Chapter 247

Three Years Later

I squeezed the ball gown dress around my body, desperate to see my little bump. Promising to get married within three years while not being pregnant was a stupid thing to do.

Especially when I had a husband who was a bit too obsessed with expanding our family as if a three-year- old and a two-year-old weren’t enough already.

That’s right. Baby three was on its way.

After having the grand and perfect wedding ceremony 1 had always dreamed of, it was time for the reception-and to be honest, I was over it already.

Morning sickness had not been the kindest to me, and I needed some sleep.

The two little demons running circles around me weren’t of that much help either. Siena, who was three, and our youngest son, a little ball of energy named after his grandfather-Lucio, had not taken any naps for the day.

One would expect them to be quiet, but no-it was the complete opposite.

“Come on, guys, knock it off,” I tried, knowing it wouldn’t work. They weren’t listening because they viewed Christian as the cool parent and me as the weak parent who could not give them any punishments.

“Lucio, don’t stop!” Siena encouraged her brother, pulling the ends of my dress.

“Yes, yes-Sisi!” Lucio listened to his sister as the two began to play a game of tag around my dress.

Siena was a stubborn toddler, a great speaker, and had a will of her own. She knew exactly what she did and didn’t want-and had no problem bossing others around.

She might look like her mommy, but everything else she had gotten from Christian.

“Siena, stop it!” I made another attempt. “Si-”

“Hey!”

I turned, and so did the children as Christian stood at the door opening with an unhappy expression.

As always, the two listened to their dad and let go of my dress to stand with good posture.

“Siena, Lucio.” Christian scolded the two. “What did I tell you about not listening to mommy?”

“Daddy? Bad, bad Sisi!” Lucio folded his arms, forcing an angry expression on his cute face. The overly manipulating ways of the two-year-old boy were a trait he didn’t get from either of us. Not even Christian was like that.

Franco had once shared that Christian’s dad used to do the same and always got away with everything. That’s how we concluded that Lucio’s behavior was nothing more than him honoring his grandfather.

“You did it too!” Siena stomped her tiny feet and folded her arms, imitating Lucio.

Her lips twitched out of anger, and she ran toward Christian. “Daddy!” She flew in his arms, followed by Lucio, who did not like losing.

“Thanks for that,” I spoke sarcastically as Christian lifted the two and held them upside down by their legs.

I guess old habits die hard.

“No need to thank me.” Christian shrugged, playing around with the kids. It gave me enough time to fix my dress and my hair. There were photographers in every corner, and everything had to be perfect.

“I want the same princess crown-like mommy-daddy! Siena demanded. “I need a gold one to fit grandpa’s necklace.”

Christian put the children back on their feet.

“Daddy will buy you whatever you want.” He got her hopes up.

“First say, I promise!” Siena pinched her dad.

“I promise!”

not know how to say no to

the next day a dog, then a pony.

his busy schedule, Christian had always managed to juggle his life and spend enough time with

them? Those had been my original thoughts-but Christian proved me wrong and ensured not one child was lacking

Christian’s pants, trying to form a sentence.

Cesca stuck her head through the door, being the strict grandma as always.

grabbed her hand. Besides Christian, the kids also listened to their grandma. Who wouldn’t? Cesca could be really scary if she wanted to. “The two

nagged his mom, kindly telling

ourselves.” He smiled at me through

with a stupid grin.

“You look unreal.”

years, but those years were one of the best of my life. However, I was ready

before Jade blows up this place.” Christian joked around, mentioning my scary

honor.

wedding planner, our bond

he had become a

had patched up our friendship

children a better life so they wouldn’t have to go through the same misfortunes

Jade’s taking this maid of honor thing a bit too seriously.” I thought about my friend who didn’t mess around with her schedule.

wanted friends,” Christian said, shrugging. “And now you have them.”

and I felt whole.

the west coast, Jade had introduced me to many

no harsh feelings for me favoring Jade, were among my many bridesmaids. We had a good talk about our feelings and came

about me-and they were afraid to contact me, thinking I would rather hang out with friends of

ready when you are.” I turned to Christian, reaching out

“Let’s go.”

full swing. Loud music was blasting from the speakers, and as always, all of the families

to outdo the other-but Christian and I didn’t care

slowly returning to what it used to be before I got in the way of everything. Believe it or not-but even dad got along with

as we were in the middle of the dance floor, surrounded by a bunch of drunk people. Christian, who had been drinking and was nowhere to be seen, was having way too much

on this very day for a long time, so

the loud music. “You’re holding me hostage. I can’t see how I could

mind the attention. Ever since his brother, Nic, had moved back-the Garcia’s were on a mission to restore all Fabio had destroyed. Unfortunately for Vince, being in a room with a bunch of families that had

that–but he wouldn’t take

care for their opinion, just like Christian and I didn’t mind all the side-eyes and backlash we had been receiving

voice behind me. At all times, he believed it was his job to keep my

about.” I sighed, exhausted.

shoulder, and a

the relationship and engagement between my brother and Isobel didn’t last. All it took for him to break her heart was one

at me.” Beau pointed to Isobel, who had her two toddlers seated on her lap.

two-year-old Emma and Ethan waved their tiny hands to their daddy while their mom was too busy trying to murder him with

thought of my brother pushing her aside made her furious, and she

with the mother of my niece and nephew and wished for it to remain

to create an uncomfortable atmosphere for my

out for the two of you,” I spoke for

you worry about me.” Beau laughed, throwing back his head. “I’m good. I have never

“It’s good

spoke, patting our shoulders. “If the two of you don’t mind—I’ll go back to enjoying my freedom!” His eyes shimmered with joy as he walked

feel bad for her,” I confessed. “I wouldn’t know what to do with myself if Christian would jump around like that

shouldn’t have mistreated him.” Someone as kindhearted as Vince could admit. “She’ll

“You think?”

who had appeared out of the blue, leaned his head over my shoulder. “Who are we talking

one, and you’re annoying.” I pushed

was a while when he was

the years passed, he had become more

being weird.” Vince looked around, embarrassed-not wanting to be associated with him. Neither did I. but

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