At the sight of Yasmine, Chloe quickly sat up in bed, a piece of apple Damon had just given her still between her lips.

“Mom…”

Yasmine gave her daughter a cursory glance, her gaze swiftly moving to the swell of Chloe’s belly.

Chloe pursed her lips and gently rested her hands on her abdomen.b2

Yasmine approached, shooting a glance at Damon standing beside the bed, “Her belly’s quite big. Maybe ease up

on the snacks.”

Damon’s lips tightened as he stepped aside to make room for her.

Stanley followed, casting a disdainful look at Damon, “Seems like you only care about the babies. You couldn’t care

less about our dear Chloe’s well-being. Jerk!”

A vein throbbed on Damon’s forehead as he glowered at Stanley, “Get out!”

Stanley snorted and took Yasmine’s arm, “Take it easy, Yasmine.”

Ignoring Stanley, Yasmine bent down beside the bed and gently touched Chloe’s rounded belly, her usually cold

face softening. Then, looking up at Chloe, she said, “Don’t worry, I’ve brought two top OB/GYNs from B country.

They’ll get the scoop and coordinate with the hospital to assist during delivery.”

Chloe glanced at Damon, “Damon’s got it covered.”

Yasmine paused, “Most women go through childbirth, and with today’s medical advances, there’s hardly any risk.

Just relax.”

Chloe nodded. She’d heard it all before and knew it well. It seemed everyone was more nervous than she was.

“I get it. And Rose had her baby a few days ago—both are healthy, all went well.”

Yasmine nodded, her eyes fixed on Chloe’s belly, her palms sweating silently. She too had been through childbirth,

but the sight of Chloe’s twin-carrying belly still made her worry. It looked as if Chloe could give birth at any minute.

Chloe was used to the sight and smiled lightly, “Well, there are two of them.”

When Alyssa and Elizabeth entered the room and saw Yasmine, they were surprised.

“Yasmine!” Elizabeth’s eyes welled up as she rushed over and hugged her, “I thought I’d never see you again.”

Yasmine’s brow twitched, “You make it sound like I’m not in this world anymore.”

Elizabeth shook her head, “Weren’t you kidnapped by a gangster to be his bride?”

Yasmine was silent.

The word “gangster” raised Chloe’s eyebrows as she looked puzzledly at Damon. It seemed their fates were

intertwined. Neither could escape being a gangster’s bride.

Damon’s gaze met hers, the corners of his lips curling into a faint smile.

was genuinely teary-eyed. Yasmine didn’t follow her train of thought, but the sight of

gangster’s bride

whisked away by that man, right onto a plane. He’s the President

so

out a chuckle, “Was it that you didn’t

of Yasmine, wiping her eyes, “I was just worried you’d get too

I would have taken care

mean you would’ve taken care of Chloe and had

too, right?”

faltered, “That’s

was at least one percent of the truth. The room

said:

stood up, and walked confidently in front of her. Dressed

a casual jacket, her sleeves rolled up to her elbows, she didn’t look like someone

presence was formidable,

with delight, “It’s

I’m fully capable of looking after my grandchildren,” Yasmine replied with a

pouted, “Fine, we’ll do it together. But will

“Why should I?”

leaned in, curiosity written all over her face, “He’s okay

matter what

moved closer, “What’s this? Have you grown a

focused on Chloe, “How about it, Chloe? Fancy giving me a shot at raising one of

looked at him, “Which one

are you willing

want to part with either. Can’t you spare the

a girl. A girl’s got to

expression darkened, “What are you two

to him, her expression apologetic. She hadn’t had the heart

that she caved under Stanley’s relentless persuasion and casually

She had never

due date approached, her mind was clouded with doubt. The thought

Stanley was unbearable, and she found herself

to Chloe. It’s got nothing

rolling his

shifted his gaze

coming on. “There wasn’t any,”

“Trying to back out on me, Chloe? No dice. If you don’t agree, well, you might just

to find one less kiddo

breath hitched, panic rising as she clutched her belly and looked to

“Damon…”

and she immediately averted her eyes. She shouldn’t have made such a

at the time. But now, out of nowhere, Stanley was holding her

he just forget about

looked back at Stanley. “Did you even

giving him a sideways glance. “Would

“Absolutely not.”

“That settles it, then.”

tension was palpable as the rest of the room watched the drama unfold. Yasmine was

babies aren’t even born yet. Let’s cross this bridge when we come

shrugged. “Sure. I’ll just keep it in

Chloe exhaled in relief.

Queen of Y Country arrived

The room was crowded with people: Grandma, Mother-in-law,

Julia, Lea, and the Queen’s accompanying

national treasures were

shown up yet: those called by Damon, brought by Stanley,

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