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.

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

wouldn't survive this, but it seems fate isn't ready for me to die just yet. I swore to

a confident smile, making a

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

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

Just like my mom.

and Evangeline did everything they could to recover my mom's body that day. Thankfully, she was in a private hospital recovering. Although I don't

me, sitting at

making her laugh. She

how could I 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

pale. Even paler than earlier," she observed, scanning my

every day," I admitted, closing my eyes. "And I feel

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

what it is," I weakly retorted, feeling like the awful smell was seeping

her. And I'm lucky to have

months, I gave birth to my

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

the most painful experience of my life, but childbirth was

I could barely keep my eyes open, I still managed to smile as I looked at them. I'm a mom now,

Evangeline asked

grin. "You'll find out

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

gain power as quickly as possible

Mason had entered

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