Ch. 2231..2240

Chapter 2231 Chapter 2231 Xyla Quest nodded, finding herself in a much better mood now that she'd received news about Sophie Kenwick.

She slowly got out of bed and pulled Stanley Batton into the bathroom for a shower.

Then, he changed clothes and waited for Xyla, who took her time in the bathroom before changing into a white, laced skirt.

Since the weather here was much warmer than in Country Z, wearing skirts seemed more appropriate.

She stood in front of the mirror to put on some simple makeup, starting with applying a single layer of moisturizer on her face, followed by foundation.

Her eyebrows were naturally dark, while her lips were naturally red, so she didn't bother with them to save time.

Her face seemed pretty enough.

After casually drying her hair, the couple held hands and walked out the door into the night.

The stars seemed plentiful and bright at their deserted location away from the city, creating a peaceful environment.

Under the sky full of stars, they strolled hand-in-hand along a road right by the ocean.

Xyla found peace in her heart, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. At that moment, she felt all the tension in her body had vanished.

They could see the ocean and huge waves crashing against the shore.

Under the moonlight and starlight, the ocean's surface glistened. It was a beautiful sight to behold.

"I like it here," she murmured, leaning against her husband. "Why didn't I know you had property here?"

He chuckled. "I bought it not too long ago. The property is under your name. I bought it so we could have our honeymoon here."

Xyla felt warm in her heart at his gesture. "Is this your wedding gift to me?"

"Yeah, do you like it?"

She nodded eagerly.

She used to feel embarrassed whenever Stanley gave her anything in the past.

She eventually got used to it after he had continued to give her everything. Now, all she felt was joy and received gifts from him.

satisfaction whenever be "Thank you, Honey," she expressed in gratitude, smiling from ear to ear.

"Silly girl, why are you still thanking me? I vowed to give you the best of everything in this world, remember?"

"Don't I already have the best of everything? Everything you've given me is wonderful," she declared.

"I don't think it's enough."

"But I don't need anything else," she insisted. "Stanley, I feel very happy just being with you."

"Me too."

Their hands clasped tightly as they continued walking forward.

"Is there a place to eat?" she inquired.

"Yes, it's just up ahead."

Xyla didn't reply but persisted to Stanley, feeling safe with him well in follow despite not knowing the alongs a foreign country.

In the past she had always been the Whenever she went on , making sure to do bel.ne in advance.

She would also prepare a map on her phone.

Chapter 2232 Chapter 2232 Xyla Quest lost all her good habits ever since she got together with Stanley Batton because he would handle everything for her under any circumstances and at any time. She never had to worry about these things.

She felt she could do anything before he came into her life, but now, she had lost the ability to do anything except for making money.

She'd come to depend on him in their daily lives, constantly waiting for him to prepare everything for her.

This kind of dependency gave her a sense of security, and she'd become addicted to it.

Presently, Stanley led her into a western restaurant on a cruise ship, strolling through a brightly lit deck.

Red roses decorated its path, making it seem like a garden in her dreams.

A gentle breeze blew against her face, carrying the fragrant scent of roses, making her feel at ease.

The deck was devoid of people, and even the dining tables were empty, making it appear unusually spacious.

"This is wonderful," Xyla said happily as she peered around. "There isn't anyone else here. We can have the entire place to ourselves." "Silly girl, I booked the entire place," Stanley said with a smile.

"I see."

Her eyes glistened, unsurprised that her husband would reserve the entire restaurant. It was precisely the kind of thing he would do.

Holding hands, they sat at a square table with a white tablecloth by the railing.

It had intricate utensils and empty wine glasses set on top.

Surrounded by sea breeze and flowers, Xyla felt as if she was in heaven.

Resting her chin in one hand, she beamed at Stanley. "Thank you, Honey. I really like this arrangement."

"I've told you before that you don't have to thank me for anything," he replied. "Everything I do is what a husband should do. But I'm glad you like it." Her smile gradually widened.

Then, a violinist approached and started playing while formally attired waiters brought various delicious dishes and aerated wine to th table.

After serving them, the waiters turned around to leave respectfully.

The scrumptious-looking dishes served were all her favorites.

The spread included a black steak, matsutake corn chowder, black truffle spaghetti, fruits-and-vegetable salad, and pan-seared foie gras.

Her stomach rumbled when she saw the dishes, feeling even more ravenous than before.

Stanley gingerly picked up a het half-filled decanter and elegantly poured them a glass of wine each before raising his glass as a toast to his wife.

