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.

didn’t follow her train

gangster’s

saw it all at the coronation. You were whisked away by that man, right onto a plane. He’s

We felt so powerless. Oh

didn’t

Yasmine, wiping her eyes, “I

mean, I

raised an eyebrow, “You mean you would’ve taken care of Chloe and had your eye on

too, right?”

smile faltered, “That’s

one percent of the truth. The room fell silent

said:

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

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

a leg injury. Her presence was formidable, even more

with delight, “It’s

after my grandchildren,” Yasmine replied with a

we’ll do it together. But will Boyd let you? Are you not going

“Why should I?”

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

it matter

Have you grown

focused on Chloe, “How about it, Chloe? Fancy giving me a shot

“Which one do you

one are you willing to

“I don’t want to part with either. Can’t you spare

girl. A girl’s got to be tough to avoid

are you two

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

she explain that she caved under Stanley’s relentless persuasion and

some skills? She had never mentioned this

due date approached, her mind was clouded

was unbearable, and she found herself

promise I made to Chloe. It’s got nothing to do with you,

his eyes

brow furrowed as he shifted his gaze to Chloe. “What promise with him?

headache coming on. “There wasn’t any,”

out on me, Chloe? No dice. If you don’t agree,

one less kiddo

she clutched her belly and looked to Damon for

“Damon…”

averted her eyes. She

it seriously at the time. But now, out of nowhere, Stanley was

just forget

frown deepened as he looked back at Stanley. “Did you even

replied, giving him a sideways

“Absolutely not.”

“That settles it, then.”

was palpable as the rest of the room watched the

Let’s cross this bridge

just keep it

Chloe exhaled in relief.

Queen of Y Country arrived

was stunned by the honor. The room was crowded with people: Grandma, Mother-in-law,

Nathan, Yulia, Anya, Queen Julia, Lea,

like national treasures were being born – such

shown

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