for her to wake up.


Katherine felt a slight move and her heart thudded, quickly looking at her hand that was grabbed by Jasmine.


Katherine pressed the emergency button to inform the doctor, and within some minutes, a nurse and a doctor came rushing in.


"What happened?" the nurse breathed out, checking for any issue with the IV and the monitor.


"Nothing, it's just that—" Katherine trailed off, showing the nurse her held hand, and the nurse smiled.


"Your daughter is reacting to your voice. She's conscious now and she'll soon wake up."


Chapter 24 - Do you like Mommy?