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 of thought, but the sight of

gangster’s

saw it all at the coronation. You were whisked away by that

We felt so powerless. Oh

“Was it that you didn’t dare, or you didn’t want to bring me

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

gangster’s bride. I mean, I would have taken care of

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

too, right?”

smile faltered, “That’s not

percent of the

said:

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

pants and a casual jacket, her sleeves rolled up to her

a leg injury. Her presence was formidable,

clapped with delight,

looking after my grandchildren,” Yasmine replied

it together. But will Boyd

“Why should I?”

all over her face, “He’s

it matter what he

you grown a spine, or has

Fancy giving me a shot at raising one

him, “Which one do

one are you

don’t want to part with

A girl’s got to be tough

are you

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

caved under Stanley’s relentless persuasion and casually

children some skills? She had never mentioned

her mind was clouded

unbearable, and she found

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

rolling his eyes in

his gaze to Chloe. “What promise with

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

No dice.

less

panic rising as she clutched

“Damon…”

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

at the time. But now, out

just forget

as he looked back at

him a sideways glance. “Would you have

“Absolutely not.”

“That settles it, then.”

watched

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

I’ll just keep it

Chloe exhaled in relief.

Y Country arrived in Chloe’s

was

Julia, Lea,

It was like national treasures were being born –

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

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