“Mom… he’s my brother.”
The mansion’s courtyard stirred as the wind whispered secrets long buried, carrying memories Penelope had never dared to face.
The Hidden Twin: Ashton Meets Luke Ashton, the young millionaire, encountered a street boy who looked exactly like him — dirty, barefoot, and clad in tattered clothes.
Hesitant at first, the boy, Luke, slowly warmed to Ashton’s kind presence. But when Ashton tried to introduce him to his mother, Luke panicked and bolted.
Penelope arrived moments later, worried, but Ashton kept the encounter secret, and the party continued.
Still, his mind lingered on Luke, haunted by the uncanny resemblance.
That night, Penelope was tormented by recurring dreams: she held Ashton as a baby, yet sensed another child had been taken from her.
Afonso dismissed it as mere fantasy, urging her to seek therapy, but deep down, she remained convinced there had been twins.
The next morning, Penelope dressed with elegance, taking Ashton to school.
Afonso feigned composure but secretly feared Penelope’s dreams might reveal the truth about Ashton’s origins, prompting him to act preemptively.
At school, Ashton could not focus. He replayed the image of the ragged boy on the streets. Hazel noticed his distraction.
Ashton confessed he’d seen a boy identical to him — same height, same hair and eyes — living alone on the streets.
Hazel suggested the possibility of a twin and urged him to search for him. Ashton knew only the name — Luke — and not his whereabouts.
Hazel arranged for her driver, Theodore, to take them to the district where Ashton had seen Luke, and he agreed.
Meanwhile, Luke wandered the streets, haunted by memories of Ashton and the opulent party hall. Despite hunger and fear, he felt a pull toward returning, sensing the encounter was significant.
By noon, Ashton and Hazel slipped out of school. At the gate, Afonso and Michelle arrived first, but Ashton refused to leave, insisting he had lunch plans with Hazel.
Hazel explained they were working on a school project, defusing the tension. Afonso remained skeptical but allowed it.
Michelle secretly shared a kiss with him, revealing their ongoing affair. In Theodore’s car, Hazel suggested detouring to the Peach District party hall rather than going home.
Ashton admired her resourcefulness. Meanwhile, Penelope, immersed in work, was surprised to hear Afonso claim Ashton was at a friend’s house.
Michelle persuaded Penelope to take a day off, distracting her from memories of lost twins. At the hall, Ashton and Hazel searched for Luke.
The street seemed empty. Ashton sighed, disappointed, while Hazel maintained optimism and slipped inside to gather information.
Outside, Ashton suddenly spotted Luke rummaging through a trash can. Luke froze, then smiled when he recognized Ashton.
Hazel gasped at the uncanny resemblance. Ashton approached gently.
Luke explained his distrust of adults, his life on the streets, and his past — abandoned as a baby and briefly cared for by homeless guardians who had passed away.
Ashton assured him, “You’re not alone anymore. We’ll help you.” Hazel added, “Yes, you’re coming with us.” Luke hesitated, skeptical.
Then Hazel noticed a birthmark identical to Ashton’s. Astonished, Ashton confirmed it.
Hazel whispered, “Twin brothers.” Luke struggled to comprehend the revelation.
Theodore arrived to drive them to safety. Luke panicked, fearing shelters, but Ashton and Hazel reassured him.
Noticing their resemblance, Theodore remarked, “Mrs. Penelope said she only had one son.”
Hunger broke the tension, and they stopped at a diner. Luke ate ravenously while Ashton and Hazel watched, hearts heavy yet hopeful.
Ashton decided they must take Luke to Penelope to confirm the truth. Theodore assured him he would be safe.
Back at the mansion, Penelope returned from a day out. Ashton excitedly introduced Luke as a “new friend.”
Afonso arrived, pale and shocked. Ashton pointed out Luke’s striking resemblance, leaving Michelle speechless.
Penelope, tears streaming, embraced Luke, recognizing the same blue eyes she shared with Ashton. Memories of the twin pregnancy and Afonso’s deception flooded back.
Years ago, Afonso, fearing exposure, had conspired with Michelle and a corrupt doctor to hide one of the twins, leaving him to survive on the streets.
Now reunited, Penelope declared Luke was her son despite Afonso and Michelle’s protests.
Ashton confirmed the identity through the matching birthmark. DNA testing sealed the truth: Luke was Penelope’s son.
Finally safe, Luke became part of a loving family with Penelope and Ashton. Hazel and Theodore’s support ensured stability and love.
Together, they built a life founded on truth, care, and the joy of finally being together as a family.
