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“Saw the group chat? You didn’t cry at home over it, did you? It’s no big deal. I’m just one kid ahead of you. Twins, you know,” Lucien teased over the phone.

Landon frowned and hung up.

Kaia watched him gloat through his calls, chuckling, “Finally ticked off everyone?”

Lucien blinked, confused. “What’re you talking about? I’m just sharing the good news. Everyone should know about something this great.”

Kaia knew his show–off streak all too well. “Time for bed, honey.”

At her words, he leaned down, pressing his face to her belly.

His deep voice murmured softly, “Babies, be good, okay? Don’t make Mommy work too hard.”

Kaia laughed, “They can’t hear you yet.”

“They can,” Lucien insisted, kissing her stomach gently. “I’ll talk to them every day, honey. It’ll make things easier for you.”

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After learning about Kaia’s twins, Alyssa dragged Landon back to the Graves Manor.

“Kaia, what’s it like carrying twins?” Alyssa asked.

Kaia shook her head. “Not much different yet. Just craving sour stuff.”

Landon burst out laughing. “Bet you’re having two boys!”

His loud cackle reached Lucien’s ears.

Lucien shot him a glare. “Landon, are you looking for a fight?”

Kaia and Alyssa dissolved into giggles. “Ignore him,” Kaia said. “Anyone who says it’s two boys sets him off.

“What about you? Sorted things out with Landon?”

Alyssa’s cheeks flushed.

“Yeah… mostly.”

want to get into it. Right after her postpartum recovery, Landon had been so eager

down, asking

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lost count of how many times she’d

him catch

me find out who his

grinned. “What if it’s

not buying it

Lucien had said, sparking an urge to log into that

in the study, glued to her computer and completely

Lucien called from

up, her brows furrowed as she stared at the

played on, so she

what’re you doing?” Lucien

Tidings of

sight of the

can’t remember which server we used. Do you?” Kaia

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answering, he just smiled. “Eat first. Think about the babies, alright? Too much screen time’s not great for

her up like it was the most natural thing in

watching from nearby, beamed in approval at

affection.

shooting Lucien a warning

up from the hospital this afternoon,” Lucien said as he set Kaia down. “He’s recovered and wants to stay here for a

“Has he sorted out his mess yet? Fine, let him come back. But

himself from saying it outright, but in truth, he hoped Joanne

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up, she stirred

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back alone,” Lucien promised. “No one knows he’s being discharged. We’ve got people watching the

satisfied. Zane might still be a

“when Joanne shows up again, just ignore her. She’s not worth your