The twins looked at Frank in unison. “What is it, Daddy?” "Mommy and Daddy have agreed not to postpone the wedding any longer." Instead of being happy, the twins' eyebrows furrowed. "But, Daddy ..., Mommy's wedding dress is still in progress." Emily looked worried. “And Daddy hasn't passed the test. There's still one point on the wish list that Daddy hasn't fulfilled yet," Louis continued with pursed lips. Kara smiled faintly. She was curious about Frank's way of dealing with the twins. "That’s what Daddy wants to discuss with you. About taking Mommy on holiday, can Daddy shift the time to after the wedding?" Frank looked at Louis expectantly. "That's called a honeymoon, Daddy, not a holiday," Louis shook his head like an adult. "But if Daddy wants to do it later, that's fine. I don't have to watch Daddy anymore. Let's assume Daddy has completed all stages.” Frank's eyes widened. His lips escaped a sigh of laughter. "You're serious?" Louis nodded. "Yes." Feeling excited, Fra
Rocky could not help but pinch Emily’s cheek. "Yes, Sweet Girl. You'll definitely forget to blink later. That's what I did when I first saw this place. That's also what made my family decide to buy this mansion." "If that so, Mommy and Daddy's pre-wedding photos will definitely go viral. More people will admire them," Louis said enthusiastically. "That's my hope," Rocky said with his characteristic laugh. Then, he guided them to examine every corner of the mansion. As it turned out, Louis' prediction right. As soon as Kara and Frank's photo spread, the public was excited. They looked very romantic on a steep rock. The two thousand feet height made the views around them astonishing. Moreover, the orange light of the sunset reflected beautifully on Kara's wedding dress. "Look! How lucky Kara is. She not only got her dream husband, but also her dream wedding." “Frank Harper is lucky too. Just look at how beautiful his future wife is. She is like a goddess who descended from heaven.”
“Mommy, is Isabela crazy? I'm scared." Emily clutched Kara's satin kimono. "I think she's crazy. Should we call a mental hospital?” Louis answered without looking away. His eyes lingered on how Isabela danced around the mannequin while ruining the dress. "What did you say?" Isabela's voice jolted the twins. Her glaring eyes made them hold their breath. "Did you say I'm crazy?" Suddenly, Isabela dropped the scissors. She dragged the innocent statue and threw it at Kara's feet. "Your mother is the one who is crazy. She thinks she‘s worthy to take my place as Mrs. Harper. Has she never looked in a mirror?” Isabela stroked her own face. “I am so pretty, while she’s ugly. I'm famous and have lots of fans, while she ... she doesn’t even have a proper dress for her wedding." Grinning, Isabela leaned closer to the twins. "Aren't you embarrassed to have a mother like her?" Louis leaned closer to Kara. His eyes glanced at Emily with the same horror. Nothing came out of his lips. He had ne
Frank took a deep breath. "Okay." While straightening his suit, he looked at Kara for the umpteenth time. "I'm waiting for you." His voice was soul-stirring. "I'll be there soon," Kara replied with a faint smile. After nodding, Frank caught up with the twins. His heart was pounding wildly in his chest. He really couldn't wait to take Kara's hand and say the vow together. “Louis, is my dress neat? Am I beautiful?" Emily whispered as they were getting ready to go down the aisle. Her head was lowered, examining her strands of hair, dress, and shoes. From under his furrowed brows, Louis glanced at his sister. “Emily, aren’t you tired of asking? I'm already tired of answering." “We have to do double check, Louis. This is a very important moment. We have to perform optimally.” When Emily turned at Louis, her mouth rounded. “Oh, your tie is crooked.” Swiftly, the little girl straightened Louis' bow tie. "Is the ring safe?" Looking up slightly, Louis patted his pocket. "Safe. Calm down
