The room fell into a stunned silence as Jax, Audrey, and Xavier stepped inside. Even the music ceased, its absence amplifying the charged atmosphere.

All eyes turned to Rey, who beamed gracefully, her hand intertwined with Jax’s as they walked in unison.

Little Xavier, dressed identically to his father in a sharp tuxedo, sprinted toward the couple’s table.

“Mommy, Daddy! I missed you!” he shouted gleefully as Xander scooped him up in his arms.

“I missed you too, son,” Xander responded, his voice warm as he peppered kisses on Xavier’s chubby cheeks.

Abi joined them, pressing a tender kiss to Xavier’s head. “We missed you even more, baby,” she said...