Not One, But Two!

Chapter 57

Greg's frown remained on his face even after he heard Valerie's words, and he dragged Abigail to his study before addressing her in an angry tone. "Why are you only telling me about having two daughters now?"

Abigail, on the other hand, was rather calm as she sat down on one of the chairs. "If you had continued to fight for child custody, I might have never told you about this," she muttered.

"You sure are a realist." Greg was so furious that his chest was hurting. He had met both the girls, but he hadn't realized that they were two different children. He had assumed that his daughter just had an unstable personality, but he then realized how careless he had been.

Abigail didn't say much—she kept quiet and allowed Greg to digest it on his own. Usually, Greg wouldn't have as much patience if the person in front of him wasn't Abigail. When he saw Abigail picking a book up without looking the least bit guilty, he was angrier than ever. She's so sure that I won't do anything to her, huh?

Greg stepped forward and snatched her book away before glaring down at her. The grumpy look on his face reminded Abigail of Alissa. Abigail sighed. "Why are you throwing a tantrum? I'm the one who gave birth to the kids—I already struggled with one, and I was nearly sent to my deathbed when giving birth to the second. One way or another, I already told you the truth now, right? Should I have continued to keep it a secret from you?"

Greg froze. He didn't know how tough it was for a pregnant lady, but Cody had once told him that the birth of every child was also a near-death experience for their mother. Abigail had to give birth to two… Greg's anger disappeared after that. "Didn't you think of contacting me while you were giving birth?"

Abigail felt the urge to roll her eyes. "I would have had no idea who you were if I hadn't returned to the country this time. How was I supposed to call you?" she grumbled. Her words made Greg's heart ache.

"Were you afraid?" he asked.

"What?"

"I'm asking if you were afraid when you were on the surgical table alone, giving birth to your kids," he muttered. Abigail froze. Was I afraid? Of course I was afraid. It's my first time being a mother.

All of the pregnant ladies had their husbands with them, but she was all alone. Hugh had something to do back then, and he couldn't make it back in time since her contractions had started earlier than expected. She was in so much pain that she thought both her and her babies would die. Things were especially tough when her water broke—she thought she was about to collapse there and then.

weren't for the babies in her stomach and own resilience, she might not have survived the birth of her twins. That was the first time she felt so close to death. She could still feel the sense of

a moment. All of a sudden, Greg reached over and held her hand before pulling her into his arms. "I'm sorry I wasn't around when you needed me. I promise this won't happen in the future. Also, thank you for giving birth to my two adorable daughters. I'll always be

about to tear up after hearing what he said. It was rare for a man to utter such words to her. Hugh had only threatened the doctor to save her life after he found out that she had been bleeding excessively during childbirth. Apart from that, Hugh had been rather awkward and hadn't said much after she gave birth. She knew she wasn't someone who appreciated sweet-talkers, yet she felt

I'd appreciate it enough if you just didn't

from you? You're the one who was pregnant for ten months, and you're the one who had a near-death experience during childbirth. Would I still be

words. It was then that she realized how close they were to each other. "Let go of me!" Abigail tried to push him away, but he didn't budge at all. Greg realized that the woman's scent was oddly

Greg intentionally changed the topic. Why does the air in this study feel so

as well. "She's with Hugh,"

a sudden. "Do you know how dangerous it is to allow a young girl to run

than you think. Furthermore, Hugh started teaching her at a young

care. I can't have my daughter hanging out with that dangerous man. Did you return to Rorea because something happened to Alissa?" Greg felt especially worried since Abigail had hurried off

It was Hugh." Abigail immediately denied Greg's claims. Right then, Greg felt both relieved and somewhat troubled. She was rushing all the way back just for Hugh?! What's so great about that guy? But Greg didn't make any comments since he knew

don't know what Arianna and Old Madam Buckley might think of us," Abigail suggested after she

elder daughter. However, Abigail shook her head. "Hugh said that he would send Alissa

her back!" Impatient, Greg tugged the study door open. To his surprise, Arianna and Old Madam Buckley stumbled into the room. Valerie didn't seem embarrassed for eavesdropping on them. "You brat. Why didn't you warn us before opening the door? I

to help Valerie up. Abigail was rather puzzled, while Greg was

from calling Abigail 'Dr. Kain' to her actual name. Abigail felt the urge to laugh when she realized this. All along, she

listen to, and you can do it openly. It wouldn't be worth it to fall for such things, Old