"Cheers, Honey," he said with a tender gaze.

The moon and stars were glowing tonight, and even the lighting on the cruise ship seemed unusually soft. Everything seemed too incredible for words, and even her husband seemed particularly perfect on this night.

At that moment, all she wanted was to grow old with Stanley.

Returning his smile, she raised her glass and gently clinked it against his glass before taking a sip of wine. Then, she picked up her utensils and began to eat the food in front of her in her usual graceful manner. Not only did the food look good, but it also tasted great, pleasing her immensely.

The chef obviously had the culinary skills of a Michelin star chef.

"Is the food good?" Stanley asked.

Xyla nodded slightly. "Yes. The chef is amazing. Everything tastes as if cooked by a Michelin star chef." "You're right, he is one."

Chapter 2233 Chapter 2233 "No wonder! This restaurant is pretty awesome," Xyla Quest declared.

"I invited him to come," Stanley Batton told her.

"Oh, impressive! I like his food."

He then took a bite of a piece of medium-rare beef.

"Do you?" he asked, lowering his gaze to cut a piece of beef before feeding it to her.

"Yeah, I do," she nodded with a smile, chewing in contentment.

"That's settled, then. I'll hire the chef to work at our house from now on," he decided.

"Let's not," she said hastily. "You know I'm not used to having too many strangers in the house."

"In that case, forget it. I'll learn a few things from this chef and do the cooking from now on."

"Okay, but I think my husband is better than any Michelin star chef," she teased.

She wasn't lying.

Stanley's cooking skills were indeed on par with Michelin star chefs.

He had improved by leaps and bounds after lots of practical cooking experience.

"Really?" he questioned, grinning at her words.

There wasn't a man who didn't like to be praised by his wife, and Stanley was no exception.

"Yes, it's true," she insisted. "You're the best. You don't need to learn from anyone."

"Even if that was true, I won't stop mastering my culinary skills. How else will I make you gain weight, hmm?" he asked teasingly.

Xyla couldn't help but frown when she heard the dreaded words. "Tsk! I don't want to gain weight."

"All right, you won't gain weight," he chuckled as he fed her another piece of beef while wearing an affectionate look in his eyes.

He was always acting this way with Xyla, only displaying his soft and affectionate side in front of her.

The violinist next to them felt envious when he saw this.

He knew Stanley adored his wife, but he dn't realize the extent of it. I certainly didn't act like a CEO in front of his wife domingoe "Honey, where are we going tomorrow?" Xyla asked softly with her chin resting against one arm.

She'd always had a gentle temperament, and it became even more apparent since she met her husband.

She finally believed a proverb that said a good husband would create an increasingly gentle wife.

He would pamper her like a child, and that was exactly what Stanley did to her.

He reached for her plate of steak, proceeding cut it into bite-sized strips for her. "We'll head out into the ocean in the morning and relax there until noon. Then, we'll go surfing in the afternoon. We'll have dinner by the beach and then go to bed. What do you think?"

"Okay, sure."

She felt excited about their activities tomorrow.

She had worked so hard for far too long, so it was time to have some fun.

However, her excitement faded when she began to miss her children all of a sudden.

Although they had barely been apart for a day, she missed them dearly.

She wondered if the two of them missed her just as much.

Did they cry because they missed their mother?

She abruptly lost her appetite when she thought about these things and how adorable the twins looked.

Stanley could sense the direction her thoughts had taken when he saw the look in her eyes, but he kept silent.

Instead, he placed the plate of cut steak in front of Xyla before reaching for the foie gras, repeati the process.

"Eat," he prompted as he placed the plate back before her once he was done.

Chapter 2234 Chapter 2234 The twins welcomed their father, Stanley Batton, and began to play with him.

No matter which toy he asked for, they would willingly give it to him as long as the three of them were having fun.

Gentle as he was, Stanley seemed to be surrounded by a halo while creating happy memories with his kids.

He accompanied them until almost noon before heading to the office, even though he had a lot of work pending.

En route there, he received a call from Zack Cassidy. "Mr. Batton, we are all waiting for you to chair the meeting. Have you been delayed for some reason?"

He calmly glanced at his watch then, discovering it was already eleven o'clock.

Yesterday, he had set up a meeting with high-level executives at ten o'clock this morning.

It completely slipped his mind while busy playing with his children.

He pinched his forehead calmly. "I was spending time with the kids and forgot about it. I'll be there right away."

