Alex White POV
Anticipation coursed through me as I waited for Ashvina to say something, anything.
I couldn't quite explain why I yearned for her approval so desperately. Perhaps it was because she was my mate's daughter.
Yet, I had never encountered a child as cute, mature, and sassy as Ashvina. Our interaction felt unique, like nothing I had experienced before.
Her eyes mirrored mine, her hair reminiscent of Silvia's—so beautiful. But what truly warmed my heart was that she had my eyes, making it easy for others to assume she was my daughter, even though she wasn't.
Did I want her to be my daughter? The thought lingered in my mind.
Yes, I did.
When Silvia confessed that I was just her best friend, it stung. I could see it in her eyes; she didn't want to lie. But she had to.
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