The Billionaire baby's mama

iously allowed Alex to become a more

nding shared parenting duties wi

ded skepticism to a fragile camaraderie, fueled by Lily's in

poken tension lingered. Tori couldn't shake the nagging doubts that resurfaced whenever

internal struggle,

talk about what ha

and she crossed her

talk about, Alex. Th

hurt you, Tori. I want you to know that I'm not the same person

g the weight of the

he consequences, Alex. Lily deserves st

to be a stable presence for Lily, Tori. I'm committed to

rounding her parents. Tori forced a smile, hiding her inner turmoil, and joined Lily in a game of tag. Alex

to bedtime routines. Tori appreciated the genuine effort Alex put into being present for Lily,

ily to bed, Tori found herse

f contemplation. Alex, aware of the gro

and it's not easy, but I need you to see that I'm tr

es. "Trying is not enough, Alex. Lily deserves s

I messed up, and I can't change the past. But I'm here now, a

r protective instincts and a yearning for L

than words, Alex. I n

s, helped with homework, and even tackled the challenges of a toddler's picky eating habits.

y. Tori, cautiously lowering her guard, witnessed Lily's blossoming happiness. Yet, the

herself alone with Alex in the living room. The atmosphere crack

his?" Tori asked, her voice st

be a family, Tori. Not just for Lily's sake but because I'v

flicker of vulnerability

abou

every

but I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make things right. I w

The apartment, once a battlefield of strained emotions, transformed into a space that

ess in the presence of both parents fueled a yearning for a complete family. Yet, the skepticism born f

found themselves attending Lily's school event together. The atmosph

s and fellow parents, genuine smiles replacing th

at Tori's hand. "Look, Mommy! Dad

fort between father and daughter. The sight tugged at Tori's heart, a

ori. "Tori, I know this journey isn't easy, but I'm committed to pro

's not just about proving yourself to me. There's something you're not

trying to untangle the truth. My father has his reasons, and I'm unraveling them pie

n. "Alex, secrets have a way of resurfacing. I need to know

ll be transparent with you. Lily's happiness and our family's well-

ate balance of shared custody and co-parenting, each day brought a mix of joy and uncertainty. Lily's laught

ecounted her day. Tori's attention, however, drifted to Alex's phone,

she asked, gesturin

"It's just work. I have a few

face. "Alex, we agreed that family time is im

s eyes. "I know, Tori. I'll try to keep work from int

he delicate balance between Alex's commitment to their fam

surface intensified, and a sense of forebodi

ex rushed in, a tense expression on his face. "T