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.

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

no gangster’s bride

away by that man, right

so powerless. Oh

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

Yasmine, wiping her eyes, “I was just

a gangster’s bride. I mean, I would

mean you would’ve taken care

too, right?”

faltered, “That’s

was at least one percent of the truth. The room fell

said:

walked confidently in

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

suffered a leg injury. Her presence was formidable, even

with delight,

of looking after my

But will Boyd let

“Why should I?”

leaned in, curiosity written all over her face,

it matter what

Have you grown a spine, or has his

Chloe? Fancy giving me a shot at raising one of

“Which one do you have

you willing to

to part

girl. A girl’s got to be tough to avoid being

darkened, “What are you two talking

turned to him, her expression apologetic. She hadn’t

she explain that she caved under Stanley’s relentless persuasion and

skills? She had never mentioned this to

her mind was clouded with doubt. The

was unbearable, and she found

Chloe. It’s got nothing to do with you, so butt out,” Stanley spat dismissively

rolling his eyes

he shifted his gaze to Chloe. “What promise

felt a headache coming on.

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

one less

clutched her belly and

“Damon…”

she immediately averted her eyes. She shouldn’t have made

it seriously at the time. But now, out of nowhere, Stanley

just forget about

frown deepened as he looked back at Stanley. “Did you

replied, giving him a sideways

“Absolutely not.”

“That settles it, then.”

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

Let’s cross

I’ll just keep it

Chloe exhaled in relief.

days later, the Queen of Y Country arrived in Chloe’s room, accompanied

The room was crowded with people: Grandma, Mother-in-law, Mom,

Queen Julia, Lea, and the Queen’s

national treasures were being born

who hadn’t shown up yet: those called by Damon, brought by Stanley, and

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