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.

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

gangster’s

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

We felt so

chuckle, “Was it that you didn’t dare, or you

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

I mean, I would have taken

mean you would’ve taken care of Chloe

too, right?”

smile faltered, “That’s

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

feeling awkward, said:

and walked confidently in

casual jacket, her sleeves rolled up to her

Her presence

clapped with

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

together. But will Boyd

“Why should I?”

leaned in, curiosity written all over her

it matter what

“What’s this? Have you grown a

Chloe? Fancy giving

“Which one do

you willing

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

A girl’s got to be tough to

“What are you

her expression apologetic. She hadn’t

Stanley’s relentless persuasion and casually agreed to

children some skills? She had never mentioned this

approached, her mind was clouded with doubt. The thought of her

she found herself yearning

It’s got nothing to do with you, so butt

his eyes in

shifted his gaze to

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

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

less kiddo in the

as she clutched her belly and looked to Damon

“Damon…”

shot her a frigid glance, and she immediately averted her

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

just

as he looked back

him a sideways glance. “Would you have

“Absolutely not.”

“That settles it, then.”

rest of the room watched the drama

yet. Let’s cross this

I’ll just

Chloe exhaled in relief.

Country arrived

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

Queen Julia,

treasures

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

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