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.

didn’t follow her train of thought,

gangster’s bride

You were whisked away by that man, right onto a plane. He’s

We felt so powerless.

that you didn’t dare, or you didn’t want to bring

Yasmine, wiping her eyes, “I was just worried you’d

mean, I

“You mean you would’ve taken care of Chloe

too, right?”

faltered,

least one percent of the truth. The room

feeling awkward, said:

pushed her away, stood up, and walked confidently in front of

a casual jacket, her sleeves rolled up to her elbows, she didn’t

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

clapped with delight, “It’s

capable of looking after

we’ll do it together. But will Boyd let

“Why should I?”

written all over

it matter

this? Have you

about it, Chloe? Fancy

at him, “Which one do you

are you willing to part

to part with either. Can’t

a girl. A girl’s got to be

are you two

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

could she explain that she caved under Stanley’s

She had never

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

Stanley was unbearable, and she found

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

rolling his eyes in

his gaze to Chloe. “What promise with

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

Chloe? No dice. If you

find one less kiddo in

breath hitched, panic rising as she clutched

“Damon…”

averted

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

he just

deepened as he looked back at Stanley. “Did you

nonchalantly replied, giving him a

“Absolutely not.”

“That settles it, then.”

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

born yet. Let’s cross this bridge when we

shrugged. “Sure. I’ll just

Chloe exhaled in relief.

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

was crowded with people: Grandma,

Nathan, Yulia, Anya, Queen Julia,

treasures were being born – such a

who hadn’t shown up yet: those called

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