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.

takes her meds daily. She also needs to avoid stress. Her pregnancy is fragile given her

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

Evangeline replied with a confident smile,

her, likely

took precautions to ensure she wouldn't spill anything-especially to Simon. If anyone must not know about my situation, it's him. I'm terrified he'd take

Just like my mom.

Evangeline did everything they could to recover my mom's body that day. Thankfully, she was

Evangeline asked as she approached me, sitting at the foot of the bed. "You look like

rolled my eyes, making her laugh. She

even bother fixing myself up? It's not just about me

is their father-they didn't ask for this. I'll never let my hatred for him affect

observed, scanning my face. "Do you

closing my eyes. "And I feel like throwing

every time I spoke. I tried to push her away to distance myself from the scent, but she didn't take the hint. She just stared at me in disbelief, her eyes wide before pointing a finger at me. "Your sense of smell is just abnormal because you're pregnant! Do you even know what brand this is?" she asked, clutching her

awful smell was seeping into my veins. "You stink. Get away

needed her. And I'm lucky

few months, I gave birth to

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

was the most painful experience

girl. Even though I could barely keep my eyes open, I still managed to smile as I looked at them. I'm a mom now, and I'm proud to have brought

asked

with a grin. "You'll find out when

I chose to ignore her. Once I recover, I have no plans to stay here. If Evangeline has severe trust issues with people, mine are just as bad, especially with her. She's

need to gain power as quickly as

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

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