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.

follow her train

no gangster’s

at the coronation. You were whisked away by that

We felt so powerless.

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

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

I would have taken care of

care of Chloe

too, right?”

smile faltered, “That’s

at least one percent of the truth. The room fell

feeling awkward, said: “Dear, how’s

walked confidently in front of her. Dressed

sleeves rolled up to her elbows, she didn’t look

a leg injury. Her presence was formidable,

with delight,

fully capable of looking after my grandchildren,” Yasmine replied with

will Boyd let you? Are you

“Why should I?”

over her face, “He’s okay

it matter

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

Chloe? Fancy giving me

“Which one do you

one are you willing to

hesitated, “I don’t want to part

girl. A girl’s got to be tough

expression darkened, “What are you

turned to him, her expression apologetic. She

she caved under Stanley’s relentless persuasion

some skills? She had never

her mind was clouded with doubt. The thought of her babies enduring

Stanley was unbearable, and she found herself yearning to

got nothing to do with you, so

rolling his eyes

brow furrowed as he shifted his gaze to Chloe. “What

on. “There wasn’t any,”

on me, Chloe? No dice. If

one less kiddo in

rising as she clutched her belly

“Damon…”

a frigid glance, and she immediately averted her eyes. She shouldn’t have made such

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

just

he looked back at

a sideways

“Absolutely not.”

“That settles it, then.”

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

even born yet. Let’s cross

I’ll just

Chloe exhaled in relief.

Queen of Y Country arrived in Chloe’s room,

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

Queen Julia, Lea,

like national treasures were being born – such

hadn’t shown up yet: those

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