Dark Revenge Of An Unwanted Wife: The Twins Are Not Yours!

Chapter 136: D-Day II

Athena and Gianna couldn’t help but scoff simultaneously at Aiden’s playful use of an endearment, which prompted a hearty laugh from him. "Oh, God, I’ve missed you two..." He muttered, pulling both women into a warm embrace.

"So, what are you doing here? You didn’t tell me you were coming..." Athena began, after they disengaged from the hug, casting another glance at the convoy of cars parked behind them. They were about eight!

The massive security detail stirred a gnawing sense of unease in the pit of her stomach.

"And why are there so many cars? So much security detail?"

Aiden chuckled in a way that suggested he found her concern amusing. "Well, to answer your first question, if I had informed you I was coming, that would ruin the surprise, wouldn’t it?"

Athena rolled her eyes, pressing her lips together in mock annoyance. "Surprise or not, you know I don’t like surprises."

"Secondly," Aiden continued, undeterred, "they are here for your protection. Our surveillance system detected some unusual activities from the gang. We don’t know what exactly is going on, but it’s best to be prepared."

Athena frowned, pondering this new information. "Do you think they’ll try to stop the case from happening?" She asked, anxiety threading through her voice.

Aiden furrowed his eyebrows, assessing the worry in her expression. "I don’t see why they would do that, but if they decide to, we’ll take care of them."

Just then, Old Mr. Thorne joined them, and Athena felt a wave of relief wash over her upon seeing the liveliness etched on his face. She wouldn’t have admitted it aloud, but his presence always provided a sense of security. Without thinking, she planted a kiss on his cheeks after greeting him.

his hands twitching slightly at the unexpected affection, as if her love had awakened a youthful

disbelief about this friendship that can only be

a hand on her shoulder with a warm smile. "Of course you’re family! If not, why would

at her children, their eyes bright with the joy and love that came from their

few more years to my age, and I’m grateful to you for that. Seriously, if you ever need anything, just ask. Also..." He lowered his voice conspiratorially, "my wife wants to

hint of a blush crept on Old Mr. Thorne’s cheeks as he spoke this, and Athena couldn’t help but smile more broadly, knowing that the couple had a beautiful

replied, feeling fulfilled by the twinkle in Old Mr. Thorne’s eyes as he firmly grasped her shoulder the

a funny way, but he proved that he knew you, so I decided to drop

furrowed her brows, curiosity bubbling within her. Who could that

of his guards. The guard walked to

and Athena felt her breath catch as

was strikingly handsome, with long black hair tied back neatly with a headband, framing a sharp, aristocratic nose that accentuated his lean and athletic build. Standing taller than six feet,

that hugged his form perfectly, accompanied by a long, brown coat that draped gracefully from his shoulders. His piercing hazel eyes sparkled with intrigue, and there was an undeniable confidence in the way he

eyes wide with excitement, they gently pried their hands away

he effortlessly lifted them into his arms, as if they weighed nothing at

male asked the twins, his voice smooth and rich,

chorused in reply,

shining with familiarity and friendship as she wrapped her arms around

been a while, friend," She said