Just as he was about to scoop up the little troublemaker and take him outside, the door of the room swung open

and Elizabeth walked in.

“The guests have all arrived. Why don’t you bring the babies out for a bit?”

Rose took Colt over, and Chloe, cradling her son, prepared to join Damon in making their entrance.

As they reached the doorway, Elizabeth caught Chloe’s arm, hesitating as if torn whether to speak.

Chloe looked puzzled. “What’s up?”

Elizabeth glanced at Damon, then pulled Chloe aside and whispered:d2

“The thing is that Presley is here too. I think, in this situation, if he wants to hold the babies…”

Chloe nodded. “I understand.”

Elizabeth’s face showed a hint of apology. “I’m sorry, Chloe, I just can’t bear it. It’s pitiful to see him like that.”

“It’s all water under the bridge. No matter what, he’s their great-grandfather. I’m doing fine now. As long as the

babies are healthy, I don’t have room in my heart for those unhappy memories. Don’t worry. A little respect for him

in public is also respect for myself.”

Relieved, Elizabeth nodded. “I am so sorry you have to bear this.”

Chloe smiled reassuringly. “I get it a little. He wasn’t exactly kind to you either, or you wouldn’t have eloped with his

son all those years ago. And yet, you still have a soft spot for him, don’t you?”

Elizabeth gave a wry smile. “What can I say? No matter how mean he can be, I just can’t bring myself to retaliate.

As much as I hate him at times, I pity him too. I’ve come to terms with it over the years. It is what it is.”

Chloe chuckled. “Well, I’m the same. No matter how much he disapproves of me, I’m determined to outlive him. I’ll

just indulge him for now.”

The words were slightly inappropriate, but they were honest.

Elizabeth also didn’t think there was anything to worry about. She gently squeezed Chloe’s arm as a reassuring

gesture. “Give Damon a heads-up, so he doesn’t stir the pot.”

When Damon and Chloe emerged into the banquet hall, the bubbling conversations came to an abrupt halt. All eyes

were drawn to them as they approached.

Most guests were eager to catch a glimpse of the twins, but with layers of security, no one could get too close. Not

only had Damon prepared, but Stanley had also mustered additional hands, ensuring that not even a fly could

breach the hotel’s perimeter.

moment they appeared, Alyssa joyfully took Little Moon from Damon’s arms

at the back and walked towards him, with baby in arms. They faced

it was impossible to discern what

their gazes fell on the Little

happy with it, you can

son towards Presley.

her in

letting him hold the baby that he nervously opened his

a hundred days that he’d held the baby, the first time he’d seen

through and through, he’s the spitting image of Damon. Especially

tell this baby would grow up wise,

need for another name. And the little girl? What’s her

a

smile broadened in satisfaction. “Elio, Luna.

treasures. How could she

were given

slowly advanced

I wouldn’t give you the chance to

Presley ignored her comment.

of my great-grandchildren, Elio and

rejoices in this

he didn’t name names, it was clear to everyone that this was a concession,

branch to

a soft smile, subtle and unobtrusive, unaffected by

acquaintances requested to

lunch served at noon, and didn’t end until the evening.

made a brief appearance at the banquet before being

quickly safeguarded. Damon had arranged for a car to

celebration banquet concluded

busily fussed over the two little ones,

for a while.

was dominated by the Harper family’s celebration. The appearance of the babies wasn’t publicized,

words were the talk of

caused quite a stir in the past. He cut ties

the Alonso family, and even used the Global Economic Summit as a

done

commotion, he got to hold his great-grandchildren in his arms. Wasn’t it

was that. However, the incident taught many

in the lives of the young. Each

Their way of life certainly wasn’t a

walk a path they

overlooked that the young ones didn’t wish for

controlled by others either.

it from Presley’s

offer an

grew tired, the ty faded, and the

biological clock had also readjusted itself along with

seven each morning, the babies woke like clockwork.

bottles,

the bottles with hot water and, out of habit,

had turned chilly. Outside the manor, the rows of ginkgo

Overnight, the ground had become carpeted

to the manor’s entrance, a solitary figure

black trench coat, hands in pockets, gazing towards the manor gates.

months ago,

back then? Two such

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