With that, he ended the call, not realizing that Zack's phone was on loudspeaker mode, so all the executives heard his comment.

They couldn't help but exchanged glances with each other- "Who would believe that the man feared by everyone in the corporate world would forget about such an important meeting by spending time with his children?"

"I can tell he adores his two children. I am not only envious of his wife, but now I'm also envious of his children."

"To be honest, I don't mind being his kid if I can't be his wife. I wished he was my Daddy. Ha!"

They each spoke in turn, with Zack nodding in agreement.

Stanley arrived at the office at noon, so the meeting officially began.

His staff was sitting upright = √(1) bout the meeting as their n he was with his famil.net no longer seemed as as Content Instead, he seemed like his usual cold and unapproachable self.

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Stanley completed his work in the evening and went home early to play with the kids in the nursery.

After the incident that morning, had We Decome unusually let asked Stanley for they shouldn't.

MS When Xyla walked through the door, she caught the three of them spending quality time together, making her smile broadly.

Her husband was indeed protective of his kids.

He greeted her with a soft smile when he saw her. "Welcome home, Darling. Come and play with our kids."

She happily agreed, so the family of four played with various stuffed toys.

The two successful business tycoons rediscovered their inner child again with their own kids.

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Meanwhile, there was dead silence in Rachel Wood and Sebastian Brenand's apartment.

their faces as the vinet s living room, wearing g sat across them.

Rachel regarded them icily while Sebastian seemed bored with his arm around her waist protectively.

He couldn't be bothered to show his parents any respect.

Chapter 2235 Chapter 2235 Xyla Quest instantly felt her heart calming down at that moment upon seeing Sharon Lindt and Wilson Batton.

After that, she peeked at Stanley Batton, feeling deeply touched.

They were here to have a good time, but she'd wanted to go home because she missed the children.

Not only did her husband and parents-in-law not think of her as being troublesome, but they even brought her children to her from home.

They were willing to play along to her every whim.

She would never forget this warm feeling.

Right now, she was so moved that she began to get choked up.

"Dad and Mom, thank you," she smiled with tears in her eyes before reaching for Lynette Batton in Sharon's arms to hold her.

She pressed her face against Lynette's, then moved closer to Wilson Batton to press a soft kiss on Leon Batton's forehead.

His eyes flew open in an instant, watching her quietly with his glistening eyes.

Xyla wished she could become one with her children and never leave them.

Meanwhile, Stanley smiled and strode to her side, carefully holding Leon in his arms.

Lynette soon opened her eyes, subconsciously grabbing hold of her brother's hand, and started smiling at her mother, who held her.

"I miss my babies so much," she sighed. Her children were even more mesmerizing than angels.

"I know you miss them. After Stanley called me, I quickly came over with the kids," Sharon told her.

"Thank you for bearing with my whims," Xyla chuckled.

"How is this a whim? It's normal for mothers to miss their children. We understand," Wilson said.

"Yeah. I'm a mother, too, so I can relate," Sharon added.

"You must've had a long journey. Come in and rest," Xyla said.

Sharon nodded, then held her husband's hand and walked through the door, followed closely by several nannies. They each pulled a sizeable suitcase along behind them.

Seeing all those suitcases, Xyla led her parents-in-law to the couch. "Why did you bring so much stuff?"

They were only there for a simple vacation, but it looked like they were moving for good.

"These are all the kids' stuff, including their bedding, some clothes, and milk powder," Sharon told her.

"It's their first long-distance trip away home. I was worried they bed, t get used to a differents so brought theirs,longs "I've brought all their clothes, too. After all, they need to look good for the camera.

"Also, we can't buy their brand of milk powder here, so I had to bring some with us.

"On top sothat, I also brought some here and miss our o from our country. I food you might get bored W4 "Oh, and Xyla, I got you some snacks you like, as well as some clothes and skincare.

"I saw you leaving in a hurry and probably forgot to pack any of these things," Sharon said lengthily.

Xyla felt deeply touched once again.

Her mother-in-law was practically like her biological mother.

Chapter 2236 Chapter 2236 There were many things that Xyla Quest had overlooked, but Sharon Lindt had already thought of in advance.

"What did you bring me?" Stanley Batton asked jokingly.

"I brought your children to you. What do you think?" Sharon replied drily.

"You sure are my mother," he chuckled.

"You're a grown man, anyway. You can wear and eat whatever you want. It doesn't matter," she stated, rendering him speechless.

Xyla couldn't resist laughing.

