Fled With CEO's Twin Babies novel (Mia and Joe) novel Chapter 596

David patted Peter's head and smiled, "It's been hard on you to be the younger brother of Anna."

Peter, not understanding his playful teasing, earnestly replied, "Anna is very nice. Don't say that about her."

This took David aback for a moment. Then he burst into laughter. "You're a good kid. You can be the one to protect Anna from now on."

Peter nodded solemnly, "Definitely."

The group went to the restaurant in a lively manner. Ben and Anna pulled Peter and sat down next to David, enthusiastically asking David to help them with their dishes.

David was very patient and accommodating with the children, and they all enjoyed their meal together. Charlotte smiled as she watched them.

Although more than a year had passed, the children didn't seem to find David a stranger at all. Amid the cheerful chatter, it felt like they were back to how they used to be.

After dinner, David personally dropped them off near the villa. He looked at the neighboring old mansion of the Smith Family with a complex expression and said to Charlotte, "Could we chat sometime when you're free?"

Charlotte watched the three children enter the house and then asked Mrs. River to bring them two cups of coffee. "Let's chat in the garden; you probably haven't been here before."

David nodded and continued to glance toward the neighboring house.

Once seated, he didn't hesitate to ask, "Have you reconciled with Joe?"

Charlotte nodded. "Yes."

David sighed with a bitter smile. "I was always one step behind."

If he hadn't left the country back then, perhaps the outcome would be entirely different now.

Charlotte took a sip of her coffee and looked at David seriously. "Even if there was no Joe between us... At that time, I wanted to escape from Joe, and I didn't want to let down your feelings..."

"You don't have to say it. I understand," David interrupted her, his smile growing more bitter.

David stood up at this point, and the two of them faced off against each other, sparks seemingly filling the air.

Joe reached out and grabbed Charlotte's hand. His brow furrowed. "It's late at night. Why are you still sitting in the garden in the cold? Let's go inside."

Charlotte recalled the temperature of nearly 30 degrees Celsius today. It shouldn't have anything to do with the cold.

David chuckled. "Mr. Smith, are you so worried I'll steal her away?"

Joe's gaze remained indifferent as he glanced at him. "What nonsense are you talking about?"

David burst into laughter. "Whether or not you are her boyfriend, Charlotte is destined to be in the spotlight. If you can't protect her well, one day, you two will split up."

Joe's icy gaze returned. "These matters don't concern you. Focus on your own life."