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.

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

gangster’s bride

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

felt so powerless.

you didn’t dare, or you didn’t want

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

bride. I mean, I would have

care of Chloe and had your eye on my

too, right?”

faltered, “That’s

that was at least one percent of the truth.

awkward, said: “Dear, how’s

and walked confidently in front of her. Dressed

up to her elbows, she didn’t look like someone

a leg injury. Her presence was formidable, even

with delight, “It’s

I’m fully capable of looking after

“Fine, we’ll do it together. But will Boyd let you?

“Why should I?”

written all over her

matter

“What’s this? Have you grown a

“How about it, Chloe? Fancy

him, “Which one do you have in

one are you willing

part with either. Can’t you

girl. A girl’s got to

expression darkened, “What are

expression apologetic. She

that she caved under Stanley’s relentless persuasion

had

clouded with doubt. The thought of her babies enduring

Stanley was unbearable, and she found herself yearning to back

nothing to do with you, so butt out,” Stanley

rolling his eyes

he shifted his gaze to Chloe. “What promise with him? Since

headache coming on.

dice. If you don’t agree, well, you might

one less

she clutched

“Damon…”

glance, and she immediately averted

with Stanley. She hadn’t taken it seriously at the time. But now, out of nowhere, Stanley was holding her

just

back at Stanley. “Did you even

replied, giving him a sideways glance. “Would you

“Absolutely not.”

“That settles it, then.”

of the room watched the drama unfold. Yasmine was the first

Let’s cross this bridge when we come

I’ll just

Chloe exhaled in relief.

Country

was crowded with people: Grandma,

Julia, Lea, and the

was like national treasures were being born – such a

of all the other doctors who hadn’t shown up yet: those called by Damon,

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