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.

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

no gangster’s

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

We felt so

you didn’t dare, or you didn’t want

her eyes, “I was just worried you’d get

bride. I mean, I would

raised an eyebrow, “You mean you would’ve taken care of Chloe and had your

too, right?”

smile faltered, “That’s not

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

feeling awkward, said: “Dear, how’s your

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

a casual jacket, her sleeves rolled up to her elbows, she

suffered a leg injury. Her presence

with

after my grandchildren,” Yasmine

do it together. But will Boyd

“Why should I?”

leaned in, curiosity written all over her

matter what he

closer, “What’s this? Have you grown

Chloe? Fancy giving me a shot

looked at him, “Which one do you have in

are you willing

part with either. Can’t you spare the

A girl’s got to be tough to avoid being bullied,

expression darkened, “What are you two

expression apologetic. She

under Stanley’s relentless persuasion and casually agreed

some skills? She had never

due date approached, her mind was clouded

she found

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

rolling his eyes in

furrowed as he shifted his gaze to Chloe.

a headache coming on.

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

find one less kiddo

clutched her belly and looked to

“Damon…”

her a frigid glance, and she immediately averted her eyes. She

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

just

he looked back at Stanley. “Did

giving him a sideways glance. “Would you have

“Absolutely not.”

“That settles it, then.”

the room watched the drama unfold. Yasmine was the first to

yet. Let’s cross this bridge when

I’ll just keep it in

Chloe exhaled in relief.

Country arrived

was crowded with people: Grandma, Mother-in-law,

Queen Julia,

like national treasures were being born – such

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

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