“I still can't believe that Rocky let us stay here tonight. He's very nice," Kara said as she entered the bedroom. Frank, who was walking behind her, closed the door with a bright smile. “Yes, he is really nice. He understands what I want.” With narrowed eyes, Kara turned to face her husband. "What do you want?" Her voice was husky. Frank grabbed her waist, putting some wrinkles on her nightgown. “You really don't know?” His voice was thin and tickling. Kara pursed her lips. Playing her finger on Frank's shoulder, she shook her head. “I think you’ve gotten everything you want. Support from the twins, blessings from my mother, and myself ...." Frank also smiled. Slowly, he cornered Kara towards the bed. "There's one thing I haven't gotten yet." He leaned forward, nibbling at Kara's ear. "Our wedding night." Kara could not help but laugh. Her voice was light and seductive. “We've done that before, Frank.” “Yes, but not with a clear mind. Now,” Frank laid Kara down and confined her
"Done!" Louis walked over to Philip and then gave him his hands. The assistant swiftly took off his tiny boxing gloves. “Thank you, Philip.” "You're welcome, Young Master." Philip handed him a drinking bottle. Louis greeted him with a big smile. "Philip, do you think Mommy and Daddy will come home with our baby brother?" Philip stared wide eyed. His mouth was agape, confused about choosing words. "Of course not, Louis," Emily said as she caught her little pink punching bag so it stopped swinging. “The mother cat alone was pregnant for 65 days. Moreover, humans. It will take at least 40 weeks for Mommy to give birth to our baby sister." Louis' lips pursed. His brows furrowed as his cheeks puffed out. "You’re right. No matter how fast Daddy put the baby in Mommy's stomach, he’s still in there today." While taking off Emily's boxing gloves, Philip bit his lips. His heart was tickled by the toddler's statements. "So, you guys want a little brother or a little sister?" “I want a li
Everyone was stunned, even the twins. Their eyeballs shook, looking for an explanation."Mommy? Is that witch really our grandmother?" Louis whispered.Emily quickly hushed. Her index finger was extended in front of her pursed lips. “Watch your mouth, Louis.”Meanwhile, Kara let out a faint sigh. Without waiting for orders, she took the twins from Frank's arms. "Come here, Little Bees."Frank handed over the two toddlers with a blank gaze. His face was a little pale. When he straightened up again, Melanie immediately hugged him.“Sorry, I only saw you now. I didn't know that your grandfather had died. I shouldn't let you face everything alone. That must be really hard for you.”Frank's breath hitched. His chest felt tight instead of warm. Gritting his teeth, he lowered his mother's hands from him."I am not alone. I am with my family—the people who’re always by my side, the people who never left me. What do you want, Mom? Why do you come here after all this time?”Melanie put some wri
“Kara,” Frank whispered softly, “do you mind if my mother lives with us?” Kara glanced at Philip briefly. They had the same idea. She was sure Frank had it too, but he also had no choice. “This is your house and she is your mother. Of course she has the right to stay here, Frank. I have no right to forbid it.” Kara curled up the corners of her lips. Frank caressed her face. After restoring his smile, he lowered his gaze. “Kids, would you mind if your grandmother lived with us?” The twins stared at each other. Their cheeks puffed out and their brows furrowed. After one breath of resignation, Emily said, "It doesn't matter, Daddy." “Yeah, after all, she is your mother. We don't want Daddy to be a disobedient son," Louis continued, half-heartedly. The curve of Frank's lips turned crooked. “Thank you, Kids.” After giving them kisses, Frank turned back to Melanie. "You can stay with us." Melanie breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you, Son. Thank you." Without hesitation, she pulled
Philip rushed in and grabbed Barbara's hand. Before he could say anything, Barbara was pushing again. After Briony came out, Barbara breathed a sigh of relief. “Philip .... Our child has been born.”Even though his head was nodding, Philip blinked in confusion. His mouth was agape, not knowing how to respond. "Yes ...," he sighed after a few moments. Briony's cries helped him regain his senses. "Wow," Philip blinked. He bent down, stroking his wife's hair with mixed feelings. "You're so great, Babe. You can give birth that fast." Barbara smiled proudly. "Our efforts weren't in vain, Phil. I was actually scared earlier. Briony's urge was very strong. But Louis and Emily forbade me to push. I tried to hold it in until finally, I gave in." Philip sighed in amazement and disbelief. Still looking stiff, he kissed Barbara's temple. "You're amazing, Babe. I'm glad you didn't encounter any major difficulties." Philip wiped the tears from her face. "I'm happy too. But where were you? I to
