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."

with tears. Looking at the drawing, his heart clenched with pain. He wanted so much to live long and take care

before saying, "This is

chipped in, "That's right. You two are going to be a big

mouths fell

squeaked, "Are you giving us

Girls are noisy," Ethan remarked and the parents

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

asked after a moment

sweetly and confirmed, "Yes,

Where are they going to sleep? I only have space

rooms, dummy,"

and Lora shared a look

at Ella and said, "We have many rooms but it wouldn't be bad for you and your brother to

them,"

about that," Lora remarked with a

sister! Ethan will be a great

room felt warm, filled with love and laughter as Ryan and

...

parked her car, another car parked beside her and she saw that it was being

know you were coming home from the

and drown myself in 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

it's not good for you to drink since you have

hurts knowing I had the ability to help my brother but I can't because apparently I'm not healthy.

apartment building quietly. It was a somewhat chilly night

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

asked in a low