Her Return, His Regret by Natie

Chapter 140~ A drink

Ryan and Lora arrived at their mansion, excited to tell their children the news.

"Mommy, Daddy, you're back!" As usual, the twins rushed to their parents for a hug.

"We have some good news to share with you," Ryan said as he picked up Ella who wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Really? What's the good news?" Ella excitedly asked. "Are we going on a vacation?"

Ryan chuckled as he held Ethan's hand with his free hand and led him to the living room before settling on the couch with the twins flanking his sides.

Lora followed and sat on the other side of Ethan. She reached over and booped Ella's nose, saying, "No silly."

A thought occurred to Ryan and he looked down at the twins and asked, "Do you want to go on a vacation with Mommy and Daddy?"

"Yes! We want to... you went the two of you last time. So this time, we should go as a family," Ella replied and Ryan nodded.

"No problem. We can go on a trip this weekend," he promised. He didn't know the future. But what he was sure of was the present and he was going to make sure every second counts.

"Yay! A family trip with Mommy and Daddy! Finally!" Ella said and got down from her seat, running somewhere quickly before returning with a piece of paper.

She showed it to her parents and said, "Look, I already drew us on a family trip."

Ryan took the paper and saw that Ella had drawn two tall figures, two short ones and one that looked like a round cat with a small head.

"Wow, nice, Ella. Is this a cat? Do you want a cat?" Ryan asked, pointing at the round image.

Ella laughed and answered, "No, Daddy. You're so silly. This is our baby sister."

heart clenched with pain. He

at Ella before saying, "This is beautiful, princess,

and chipped in, "That's right. You two are going to

fell open at the

you giving us

a baby brother. Girls are noisy," Ethan remarked and

knows? You might have a baby sister and brother because we are having two babies!" Ryan said excitedly and the twins' eyes rounded at

they twins?" Ethan asked after

smiled sweetly and confirmed, "Yes, just like

Where

many rooms, dummy," Ethan replied to his

a look

many rooms but it wouldn't be bad for you and

sharing my bed with them," Ella

shall see about that," Lora

sister! Ethan will be a great big brother too! Like he is to

and laughter as Ryan and Lora listened to the kids discuss

...

after leaving the hospital, Diane drove back to her apartment. Just as she parked her car, another car parked beside her and she saw that it was being driven by Aiden.

didn't know you were coming home

drinks," Diane said. "But, I think I would rather be home tonight. Everything is depressing. I wanted to stay with my brother, but I think he's better off with his wife and kids." They had spent some time at the hospital

drink since you

help my brother but I

It was a somewhat chilly night and the dark sky was twinkling

know how you feel but I'm sorry," Aiden suddenly said as they got into

Diane asked in a low voice. "It's not your