My Billionaire Ex Beg For A Second Chance-Chapter 95: Change Of Plan

As the sun dipped low on the horizon, Katherine stepped out of the office building alongside Felix. The air was pleasantly cool, and for once, she felt the tension of the day slowly uncoil from her shoulders.

It was the end of another busy workday, and despite the mental fatigue that clung to her like a second skin, she was eager for one thing—picking up the twins.

Felix, walking beside her in a tailored navy suit with his jacket casually slung over one shoulder, offered her a rare, easy smile. "I figured I could tag along to pick them up today."

Katherine returned the smile, her heart unexpectedly warming at the thought. "They’ll be thrilled," she said. "They’ve been asking about you."

"Have they?" he asked, raising an eyebrow as they reached his car. "Well, that’s good news for me. I’ve been missing them too."

When they arrived, two small bodies launched themselves into their arms.

"Mommy!"

"Uncle Felix!"

Nathan and Maya had identical grins on their faces as they ran forward, throwing their little arms around their mother and Felix. Felix crouched to catch them, laughing as they nearly knocked him over.

After a few more squeals and a round of hugs, the four of them made their way back to the car.

"Should we eat out today?" Felix asked once they were all buckled in.

Katherine glanced at him, a little surprised. "Eating out?"

"Yeah. Just something casual," he added, adjusting the mirror. "The kids could use a little fun. And honestly... so could we."

Nathan and Maya erupted into enthusiastic cheers from the backseat. Katherine chuckled, shrugging. "Alright then. Casual it is."

They ended up at a cozy, family-friendly restaurant tucked into a lively corner of the city. The kids immediately spotted the indoor play area near the back and pleaded to go.

Katherine nodded. "Just be careful, okay?"

"Yes, Mommy!" the twins said in unison before sprinting off.

She watched them go with a small smile before settling into the booth across from Felix.

"They have too much energy," she murmured, smoothing a napkin over her lap.

Felix smirked, leaning back. "Takes after you, I’m sure."

Katherine rolled her eyes but didn’t argue. The server came by, and they ordered—nothing fancy, just comforting plates of pasta, garlic bread, and kid-sized meals with fruit and cheese on the side.

As they waited, the kids occasionally popped back to show off a drawing or ask for a sip of juice, then ran off again. Felix chatted with her in between, his voice gentle and playful. It was... nice. Almost too nice.

Eventually, bellies full and eyelids growing heavier, the group made their way back to the car.

Felix helped buckle the twins in, brushing a hand over Nathan’s hair before shutting the door. He turned to Katherine as she moved toward the driver’s side.

"I’ll see you tomorrow?" he asked.

She nodded. "Yeah. Goodnight, Felix."

He gave her a small smile, lingering a second longer than necessary. "Goodnight."

He stepped back onto the curb, hands in his pockets, watching as Katherine pulled away with the twins in tow. She could feel his gaze in the rearview mirror until she turned the corner.

As she drove, Katherine’s thoughts returned to earlier — to the way Felix had spoken on the phone in his office.

"Irene," he had said. She was sure of it.

But... hadn’t he insisted it was "Ilene" from Japan?

Her brow furrowed slightly as she turned down her street. Maybe she really had misheard. Maybe she was overthinking. Again.

With a sigh, she reached the apartment building and pulled into her spot. The twins had already begun to doze off, their little heads leaning against the seat belts.

"Come on, sleepyheads," she murmured, gently nudging them awake.

Still yawning, they grabbed their bags and followed her toward the building’s entrance.

But as they turned the corner of the hallway, Katherine stopped short.

Standing in front of her apartment door, hands tucked in the pockets of a slate-gray coat, was Leonard.

Her heart gave a small jolt of surprise.

"Uncle Leo!" the twins cried in delight, rushing forward without hesitation.

Leonard crouched just in time, catching them in a warm, tight hug. His smile was wide, but Katherine noticed something flicker behind his eyes—a weariness he was trying to mask.

"Look at you two," he murmured, ruffling their hair. "Getting bigger every day."

Katherine’s footsteps slowed as she approached them, her expression a mixture of surprise and mild amusement. "Leonard? What are you doing here?"

He stood, brushing invisible dust from his coat and smiling with practiced ease. "I... was hoping to have dinner with you all."

Nathan blinked innocently. "But we just had dinner. With Uncle Felix."

A brief shadow crossed Leonard’s face. His smile faltered for only a second before he recovered, nodding slowly. "Ah. I see. Well, that’s good then. I’m glad you all ate."

Maya’s small hand tugged at his coat sleeve. "But are you hungry, Uncle Leo? You didn’t eat?"

He crouched again, shaking his head. "No, no. I’ll grab something. Don’t worry about me, okay?"

The twins looked at each other, then at Katherine, their faces filled with concern. "But... he’ll be hungry," Maya whispered.

Nathan added, "You can eat with us too, Uncle Leo."

Leonard laughed softly and brushed a hand through Nathan’s hair. "I’m okay, little man. Really. I’ll be fine."

But the sight of the kids’ pleading expressions—and Leonard’s quiet effort to brush off his disappointment —tugged at something inside Katherine.

She hesitated, looking at the man before her. Whatever his flaws, Leonard was still trying—for the twins.

She shifted the grocery bag higher in her arm, then said softly, "Come in. I’ll make you dinner."

Leonard’s eyes lifted to hers, his brows rising in surprise. "Are you sure? You don’t have to—"

"It’s fine," Katherine cut in, already stepping toward the door. "They clearly want you to stay. I’ll make something light."

She entered the passcode and pushed the door open, letting the twins run ahead inside.

Leonard followed more slowly, his steps light, as if unsure if he truly belonged there.

Katherine placed the bag on the kitchen counter, moving toward the stove with practiced ease. Her heart beat a little faster, but she didn’t stop to question why. She only knew one thing—he had come for the twins, not her. And after everything, the least she could do was not send him away tonight.

She turned toward the refrigerator when she felt it—the subtle brush of warmth behind her. Leonard stood close, not too close, but enough that she could feel the shift in the air.

"Thank you, Kathy."

Katherine stiffened, but didn’t turn. She said nothing, letting the silence speak for itself.

But her heart... it whispered questions she wasn’t ready to answer.