“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.”

    Kaiaughed, “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 outughing. “Bet you’re having two boys!”

    His loud cackle reached Lucien’s ears.

    Lucien shot him a re. “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.”

    She didn’t want to get into it. Right after her postpartum recovery, Landon had been so eager he nearly wore her out.

    And in bed, he’d pinned her down, asking over and over, “Who do you like most?b” /b

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    Alyssa lost count of how many times she’d said his name before he let up.

    She regretted letting him catch her weak spot.

    “Don’t let me find out who his first love was!” Alyssa growled.

    Kaia grinned. “What if it’s you?”

    “No way,” Alyssa scoffed, not buying it for a second.

    Kaia suddenly remembered something Lucien had said, sparking an urge to log into that old game.

    After Alyssa left, Kaia locked herself in the study, glued to herputer andpletely forgetting about dinner.

    “Honey, dinner’s ready,” Lucien called from outside.

    Kaia didn’t even nce up, her brows furrowed as she stared at the screen.

    She couldn’t remember which server they’d yed on, so she was checking each one the old–fashioned way–one by one.

    Honey, what’re you doing?” Lucien leaned over her shoulder43

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    catching sight of the game interface.

    “I can’t remember which server we used. Do you?” Kaia mumbled, still staring at the screen.

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

    Before she could argue, Lucien effortlessly scooped her up like it was the most natural thing in the world and carried her toward the dining room.

    Allen, watching from nearby, beamed in approval at their easy

    affection.

    Kaia blushed furiously, shooting Lucien a warning look.

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

    Allen snorted. “Has he sorted out his mess yet? Fine, let hime back. But no bringing any strays. We don’t need more headaches,”

    He stopped himself from saying it outright, but in truth, he hoped Joanne wouldn’te back either.

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    Kaia–and Allen was beyond tired of hearing it.

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    “He’sing back alone,” Lucien promised. “No one knows he’s being discharged. We’ve got people watching the gates. No outsiders are getting in.”

    Allen nodded, satisfied. Zane might still be a headache, but Lucien? Solid as ever.

    “Kaia,” Allen added, “when Joanne shows up again, just ignore her. She’s not worth your energy.”

    Kaia nodded obediently.

    With two babies on the way, she wasn’t about to waste time getting stressed over irrelevant people.

    *****

    Zane arrived home looking tired, worn down in a way that went beyond the hospital stay. He’d already heard the news–Kaia was expecting twins.

    His feelings wereplicated, but deep down, he was genuinely happy for Lucien.

    “Lucien, you’re one lucky guy,” Zane said quietly.

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    Lucien raised an eyebrow. “You’re not doing so bad yourself,

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    Zane. You’ve got two sons now, right?”

    Leave it to Lucien to ruin a moment.

    Zane’s face stiffened.

    “Don’t worry,” he said tly. “I’m not letting them be recognized as part of the Graves family.”

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    No matter how much Joanne stirred up trouble, everything he owned would go to Alden. At most, he’d leave Ste and Harold a bit of money—that was all.

    He regretted not cutting ties with Ste properly back then, especially after learning she’d hidden Harold’s birth from him.

    After a pause, Zane turned to Kaia, his tone suddenly serious.

    “Kaia… I need your help with something.”

    Kaia straightened instinctively, caught off guard by how heavy his voice sounded.

    “Zane, whatever it is, just say it. I’ll help if I can.”

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