A lot has happened within two years. Joe finally gave in and granted Royce 60% custody while he took the remaining 40%. As for their relationship it became way better. The bitterness between them eventually settled. They finally came to their senses and decided what was best for Jax. He was now a energetic little boy going on five pretty soon. Not to mention an amazing big brother. Royce had given birth to yet another boy, Ryker Visser. Despite Joe's comments and theories the baby was his, the blonde hair spoke for itself when Ryker was born, no question about who he belonged to.
Neels won that round.
Now what the world didn't know about, is Royce being Mrs. Neels Visser. A few weeks after Ryker was born, she and Neels went down to the courthouse and made it legal. Only their parents were present and they swore to keep it private. They both had rings but whenever they were around friends, they'd take them off. They enjoyed the privacy. In all honesty, she was enjoying their little fairy tale. She didn't care who knew or who didn't know. Royce felt like her marriage with Joe happened fast and ended even faster. She was terrified of losing Neels. And she'd do anything to keep her happier ever after. This time.
But Royce still had yet to tell Joe. It wasn't an easy topic to bring up. She knew he'd probably be heartbroken, especially since him and Galina finally decided to go their separate ways. For good. Apparently karma was a real thing. Joe caught Galina in a bunch a lies and was now reaping what he once sowed.
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"I really hope the teething faze settles down, I think me and him both got only three hours of sleep last night." Royce sighed while pushing the stroller. She walked through the mall with her newly wedded husband, but boyfriend in public.
"At least you got sleep, after Jax woke us up cause he had a nightmare he didn't let me leave his room. I woke up with half my body dangling off the bed." Neels chugged his coffee.
"I have no idea how I'm gonna do it this weekend when you're gone." She shook her head.
"I told you I'd pass on Paris Fashion Week but somebody insisted I do it." Neels nudged her.
Royce nudged him back. "Cause babe it's Paris! You'd be stupid not to walk the runway in one of the most highly anticipated events. Plus it's been awhile since you've done a show, it's the perfect opportunity for you to get back out there."
Neels let out a long sigh. "I really wish you and the boys could come with me."
"Me too, but two kids on a plane for that many hours will be the death of me." Royce smiled. "No offense Ryker." She winked at the little boy who giggled at his mom.
"Hey just out of curiosity, when are you gonna tell Joe we're married so I can start wearing my ring in public?" He wondered.
Royce scratched the side of her head and shrugged. "Whenever he isn't in a heartbroken state..."
