Vincent POV
Myra had always been expressive, but tonight her joy was at max.
“Look!” she squealed, holding up the new necklace that now glimmered against her collarbone. “Auntie said it’s magic and that it keeps your heart warm.”
The twins leaned closer as children were fascinated by anything shiny. Elijah smirked. “Wow, real magic?”
Caleb crossed his arms. “Looks like your Dad needs one too.”
Myra blinked innocently. “Why?”
“So his heart stops being cold,” Elijah whispered, loud enough for the entire universe to hear.
Adeline’s hand paused mid-motion, her eyes amused. She didn’t scold them. She simply looked at me once, as if weighing whether to intervene. I looked away first.
The boys were relentless. Caleb cupped a hand to Elijah’s ear, stage whispering, “He doesn’t even know ho
