Chapter 108: Only One Choice

Five years ago...

"They're twins!" Evangeline exclaimed excitedly, her gaze shifting from me to my noticeably large belly. "I'm so happy! No wonder your belly is this big-it's because there are two of them!" she added, clapping her hands and bouncing slightly like a child.

I didn't know pregnancy could be such a headache. With all the pain I was experiencing-aching body, saggy breasts, constant headaches, stomachaches, and sudden mood swings-I didn't even know where to focus my attention. But despite all this, it was worth it because my child... or rather, my children, are alive.

Evangeline took care of me at her house. She's hiding me for the time being. After my operation, she and Mason immediately brought me here, keeping everything under wraps.

No one knew I was pregnant. Evangeline managed to silence the doctor who found out at the hospital. I don't know how she did it, and I didn't ask.

"Jeez, I can't wait to see a mini-Ash!" she squealed, her grin never fading.

For a moment, it seemed like she had forgotten that Ash was the reason I was in this mess.

Why my life-and even my baby's life-had been in danger.

He shot me, knowing full well it wasn't just my life at stake.

"Stop it, Evangeline," I snapped, glaring at her. "This isn't something to celebrate."

I closed my eyes and draped an arm over my face.

My life was ruined the day everything fell apart, but the lives inside me were just beginning. I'll do everything to protect them, even if it means dirtying my own hands. "Thank you, doc." Evangeline ignored me and turned to the female doctor.

She pulled out an envelope from her Gucci bag-thick with cash, enough to almost tear it open.

The doctor nodded, smiling as she took the envelope and slid it into her bag.

her meds daily. She also needs to avoid stress.

thought I wouldn't survive this, but it seems fate isn't ready for me to die just yet. I swore to myself that I wouldn't leave this world until I've

Evangeline replied with a confident smile, making a thumbs

doctor exited the room. Two bodyguards followed her, likely to escort and keep an eye

she wouldn't spill anything-especially to Simon.

Just like my mom.

could to recover my mom's body that day. Thankfully, she was in a private hospital recovering. Although I don't know where she

approached me, sitting at the

making her laugh.

bother fixing myself up? It's not

for this. I'll never let my hatred for him affect

paler than earlier," she observed, scanning my face. "Do you

my eyes. "And I feel like throwing up... especially because of your perfume.

in disbelief, her eyes wide before pointing a finger at me. "Your sense of smell is just abnormal because you're pregnant! Do you

don't care what it is," I weakly retorted, feeling like the awful smell was seeping into my veins. "You stink. Get away

I'm lucky to have her by my

few months, I gave birth

was in labor for almost half a day, and I honestly thought I

was the most painful experience of my life, but childbirth

a girl. Even though I could barely keep my eyes open, I still managed to smile as I looked

their name?" Evangeline asked as she

grin. "You'll find out when

to stay here. If Evangeline has severe trust issues with people, mine are just as bad,

quickly as possible to protect

are you?" I hadn't noticed Mason had entered with Evangeline. I must've

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