"Louis, Auntie is about to give birth!" Emily rose with a high arch of her eyebrows. "You’re right! We have to take her to the hospital!" Wasting no time, Louis grabbed Barbara's hand, pulling her to turn around. "Come on, Auntie. Let's go back to the car." However, Barbara shook her head. Her face was pale, her body tense. Her feet seemed to be glued to the earth. "What's wrong, Auntie?" "Call Philip," she muttered softly. "What?" "Call Philip!" The twins flinched. After one nod, they ran towards Philip. "Uncle Philip! Uncle Philip!" "Hey, where are you guys going?" Barbara exclaimed again. The twins braked. When they looked back, Barbara was waving. "Why did you leave me here alone?" Her voice was shrill. "You told us to call Uncle Philip!" Louis shook his head, not understanding. "Yeah, but don't leave me here." While limping, she inched closer to Louis and Emily. "One person calls him. One more person, hold me!" The twins blinked. Not because they didn't understand, b
"Hello, Orion," Emily whispered as the tiny baby in the box opened his eyes. Her hand reached out, trying to reach his chubby cheek. From the other side of the box, Louis also looked inside. "Hello, Oscar." "Louis?" Emily scolded with round eyes. "Why do you call him Oscar? This is our first meeting with him. Don't make a bad impression." Louis pursed his lips. "Okay, sorry. I'm used to it. Let me repeat." After clearing his throat, he looked down again. "Hello, Orion. It's me, Louis. I'm your cousin." Emily smiled slightly and nodded. "That's just right." After giving Louis thumbs up, she waved her hand downwards. "And I'm Emily. Nice to meet you, Orion." For a few moments, the two toddlers were busy observing Orion. Philip and Barbara were amused by their comments. "It turns out that Uncle Philip was right. Orion looks like both of his parents. His eyes are like Auntie's, while his nose and mouth are like Uncle's." "His chin also looks like Uncle’s, but his hair looks like
A nurse tried to calm Ava. However, the woman still shook her head, rejecting all the words directed at her. She was very weak. The pain seemed to knock out all the bones in her body. Her brain could no longer function normally. "No. I have no strength anymore. I can't continue." After taking a heavy breath, Jeremy bowed. The nurse had shifted. Jeremy had more freedom to stroke Ava's hair which was wet with sweat and her face which was flooded with tears. "Ava, can you hear me? Ava?" Their gazes finally met. Jeremy could see the desperation in those brown eyes. "I can't take it anymore, Jeremy. I can't. Let the doctor take it out. I can't take it anymore." Jeremy's chest felt like it had been torn apart. He almost choked with pain. Stroking Ava's shoulder, he shook his head. "No, I know you. You're not someone who never gives up, Ava. You can do it." "But I don't have the energy anymore, Jeremy." "There is. There definitely is." Jeremy grabbed Ava's shaking fingers. "This is f
"Look at this, Brandon." Louis placed a stack of photo paper on the table. Then, he showed them one by one to his friend. "This is a picture of Russell crying. This is a picture of him laughing. And this is a picture of Russell being angry." "Can babies get angry? Isn't he still too young to understand anything?" Brandon shook his head faintly. Louis shrugged. "I don't know about that. But when Russell sees something he doesn't like, his hands keep flapping and his mouth makes sounds ...." Louis imitated a baby's moan which made the librarian glance. "Russell also has sharp eyes, Brandon. If he feels annoyed by us, he will glare while furrowing his eyebrows." Emily touched the base of her eyebrows, checking to see if they were the same shape as Russell's eyebrows in the picture. Brandon smiled at Emily's expression. "I think he must be really cute when he's angry." "Yes!" Emily nodded quickly. "He's always cute, all the time. Louis, show him a picture of Russell in the shower."
