Raiden admired his wife's little bump. It's like eleven, but she's still sleeping. He kissed her cheeks as he reached for his phone to check emails. He received the photos of the doctor and who she met. Raiden gets in touch with the doctor about the operation. He set up a fake schedule so they could see who she was seeing. And just as he expected, the evil sister is the one who paid the doctor. Even the ex-fiance has something to do with it. He wouldn't let them slide even though she's her sister. The sister became more jealous after seeing how Charlotte became richer. 

 Raiden married her without any prenup. Everything that he owns is hers too. He called out his men telling them to keep watching over the doctor and her sister. He won't let them slide. He will do everything for them to pay a thousand folds for what they did to his wife. 

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"Raid," Charlotte called in her sultry voice. He turned to his wife and smiled. 

"Good morning, wifey and babies. What do you want to eat today?" 

 She smiled and looked brighter than any light. He crawled over the bed and kissed her tummy and her forehead. 

"What do you want to eat?" 

"I'll eat anything. I'm super hungry." 

"Do you want me to set it up on our balcony?" 

"Yes, please." 

 Raiden went to the bathroom to wash his face and mouth first, then wiped it. He went downstairs and asked the maids for lunch and breakfast to set it on the balcony of his room. He approached his brother and smacked him at the back. 

"What's up?" Raiden asked. "So, did you get what you want this Christmas?" He asked. 

"Yeah, I did," Rhys answered as he looked at Camila who was busy munching some food. "Don't tell her that she's getting fat." 

"So, is she eating for two or three?" 

"Just one." He said softly. 

"Oh," Raiden said. "I can lend you one of my triplets?" 

"Nah," Rhys chuckled. "I think Kale is going to have twins. They aren't telling it yet, but it seems like it's indeed twins." 

"Oh, nice." Raiden nodded. 

"But don't tell Camila that she also has a big appetite in bed. Just don't tell her that she's fat and that." 

"Don't worry, your secret is safe with me." He winked. "I'll better go to my wife upstairs. She became a monster when she's hungry." Raiden said. "And don't tell her that." 

 Rhys nodded and they did their secret handshake. Raiden jogged upstairs to his room and found his wife on the balcony admiring the scenery as the Maids and Butlers set up the food on the table. He hugged her from behind and kissed the crook of her neck. 

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 Xavier set up the dinner for the two of them. They have ham and cheese and wine, plus lasagna that his mom prepared. He helped in the kitchen as his promise for her. He already talked to a few psychiatrists that could help his mother. But he knows that she didn't want any psychiatrist. So, he's taking it slow. He needed to speak to her sincerely about it. If he forced her to see a psychiatrist, it'll do no good at all. He'll also set up an accompaniment for his mother. He already asked a bodyguard from the Rose Empire. The one that is retired from doing missions. He'll be here before he leaves. So, he could take care of her. 

 They have a nice dinner in exchange for gifts. He received new shoes from her. It's the latest edition. He never received such a thing. His mother would buy something like a second hand for him to have shoes. She sacrificed a lot too, so she could give him something. But he never thought that that deep grudge that she kept in her heart would lead to something that ruined her. 

"Thank you for the latest shoes." She said. "But you also bought me a bag that has only 100 in the whole world." 

"Mom, do you like it?�� He asked. 

"Yes," 

 He didn't want to say that it comes from Bea and Noah. From the Mondragon or else she'll throw it away. 

"Mother," He reached her hand. 

"Stop calling me mother, the sound makes me old." 

"Mom," He said softly. "I know that it's been tough for you. But can you help me with something?" 

"What is it?" She asked with a smile. 

"I know a doctor that might help you come over with your past. Mom, I want you to face it." 

"Xavier," She pulled out her hand. "Do you think I'm crazy?" 

"No. I never said that you were. Seeing a psychiatrist doesn't mean that you are crazy. Mom, please help me with this." 

"Xavier, I know about your profession, but I don't want to do it." 

"You'll just have a session with her." 

 Marga looked away. 

"Mom, please." 

"I'll think about it." 

 Xavier took out a calling card and gave it to her. 

"Mom, here's her calling card. You are safe and I promise you, you'll be fine." 

 At that moment, Marga didn't know what to say to her son. Because of Xavier's profession, he gave her a business. Because of his profession, he gave her a comfortable house. She didn't have to pay rent or a loan so she could pay for rent. 

"I will be leaving after my vacation leave is done. I don't want you to stay all by yourself, so I hired a bodyguard." 

"I don't need a bodyguard." 

"Mom, it's for your safety." He said. "You own a business and you need a bodyguard. Also, he'll help you around the house too." 

"Are you trying to trap me?" 

"No. I'm trying to help you. I love you, okay?" 

 That night, Marga got ready to go to bed. But first, she checked on his son and he's staring at Athena's photo. She ignored it and thought that Athena was playing with his son. 

<><><><><> 

 Just after Christmas, Nate set up a private plane so he could go back to California with his wife. He has few auctions to attend. His schedule will be full even after the New Year. And his Aunt Andromeda just mentioned to him something that he needed to be cautious about. Someone messaged Andromeda that the Eagle Empire found out about Christina and Martin. So, they set up double protection. Kale will stay in the Philippines where Christina will be safer with everyone around them. 

"I send a gift to your family." He said. 

"What gift?" She asked. 

"A house." He answered. He purchased a house in a safer subdivision for her parents without her knowing. He kept it a secret for a little bit because he knew that she would complain. But her family had an idea about her work by doing some cooking show in America and writing a book. 

"What?!" She exclaimed. 

"Babe, you can't let them stay somewhere that isn't safe. Your mother's hospital bills are fine, and she looked good too." 

 Kelsie exhaled as she glared at him with her hand on her waist. 

"You don't understand."

"Babe, I told them that you are still paying for it." 

"Damn it." She mumbled. 

"I'm sorry." 

"Why did you decide on your own?" She asked annoyingly as put her hand on her waist. 

"I'm sorry." He said softly as he reached her hand. 

"What can I do? You already bought it." 

"They look happy," He said. 

"I know that they would." She pulled her hand from him and continued folding their clothes. "You don't understand how selfish my relatives are." She mumbled. 

"Don't worry, I have it wrapped up, and they won't ask you for that much money." He hugged her from behind and kissed her cheeks. 

"Nate, promise me that you won't do anything else right now about my family without telling me.�� 

"Yes, and I'm sorry again." He mumbled and kissed her temple. She turned to him and kissed his lips. "I love you." He said softly. She smiled, wrapping her hand around his neck and kissed him. 

"I love you too." 

"I'll help you with that." He said as he gathered his gadgets and put them in one bag. "Wifey, I already set up gowns for three. So, we have to attend like three events." 

"Oh," She raised her brows. 

"You'll stand out. I promise." 

 She chuckled. 

"I rather stay hidden than stand out." 

"Well, you are beautiful." He flirted. 

"Or, are you propositioning?" She smirked at him. "I'll finish this first. So, we won't miss anything for later." 

"But we can do it right now." He grinned. 

"Nate, I need to finish this at least." 

"Do you like my gift for you?" He asked as he zipped the bag. 

"Yes, I love every gift that you gave to me." She said with a grin. She received a pair of new negligees from him. It's soft, and she liked the fabric. Besides, she received a beautiful diamond necklace. "How about my gift?" She got him a new pair of workout clothes and pleased him every night. 

"You are my best gift." He winked at her.