The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 2117

"Hmph."

At the mention of Donald, Samantha, who was busy playing with the babies, instantly frowned. "Last time he said he was in Brazil, who knows where he's run off to now?"

"With his kind of work, his life is constantly on the line. He's always flying all over the place, day and night. Does he even remember he has a family?"

Her voice faltered, her expression turning somber. Her eyes slowly reddened as she sighed in defeat. "Whatever. His life belongs to the country. I don't expect him to be a perfect son, as long as he comes back alive."

It was true.

The only thing the family ever prayed for was his safety.

Everything else was secondary.

That was why no one had ever dared to pressure him about getting married.

"Don't worry, Donald is highly capable. He'll be fine."

Kevin wrapped an arm around his wife's shoulders, murmuring soft comforts.

Thinking of his eldest son, a heavy ache settled in his chest.

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Night fell.

Imperial Heights was brightly lit, toys scattered across the expansive living room.

The off-duty maids and security guards crowded around the two tiny bosses, the room echoing with their constant laughter.

The massive mansion, once quiet and imposing, had completely transformed with the arrival of the twins.

"Are you tired?" Anthony wrapped an arm around his wife's slender waist, asking softly, "Go up and shower. Get some rest."

"Okay."

Assuming he was going to stay downstairs and play with the babies, Charlotte replied quietly. But when she turned to leave, her husband matched her steps perfectly.

"Hm?"

Charlotte stopped, looking at him in confusion. "Aren't you going to watch your precious babies?"

"They aren't as important as you are." Anthony caught her hand, leaning down smoothly to press a kiss to her cheek. "They're my babies, but you are my heart."

If a heart stops beating, you die.

He needed her to survive, which meant she would always be his first priority.

"..."

Charlotte arched an eyebrow, realizing the internet might actually be right.

Once a man gets married and ages a bit, he really does start dropping cheesy lines like a pro.

Luckily...

Charlotte laughed lightly, her pen pausing for a second. "Two eyes, two ears, one nose... They just sleep, eat, and cry. They're exactly like any other babies."

"No way..."

Donald chuckled, amused by his sister's nonchalant description. "I saw the pictures. When they grow up, they definitely won't be outshined by their three uncles."

They were absolute little geniuses.

"..."

Charlotte just smiled, too tired to argue.

She genuinely thought her two chubby bunnies were a little slow on the uptake.

Yet everyone else insisted they were brilliant.

Whatever.

Time would tell.

"In two months, I'll be leading the Traditional Medicine Class on an international medical student exchange in Brazil."

After a bit of small talk, she smoothly transitioned to the main topic. "If you have time, let's meet up."

She wanted to see him in person to make sure he wasn't injured, and to finally give the family some peace of mind.