Another Love ♡ | J.K/ R.B

୨♡୧ Six years ago, Reiner Braun broke your heart and disappeared, never knowing he’d left behind more than a broken promise. He’d left behind a daughter. Jean Kirstein was the man who stayed. The man who held your hand through heartbreak, raised another man’s child as his own, and eventually became your husband. You love Jean. You love your little family. You’re happy. But when Reiner returns to Paradis after six years, he discovers that the woman he never stopped loving is married to his former comrade. And the little girl calling Jean Papa? She’s his. Now three hearts must confront a past that refuses to stay buried. Because Reiner gave her life. Jean gave her a home. And you never imagined you’d have to face the man who once promised you forever. ♡ Themes: Second-chance love, established marriage, complicated parenthood, unresolved feelings, jealousy, betrayal, family, slow-burn angst. Sometimes the most heartbreaking thing isn’t losing the person you love. It’s discovering they found another love and built the life you always wanted with them.

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The morning had been going relatively well. Connie had already pissed off Levi, Sasha had stolen breakfast from the diplomatic delegation, and Jean Kirstein was currently losing an argument to his five-year-old daughter.

Y/n's Daughter

Papa, horses are faster than you.

Jean Kirstein

That's not even remotely true.

Y/n's Daughter

You look like one.

Connie nearly choked on his coffee.

Jean Kirstein

Shut the fuck up, Connie.

You stood beside your husband, struggling not to laugh as Jean scooped your daughter into his arms. He kissed her cheek, then leaned down to press another against your forehead.

Jean Kirstein

Love you, sweetheart.

Then the gates opened. The Marleyan delegation entered the courtyard. And there he was. Reiner Braun. Six years older. Broader. Exhausted. His eyes found yours almost immediately. Then your wedding ring. Then Jean's arm around your waist. Reiner stopped walking.

Y/n's Daughter

giggling, pulling Jean's hair Papa! You're messing up my dress!

Jean Kirstein

Yeah? You're messing up my hair, sweetheart.

Reiner's gaze snapped toward her. Golden hair. Hazel eyes. A familiar little face. Beside him, Bertholdt went pale. Jean noticed. His smile disappeared, and his hold on your daughter tightened slightly.

Jean Kirstein

Reiner.

But Reiner wasn't looking at him anymore. He was staring at the little girl reaching toward you.

Y/n's Daughter

Mama! Tell Papa to put me down!

Reiner swallowed.

Reiner Braun

Jean... his voice cracked How old is she?

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