With a deep breath, Elara revealed the secret she had kept for a decade. 'I adopted the children from Sara, who was in desperate need,' she confessed. Julian’s world tilted on its axis. 'Adopted?' he echoed, stunned. The magnitude of Elara’s sacrifice began to dawn on him. She had taken on a monumental responsibility, all while keeping the truth hidden to protect everyone involved. The room fell silent, the weight of her revelation palpable.