Episode 1

"Mommy, mommy! It is pouring outside!" Axel exclaimed, tugging on Aria's hand. Aria smiled and looked out the window, where the rain was indeed coming down heavily. "Ah yes, it is a real thunderstorm, isn't it?" she said, her eyes gazing into the distance.

Axel nodded excitedly. "Yeah, I love thunderstorms!"

Aria's expression turned thoughtful, and she seemed lost in thought at the moment. " You know Axel, this night reminds me of that night with thunder and lightning..."

Axel looked up at her curiously. "What night, mommy?"

Aria hesitated, then seemed to shake off the memory. "Oh, never mind, sweetie. It is just some old memories. Let's focus on making hot chocolate and enjoy the storm together!"

But Axel curiosity was piqued. "No mommy, tell me! What happened that night?"

Aria sighed

Axel then said, "Mommy I can see you're not ready to tell me about that night yet. That's okay! I'll wait until you're ready to tell me. Can we make a deal that when you're ready, you'll tell me all about it? Let's drink the hot chocolate you made. I love spending time with you, mommy!

Aria then smiled and said "I love spending time with you too" and then kissed his forehead.

"Hurry up and finish your hot chocolate sweetie because we have to go to bed early since you have school tomorrow and I have to go to work" she said.

Axel nodded and said "Okay mommy! But can you please read a book to me.

"Sure, what book do you want me to read to you?" Aria asked?

Axel exclaimed, "Yay! Read me the story about the toad and ratty. I love toad's adventures!"

Aria said "Alright" and then read the story to him, she then tucked Axel into bed, smiling as he yawned and snuggled under the blankets. 'Goodnight sweetie' she whispered, kissing his forehead.

As she turned off the light, she couldn't help but think about the father Axel never knew. Liam Flynn, the billionaire CEO with the reputation of being ruthless in business. They had met at a conference, and one night had led to...this. Axel.

Aria never told Liam about their son. Besides she was doing just fine on her own. But sometimes like tonight, she wondered what would happen if Liam ever found out.

Meanwhile back at Liam side,

Liam Flynn stood at the floor-to-ceiling windows of his high-rise office, gazing out over the glittering cityscape. His eyes traced the sleek skyscrapers and bustling streets below, but his mind was elsewhere.

Despite his vast wealth and success, he felt a nagging sense of emptiness. He had it all- the penthouse, the luxury cars, the high end suit but something was missing. He couldn't quite put a finger on it, but he felt he was living someone else dream, not his own

As he gazed out of the city, he thought about his life's purpose. Was it just to make to money? Was there more to life than this? He felt restless, a sense that there was something he was meant to be doing, but he didn't know what it was.

Liam's thoughts were interrupted by the sound of his phone buzzing. He sighed and turned back to his desk, his mind snapping back to the present. He had a meeting to get to and a deal to close. But the feeling of emptiness lingered, a constant reminder that there was more to life than just success.

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