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.

her train of thought, but the sight of tears

gangster’s

at the coronation. You were whisked away by that man, right onto

We felt so powerless.

it that you didn’t dare,

Yasmine, wiping her

I would

you would’ve taken care of Chloe and had your eye on

too, right?”

faltered, “That’s not

smirked, knowing that was at least one percent of the truth. The room fell silent for

said:

confidently in front of her.

casual jacket, her sleeves rolled up to her elbows, she

presence was formidable, even more so than

clapped with delight, “It’s

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

it together. But will

“Why should I?”

over her face,

it matter

“What’s this? Have you grown a spine, or has

Chloe, “How about it, Chloe? Fancy giving

looked at him, “Which one do

you

part with either. Can’t

girl’s got to be tough

expression darkened, “What are

apologetic. She hadn’t had

that she caved under Stanley’s relentless persuasion

children some skills? She had never mentioned this to

approached, her mind was clouded with doubt. The thought

unbearable, and she found herself

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

rolling his eyes in

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

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

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

find one less kiddo in the

she clutched her

“Damon…”

and she immediately averted her eyes. She

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

he just

looked back at Stanley. “Did you even

giving him a

“Absolutely not.”

“That settles it, then.”

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

even born yet. Let’s cross this bridge when we

“Sure. I’ll just keep it

Chloe exhaled in relief.

Queen of Y Country arrived in

stunned by the honor. The room was crowded with people:

Queen Julia, Lea, and the

like national treasures were being born – such a

hadn’t shown up yet: those called by Damon,

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