It was Leo's first day back at the office after weeks of vacation due to his trip to Italy."Welcome back to the Throne, my King," Pedro said as he opened Leo's office door, making Leo sigh irritably at his subtle mockery, ignoring Pedro's greeting. Leo continued to walk to his oversized chair, where it would certainly feel cold if he sat on it.However, before that, Leo diverted his gaze to the large desk, which now truly made Leo look at Pedro with annoyance."Why are you staring at me like that?" Pedro asked, making Leo roll his eyes lazily."What happened to all these stacks of files?" Leo asked, making Pedro shrug nonchalantly, then casually sit in front of Leo, who was now seated in his oversized chair."Of course, all of those are the work that you've left behind," Pedro said, making Leo glance at him briefly, then open his work laptop."Didn't I instruct you to tidy them up partially before?" Leo asked."Of all that I've done, this is what's left. How much work do you think yo
Leo pursed his lips as he saw Alana standing in front of the main door of their large house. For the past few weeks, his wife had been diligently welcoming him home from work, and as she promised earlier, she would continue to do so whenever Leo returned. And Leo, as a husband, certainly felt that Alana's attention warmed his heart. Receiving such small attention made Leo's happiness level increase significantly. The small attention from Alana made the fatigue accumulated on his shoulders throughout the day at the office simply melt away.Leo immediately stepped out of the car, handing his briefcase and jacket to Alana. Then, he gently kissed her forehead. "How was your day?" Alana asked, prompting Leo to wrap his arm around her shoulder, then leading her inside the house."As usual, the world is getting busier after these past few months. Edgar submitted reports from the project he's currently working on," Leo said, causing Alana to examine her husband's face, now adorned with fine h
Leo immediately ran from the front door when he saw Alana coming down the stairs while holding her belly, which had grown due to her seven-month pregnancy."Why are you coming downstairs? Didn't I tell you that if you need anything, you can call Elsa or the other servants?" Leo said, helping Alana descend the stairs, causing Alana to glare at her husband with annoyance."You really treat me like a sick person who always stays in the room. Don't you remember the doctor said I should walk often to prevent swelling in my legs?" Alana said, making Leo feel conflicted because he just didn't want anything bad to happen to Alana and their unborn child."I'm just worried. What if we move back to the bedroom downstairs?" Leo suggested, but Alana shook her head."No need. I'm very careful when coming down these stairs," Alana replied, but Leo still felt a bit uneasy if he wasn't at home and feared the servants might not pay attention to his wife.Leo finally let out a long sigh because he could
Slowly Leo opened his eyes as he felt Alana's breathing become steady. Afterward, he gently withdrew his hand and placed Alana's head on the pillow. Leo then glanced at the clock on the nightstand, which already showed eleven o'clock at night. That indicated that Alana was truly sound asleep.Leo awaited this moment because he had to find the right time to talk to Pedro. Unable to wait until tomorrow, Leo reached for his phone and put on his bathrobe. Then, he tiptoed out of the room towards his study, not wanting to disturb Alana's sleep. Without further delay, Leo immediately contacted Pedro."What's up?" Leo asked."Their hideout has been traced, and I've sent you the address via email," Pedro replied, seeming to understand Leo's question."What's your next plan?" Pedro asked curiously, causing Leo to fall silent. Unsure, Leo had been somewhat preoccupied in recent months and hadn't thought much about Miranda and Selena. Although he continued to insist on finding them, Leo still di
Leo stopped his hand movement when suddenly the phone in his jacket pocket vibrated, prompting Leo to retrieve it and see that the call was from home. Without hesitation, Leo answered it."Hello," Leo said, immediately greeted by his wife's soft voice."My love, what are you doing?" Alana asked on the other end, causing Leo to tug at the corner of his lips while listening to her gentle voice."As usual, working on some stacks of white papers and checking emails," Leo replied, always surrounded by piles of papers every day."What's wrong?" Leo asked when he didn't hear a response from Alana on the other end."Can you come home now?" Alana's question furrowed Leo's brow, and he immediately got up from his seat."Why? Did something bad happen?" Leo asked, starting to worry because Alana suddenly asked him to come home, even though it wasn't lunchtime yet."My stomach is starting to feel uncomfortable, it seems like I'm going to give birth now," Alana said, making Leo's heart race rapidly
Leo stared at the two little angels in front of him, only separated by thick glass. Just a few hours ago, Leo could only stroke Alana's belly and give her strength to deliver them, but now he could see firsthand how their two blessings cried in Alana's embrace moments after being born. Leo wiped the corners of his eyes as a sudden surge of emotion overwhelmed him. Leo hadn't expected to become a father so soon, leaving him unable to express his happiness in words.Leo then rose from his seat after seeing enough of their two blessings, and now it was time for Leo to meet his wife. Leo's steps halted, then he smiled warmly as he saw Alana lying on her bed with an IV line still attached to some parts of her body. Leo then walked slowly and sat in the chair beside Alana's bed, reaching out his hand to stroke Alana's face, which looked very tired. Leo truly made a promise that he would always bring happiness to his small family, no matter what happened.Leo's movement apparently disturbed
Leo winced slightly as he suddenly heard the cry of their twin son, Nathan. This forced Leo to open his eyes, immediately seeing Alana smiling warmly at him while nursing Nicholas."It looks like Nathan needs a diaper change," Alana said, prompting Leo to sit up and walk over to the baby bed, seeing Nathan crying and squirming."Come on, buddy. Sleep after Dad changes your diaper, okay?" Leo said, starting to change Nathan's diaper. True enough, after Nathan's diaper was changed, he fell back asleep. Leo then walked unsteadily back to Alana, who was still nursing Nicholas."He seems insatiable," Leo commented. Alana could only purse her lips."And after a few minutes, it'll be Nathan who starts feeling hungry," Alana said, prompting Leo to extend his hand and gently stroke Alana's cheek."Shouldn't we consider hiring a babysitter?" Leo asked, starting to worry about Alana's condition, as she looked extremely exhausted from taking care of their twin babies. However, Alana shook her hea
Pedro looked puzzled at Leo, who was now leaning back in his large chair."You look like you haven't slept in a week," Pedro said, occasionally glancing at his laptop screen, only to receive a grunt from Leo."I've already sent out the meeting results via email," Pedro said, getting the same subdued response from Leo. Whether he was listening or not, it made Pedro frustrated to see Leo in such a state."You're really worrying me. What's going on with you?" Pedro asked, thinking Leo might be feeling unwell."I'm just busy taking care of my twin babies," Leo replied, still with his eyes closed, prompting Pedro to set aside his laptop and look directly at his friend."Don't you plan to hire a nanny?" Pedro asked again, causing Leo to finally sit up and meet Pedro's gaze."Alana doesn't want anyone else to interfere in taking care of our babies. She says she can handle everything herself, even though at night I can't sleep soundly and let Alana take care of both Nicholas and Nathan," Leo