"Xyla, what do you want to eat? Sharon asked. "Tell me. I'll cook for you right away."

She promptly shook her head. "Please don't. You and Dad came all the way here. It must have been exhausting. You should go upstairs and rest first." "We already rested on the flight. We slept all the way here. Tell us, what do you want to eat?" Wilson asked.

"How about Mom's specialty pork ribs?" Stanley asked.

"Do you want that, Xyla?" his mother asked.

She nodded.

"I'll cook that since you want to eat it," Sharon said with an affectionate look at her.

"What else do you want, Xyla?" Wilson asked.

"Stir-fried shrimps and cucumber salad," she answered after a moment's consideration. She deliberately chose uncomplicated dishes to avoid exhausting them. Sharon stood up eagerly and cast her eyes at her husband. "Let's go and cook for Xyla."

Stanley pointed at the kitchen. "The kitchen is over there."

"You shouldn't sit around, Stanley. Come and help us," Sharon told him. "Xyla, you can play with the children in the living room."

He nodded obediently, handing Leon Batton to one of the nannies reluctantly.

Meanwhile, Xyla continued to play with Lynette Batton on the couch while the other nannies settled around her after the three Battons departed.

The nanny holding Leon sat next to her and started speaking softly. "Ms. Quest, you have no idea how sad Mr. and Mrs Batton were when they found out you lost your appetite from missing your kids so much. They didn't even think twice before packing up and arranging for a private flight to bring them here."

"Did Stanley tell them that?" she wondered, feeling emotional at the thought.

The nanny nodded. "Yeah. He said you didn't have much of an appetite during dinner last night because you missed the kids."

She tried to keep her thoughts to herself last night, but ultimately, her husband still saw through her.

He could read her so well that she didn't even need to verbalize her thoughts.

At times, their emotional connection was that strong between them.

single fook or act from Xyla was enough for him to know her deepest thoughts and desires.

belongs to en.swnove/tent She felt so fortunate that she not only met someone who loved her but also understood her.

Most importantly, this man was willing to indulge her.

"Stanley's parents adore you, so they can't stand to hear such things. Qn the flight, Ms. Lindt kept saying she wished she could instantly teleport to your side," the nanny added.

Xyla smiled when she heard this.

"Yeah, Ms. Lindt even complained that the aircraft was too slow. She was afraid you might be too worried if they arrived late," another nanny chipped in. "They honestly adore you with all their hearts."

"Ms. Quest, we're all women here, but we are envious of how lucky you are."

The other nannies started speaking up now.

Xyla agreed with everything they said.

She did feel very lucky.

She thanked God every day for looking after her.

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Chapter 2237

Wilson Batton, Sharon Lindt, and Stanley Batton soon finished preparing a tableful of dishes for Xyla Quest.

Apart from the three dishes she requested, they also prepared shrimps in tomato sauce, oysters with garlic sauce, steamed lobsters, and abalone soup. Feeling happy to see all the food she liked, Xyla was stuffing herself again without realizing it.

The family vacation lasted for an entire week, only flying back to Atlantis on their private jet when she wanted to return to the country.

After returning to Atlantis, everyone reverted to their own programs.

Xyla and Stanley were busy with life and work, while Sharon and Wilson looked after the children.

Everyone focused on their own responsibilities, and life was great.

Over time, the weather became warm. People in Atlantis went from wearing warmer clothes to summer outfits.

Despite the warmer temperature outside, it was always cool in Xyla's office as they had the air-conditioning turned on.

Xyla went to X Entertainment to go through some documents after sorting out some work in Quest Group.

Once she'd completed the paperwork, she then started checking on the trainees' rehearsals.

She checked out many new trainees, apart from paying special attention to Lukas Ronaldo, feeling pleased with each of them.

Later, she attended a meeting in X Entertainment that afternoon to discuss development plans for some of the excellent trainees in the company.

The meeting involved many high-level executives, all of whom were influential people in the entertainment industry.

Despite their extensive experience in the industry, they were respectful toward Xyla after witnessing her capabilities over the years.

Some who used to have doubts about her were now totally won over.

After talking about the contents she cared about, Xyla turned her laptop off.

Then, she peered at the executives around the room, crossing one leg over the other elegantly while spinning a gold-colored pen in one hand. "Do you have anything to say or add?"

Georgie Clementine immediately spoke up A director, who is on excellent terms with our company, would like to cast Lynette and Leon in an advertisement. What do you think?"

