Love Game With The Rebel Billionaire

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. Her pregnancy is fragile given her current

it seems fate isn't ready for me to die just yet.

got this," Evangeline replied with a confident smile, making a thumbs

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

trust the doctor, but at the same time, she took precautions to ensure she wouldn't spill anything-especially to Simon. If anyone must not know

Just like my mom.

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

are you? Feeling dizzy?" Evangeline asked as she approached me, sitting at

making her

even bother fixing myself up? It's not just

for this. I'll

than earlier," she observed, scanning my face.

every day," I admitted, closing my eyes. "And I feel like throwing up... especially because of your perfume. It's

disbelief, her eyes wide before pointing

is," I weakly retorted, feeling like the awful smell was seeping into my veins. "You stink. Get away from

And I'm lucky to have

I gave birth to my

for almost half a day,

pain was unbearable. I'd thought being shot was the most painful experience

my children. A boy and a girl. Even though I could barely keep my eyes open, I still managed to smile as I looked at them. I'm a mom

Evangeline asked as she

I replied with a grin. "You'll find out when I decide to tell

no plans to stay here. If Evangeline has severe trust issues with people, mine are just as bad, especially with her. She's part of a mafia. If you're loyal to an organization, you'll do anything for it-even

as quickly as possible to protect

Mason had entered with Evangeline. I must've