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

Chapter 243: Long Night VII

Ewan couldn’t get annoyed at his daughter, not with that cute pouty gesture her mouth was making, while she blinked at him innocently.

Instead, he chuckled, thoroughly amused. "You have a sharp mouth on you, Kathleen. I’m pleased."

He laughed, delighted when Kathleen joined in, her giggle infectious.

The little girl had expected a sharp retort, a rebuke of sorts, just as was customary from elders. But this man here, who seemed genuinely interested in them, was laughing instead.

Worse still, his laughter was surprisingly contagious—a laughter that was similar to hers and Nathaniel’s.

"You are pleased that she has a sharp mouth? Mother doesn’t think so," Nathaniel interjected, cutting the laughter short. Yet, the barely concealed tug at the corners of his lips revealed that he, too, was entertained by their banter.

"I doubt it," Ewan replied, his eyes widening comically as if the very thought was a revelation. "Your mother has a sharp mouth too. Have you seen her in action?"

Nathaniel smiled, thinly but genuinely. "I think so. And yes, I get your point."

The three of them shared smiles again, a brief moment of unity. But then, almost immediately, Nathaniel’s expression changed. A frown creased his brow as he was suddenly overtaken by a cloud of contemplation.

He realized with a pang that he was actually relaxing in the presence of this man, the very man who had hurt his mother so deeply. While he could allow Kathleen this moment of levity, Nathaniel felt he shouldn’t permit himself the same. After all, he was her protector; he couldn’t be swayed too easily.

Who was to say this man wouldn’t hurt them again?

Ewan, sensitive to his son’s shifting moods, caught Nathaniel’s eye and winked at him, eliciting a surprised look from the boy, followed by confusion.

Nathaniel darted a glance at Kathleen, who appeared oblivious to their exchange, blissfully okay with her newfound rapport with their father.

"Mr. Ewan, you are quite funny. I’ll have to admit that," Nathaniel finally spoke, folding his arms across his chest, his demeanor still guarded.

Ewan chuckled softly, enjoying the playful banter. "Sandro will be shocked to hear that," he mused, a glint of amusement dancing in his eyes.

Understanding flashed through the eyes of the twins.

"Back to our discussion..." Ewan continued, his tone shifting slightly. "I have to support your statement, Kathleen. You both got your brains from your mother. But your looks? Those come from yours truly." He smirked, placing his hand on his chest, feigning pride. "Don’t you think that counts for something? No one really fancies an ugly person."

giggled, her approval evident as she gave him a thumbs-up. At that moment, Ewan felt as though he

says

voice light, "but one can have both. Or do you wish to trade your physical beauty for

grunted in response, his arms remaining crossed defiantly. Kathleen, however, giggled again, earning herself a glare from her

shoulder against her brother’s, as

and Ewan noted this with a smile; his children valued each

of your computer skills," Ewan transitioned, trying to keep the mood light, "you know hacking and all. Have you put those skills

smile break across Nathaniel’s lips. Yet it wasn’t just the smile that took him aback; it was the slyness accompanied by a mischievous glint that sent a

could already tell that whatever was coming next wouldn’t

gaze flicked to Kathleen, who seemed to share in the conspiratorial glee, her eyes sparkling with mischief. It became clear that both of them

it seems I have my answer," Ewan said, his curiosity piqued. "Can I have the details, then? Please..." He added the last word when he noticed Nathaniel raising an

ones behind the raid on your company’s

"That’s impossible. You are pushing it too far.

dried up in his mouth when he noticed the twins exchanging glances, both of them crossing their

could

in his mind as he considered their claim. The virus that had infiltrated the company’s software was cutting-edge, not easily operable by just anyone, let

Ewan shook his head again, laughing disbelievingly. How could six-year-olds hack into a billion-dollar company? The thought

it to retaliate against him for hurting Athena—he recalled that he had engaged Fiona around the

happened because he hadn’t even recognized his daughter at that time? Even if that were so, the sheer audacity of the act

He’s still struggling with the truth!" Kathleen piped

didn’t you just say

We are not normal," Kathleen murmured.

that statement again!" Nathaniel stated firmly. "We are normal. We are just on a higher plane than our

mixture of confusion and astonishment swirling

looking at us like that?" Nathaniel requested, his tone turning sharp. "You’re making my sister uncomfortable. Next, she will start thinking we are

composure amid his disbelief. He shook his head

that hard to believe

eyebrow at Nathaniel’s question, suddenly stopped his pacing. "So, let’s say you both were

or we are out of here," Nathaniel interrupted sharply, his resolve apparent. "I can’t have my sister thinking

as he looked at Kathleen. She was staring at him with an unreadable expression, a depth that certainly didn’t belong to a mere child. Children were supposed to confront you openly, not with this kind of inscrutable look that made his