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

no gangster’s

coronation. You were whisked away by that

We felt so

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

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

I mean, I would

care of Chloe and had

too, right?”

smile faltered,

at least one percent of the truth. The room fell

feeling awkward, said: “Dear,

confidently in front

casual jacket, her sleeves rolled up to her elbows,

a leg injury. Her presence was formidable, even more so than

clapped with

after my grandchildren,” Yasmine replied with a

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

“Why should I?”

written all over her face,

it matter what

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

it, Chloe? Fancy giving me a shot at raising

one do you have

you willing to

to part with either. Can’t you

girl. A girl’s got to be tough

darkened, “What are

expression apologetic. She hadn’t had the heart

under Stanley’s relentless

had never

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

Stanley was unbearable, and she found herself yearning

I made to Chloe. It’s got nothing to do

rolling his

as he shifted his gaze to Chloe.

a headache coming on.

No dice. If

one less kiddo

hitched, panic rising as she clutched her belly and looked to Damon

“Damon…”

immediately averted her eyes. She shouldn’t

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

just forget

as he looked back at Stanley. “Did you even

replied, giving him a sideways glance. “Would

“Absolutely not.”

“That settles it, then.”

tension was palpable as the rest of the room watched the drama

even born yet. Let’s cross this bridge

just keep it in

Chloe exhaled in relief.

of Y Country arrived

honor. The room was crowded with people: Grandma,

Anya, Queen Julia, Lea, and

was bewildered. It was like national treasures were being born – such

shown up

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