Chapter 240. Night of the Full Moon

Chris keeps his eyes on the twins as they climb up the jungle gym, their laughter echoing through the park.

For a while, he allows himself to relax. The warm afternoon sun bathes the park in a golden light, and the gentle breeze rustles the leaves of the trees, creating a serene atmosphere.

He can almost forget about the tension at home, about the growing distance between him and Lara.

As he sits there, lost in thought, a woman approaches the bench and sits down next to him. She is attractive, with long, dark hair and a friendly smile.

“Beautiful day, isn’t it?” she says, her tone conversational.

Chris glances at her, surprised by the interruption. “Yeah, it is,” he replies, though his tone is distracted.

His eyes flick back to the playground, making sure he can still see the twins.

The woman follows his gaze, her smile widening. “Your kids?” she asks, nodding towards Dwayne and Zayn, who are now playing on the swings.

Chris nods, feel