"Reject him, please," she answered without hesitation, not wanting her children to get involved in the entertainment industry at such a young age.

Her family didn't need the money, and she didn't want them to become a money-making tool.

She wouldn't do it even if she needed money.

She wanted her children to grow up and make their own decisions before entering the entertainment industry.

She hoped that every step they took in life was out of their preference and not because of external factors.

Georgie nodded decisively. "Okay, I knew you'd say that. That's why I told the director not to have high hopes." That was when the other high-level executives started speaking-

"Ms. Quest, to be honest, it's a shame you're not letting your children appear in public. They're so adorable."

"Yeah, they're very adorable. I'd like to hold them."

"They're practically angels, aren't they? When I saw them, I suddenly had the urge to get married and have children of my own."

Xyla grinned when she heard their compliments for Lynette Batton and Leon Batton, beginning to miss them again at the mention of their names.

She decided to video call Sharon Lindt and see her children upon returning to her office.

She wondered what they were doing.

"Oh yes, Ms. Quest. Selina

Hollander's contract is up. She

asked for a better offer if we were extend her contract. She was demanding 100 million as the

contract renewal fee. What do you think?" Georgie asked her

Selina Hollander was an actress the company had been supporting for the past two years.

Although she was popular in the film industry, she had become difficult to deal with after achieving fame.

Chapter 2238

Chapter 2238

Selina Hollander was considered a time bomb if they kept her in the company after garnering a lot of bad press.

The company had to put a lot of public relations effort into concealing her negative reputation during her contract term. "Let her leave then," Xyla Quest said in nonchalance when she heard the actress' demand.

Everyone was shocked and promptly made their opinions heard.

"Ms. Quest, are you sure?" Georgie Clementine asked.

"Yeah, she's a famous actress now. For someone born after the year 2000, she's highly regarded by people in the industry."

"I think it's a waste if we let her leave just like this."

"I think so, too. Should we discuss this further?"

However, Xyla didn't seem concerned. "Do you think X Entertainment is lacking actresses?"

She could groom a new actress whenever she wanted.

Over the past few years, the company produced many successful actresses.

"I think you're being too careless," a high-level executive said.

"I don't like keeping time bombs like her around," she responded.

People with bad personalities would end up falling one day no matter how high they climbed.

She didn't appreciate people like that.

"All right, it's been decided," she said before directly standing up, leaving no room for discussion as she exited the conference room. Georgie remained calm.

She understood Xyla well, so she wasn't surprised by her decision.

Frankly, she had the same opinion as Xyla, too, but still wanted her input to be sure.

Xyla sat at her desk and eagerly video called Sharon upon returning to her office.

Sharon picked up promptly, knowing

the purpose of the call, so she

pointed her camera directly at the

two children who were sound asleep

on the bed.

Seeing them fast asleep, Xyla just silently observed them while Sharon also remained quiet.

Approximately ten minutes later, Sharon finally ended the video call before sending her a text message. “Have you seen enough?" "Yes, thank you," she replied.

"Okay, in that case, I'll go and wash their clothes."

"Why are you always doing these things yourself? Weren't you telling me that washing clothes were bad

for your hands?" Xyla ellipt

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Sharon had always insisted on washing the children's clothes herself by hand despite having nannies for such chores.

"I'm worried about other people

doing the washing, and I prefer doing it on my own. I find it cleaner that way. What's wrong with me washing my grandchildren's clothes?

"My hands are important, but my grandchildren are even more so," she added.

Xyla smiled at her words. "In that case, make sure you wear gloves."

Sharon replied with a nodding emoji and nothing else.

Xyla didn't comment further and shifted her gaze back to her computer.

The clock on the bottom right of the computer screen showed that it was five o'clock in the evening.

Recalling that she still had many unread emails, she immediately opened her mailbox to find various emails in English.

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Chapter 2239

Xyla Quest finished with work after replying to each email.

She immediately stood up, checking the time on her computer again to discover that it was already seven o'clock in the evening. Outside the French windows behind her, she could see lights of greens and reds everywhere.

Turning around, she walked over to those windows, mesmerized by the lively night scenery of the city that came into sight.

The spotless mirror in front of her reflected her appearance right now.

She seemed tired.

Feeling some stiffness, Xyla pinched her neck and gently rotated her head slightly, feeling much more relaxed after.

She remained standing near the windows to observe the view outside for a while. She then picked up her limited-edition Hermes purse and phone before preparing to leave. Right then, the office door opened, and Stanley Batton strolled in.