"Oh, look at Russell, Louis. Isn't he very handsome? He's clean and smells good." Emily put her nose closer to Russell's face. When she managed to kiss that very soft cheek, she giggled holding back her laughter. She didn't want to disturb Kara who was sleeping in Frank's arms. "Yes, he is very handsome. He looks like me. Isn't that right, Grandma?" Louis raised his gaze towards the woman holding Russell. Susan smiled amusedly. "Yes, he looks like you. Only his nose is a little sharper." Louis' lips immediately pursed. His forefinger pointed at his own nose. "How sharp do you want Russell's nose to be? My nose is already very sharp." Susan chuckled at Louis' answer. "I’m just joking, Louis. It doesn't matter whose nose is sharper. What's important is that you're both healthy." Louis nodded in agreement. His hands then rose to touch the baby's feet. "Grandma, is Russell heavy?" Susan raised her eyebrows. "Do you want to carry him?" Louis glanced at Emily. "How about you try fir
"Hello, Good Boy," Kara held Russell carefully, as if the little creature was a very fragile pearl. Tears could not stop running down her face. After kissing the baby who was covered in a towel, Kara whispered again, "This is Mommy, Russell. I'm happy that I can finally hug you like this." While biting his lips, Frank also bowed. He stroked the tiny back then kissed his head. "And this is Daddy, Russell. Daddy is also happy that you are finally here." Still with a wide smile and red eyes, Frank looked at Kara gently. Before the pool of emotion dripped again, he quickly kissed her forehead. Kara closed her eyes accepting the warmth. "Thank you for giving birth to our son, Queen Bee," Frank whispered hoarsely. Kara smiled wider and nodded faintly. "Thank you for accompanying me here." "That's what I should have done a long time ago." Frank stroked her cheek before kissing her again. "Daddy, we want to see Russell too! Can we come closer?" Emily asked, jumping a little on the chai
Kara was sitting on the bed. Her head rested on the broad shoulder next to her. Closing her eyes, she tried to catch her breath."Is there any news from the Twins?" she asked quietly. Frank shook his head. His hands kept to massage Kara's fingers. "You don't need to worry about them, Queen Bee. They are independent and intelligent children. They will understand that you have to give birth soon. Let's celebrate their birthday after Russell is born, hmm?" After a short nod, Kara turned her head further. "Are you crying?" Frank's eyebrows pulled together. Moving his head away so that it would be easier to see her, he shook his head. "Why do you think I'm crying?" "Your voice is shaky, Frank." Pursing his lips, Frank took a deep breath. "I'm not crying." "Then why are your eyes red and watery?" Frank blinked firmly. "I'm not crying," he repeated with more emphasis. Still out of breath, Kara let out a laugh. Her head tilted slightly, waiting for his tears to fall. "Are you sure?"
"Hello, Brandon. Welcome to our event," Louis shook his classmate's hand. "Hello, Louis. Happy birthday. I hope you live a long and healthy life," the blonde boy said, occasionally glancing at Emily. "Thank you, Brandon. Did you come alone?" Brandon nodded. "Yes, my parents had to attend another event. So, only the driver took me here." After one blink, Brandon offered his hand to Emily. "Happy birthday too, Emily. You're so beautiful tonight." Emily shook Brandon's hand with a sweet smile. "Thanks, Brandon. You also look cool tonight. The jacket suits you." Brandon blushed. His lips twitched to suppress the excitement in his chest. "Thank you, Emily. I deliberately asked my mother to look for the best outfit. I want to look cool at this event." "Your mom has a good sense of fashion," Emily nodded before glancing to the side. "Louis, I think you should try a regular tie like Brandon. You're five years old. It's time for you to leave that bow tie behind. You should try somethin