Chapter 3

Grandpa had arrived.

He must have heard the news and rushed over, his face a mix of shock and uncertainty.

【Well, well, if it isn't the old jerk himself!】 Max sneered.

Alex and Jessica's faces instantly turned deathly pale.

Especially Jessica, her expression was like she'd seen a ghost.

Grandpa practically lunged at the ultrasound screen, his breathing ragged.

“Doctor, are you absolutely sure? It's really two boys?”

“Absolutely! Mr. Richard, look, both heartbeats are strong and clear.”

The doctor pointed to the screen, explaining.

Grandpa looked at Mom, his eyes incredibly complex.

After a long moment, as if making a sudden, firm decision, he spoke to Alex in a gravelly voice.

“From today on, your mother needs complete rest. Don't you dare disturb her without reason!”

Alex and Jessica were unceremoniously escorted out of the room by Grandpa.

As Jessica was being led out, she struggled.

“Uncle Richard, we were just worried about Aunt Eleanor...”

Mom gently stroked her belly, a smile playing on her lips, tinged with sadness.

【Mom, don't be sad over that ungrateful idiot!】

I quickly wiggled my tiny hands and feet inside her belly.

【Exactly!】 Max immediately chimed in, 【Don't get upset and hurt yourself, or those two jerks will just be happy!】

Mom took a deep breath.

Right, now wasn't the time for sadness.

Grandpa was incredibly efficient. That same afternoon, Mom was transferred to the top-floor VIP suite.

She was even assigned a dedicated nurse and nutritionist.

Mom lay on the soft hospital bed, her face expressionless.

【Finally, a break.】 I stretched my tiny limbs inside Mom's belly. 【This place is way more comfortable. You need to take it easy, Mom.】

【Seriously, I was so stressed out earlier, terrified you'd actually sign that paper.】 Max shivered, still a bit shaken.

Mom's hand rested gently on her belly, her eyes slowly firming with determination.

“Don't worry, I won't let anyone manipulate me again.”

The next few days were calm.

Grandpa visited Mom's belly daily, asking the doctors about our condition, ensuring his two grandsons were well.

His attitude towards Mom also softened considerably; he even proactively suggested getting her a more comfortable car.

Mom simply responded faintly.

She knew this newfound kindness was entirely dependent on the children in her belly, and therefore, incredibly fragile.