He wore a white shirt and formal black pants, his long legs apparent with his shirt tucked in.

He had the perfect body proportions.

Despite seeing her husband every day, Xyla was still mesmerized by him.

"Are you done with work?" he asked, stepping forward to hug her.

"Yeah, I am, but why are you here? Weren't we supposed to meet at home?"

"Yes, but I came because I missed you," he replied.

She smiled sweetly. "Let's have hot pot at home tonight. I already told Mom this morning."

He nodded in agreement.

"Shall we go to the supermarket for groceries?" she asked.

He nodded again, then they both walked out of the office.

As soon as they were outside, Stanley's phone started ringing, so he retrieved it from his pocket and glanced at it.

It was a message from an unknown number. "Mr. Batton, are you at home?"

His brows furrowed when he read the message. He then proceeded to delete the message after blocking the number.

Xyla observed all this from the corner of her eyes. "Who was that?"

She might have suspected that the

message

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It was because she knew her husband very well. She was very confident about their relationship, and nobody would be able to steal him from her.

He wouldn't love anybody else apart from her.

"I don't know. I'll check who the number belongs to and fire that person directly," he said.

"Must you be so merciless?"

"Why not? Should I spare her?" he asked.

"It's normal for girls to admire you. After all, you're such a good man," she told him.

"I don't need their admiration."

"Perhaps she might have some work-related issue to discuss with you," she commented further.

"If it's

spoken to her direct supervisor,

right? Why would she contactel.net

directly?" he countered.

"That's true," Xyla chuckled.

He then affectionately ruffled her hair. "Silly girl."

Smiling broadly, she leaned against him, holding his arm, and giggling like a child.

The couple detoured to the supermarket to purchase some ingredients for the hot pot before heading home together.

Chapter 2240

Chapter 2240

Things were the same at home.

Sharon Lindt, Wilson Batton, the nannies, and the two children were on the playmat. The twins were laughing while the adults entertained them.

It was the sight Xyla Quest and Stanley Batton were used to seeing whenever they got home.

They went to wash their hands first before approaching their kids and eagerly took them from the nannies.

Xyla held onto Leon Batton while Stanley had Lynette Batton in his arms.

The twins widened their smiles when they saw them.

The moment their eyes met, the couple's eyes lit up, as well.

"I'm going to visit Annabeth tonight," Sharon said with a smile on her face.

"It's Annabeth's delivery due date, isn't it?" Xyla asked.

"Yes, tomorrow's the date. Annabeth is already preparing for it in the hospital."

"Okay, I'll come with you," Xyla announced. "It's better to have an extra pair of hands."

"All right, sure," Sharon replied.

"I'm coming too," Stanley stated.

"You should stay at home to look after the children. Your father and I will go with Xyla," his mother replied, to which he nodded after a moment's consideration. They'd be fine without him as there was already a fair few going.

Meanwhile, the internet was ablaze with news that Annabeth Cates was already at Municipal Hospital's advanced VIP ward.

The press rushed to the hospital but was kept outside the main entrance by the Batton family's security team sent in advance.

Huge crowds started to gather outside, but the team did a good job preventing traffic congestion.

Sharon, Xyla, and Wilson arrived at Municipal Hospital at ten o'clock that evening, pulling up in front of the entrance in their luxury car.

That spurred countless reporters to start taking photos, their bright flashes making the car's interior look like a disco bar.

Right then, Josh Batton sat near his wife, chatting with her as she munched on an apple on her bed, one bite at a time. It was a heartwarming scene.

Annabeth broke into a smile when

she saw

arriving. "I haven't felt anyt

Sharon, Xyla, and Wilson et

Why are you all here?"

At times like this, she felt like a princess being pampered by the Batton family.

"We were worried, so we came to accompany you," Xyla told her.

Sharon immediately pulled Wilson and her forward to stand behind Josh, who stood up immediately to bring them extra chairs. They all sat down then.

"You didn't have to," Annabeth

protested. "You should go home tonight Besides, I have Josh here with me. You can come when I feel something."

"No, we should stay here with you. won't

you," Worrying if I can't seenet

said, making her feel

warm in her heart.

"Yeah, that's right. You'll feel something very soon," Sharon stated confidently.

Her words were like a premonition.

Annabeth felt a strange sensation in her belly as soon as the words left her mother-in-law's lips.

It wasn't an intense feeling, but it made her feel a slight twinge of pain in her lower abdomen.

She frowned and gasped audibly.

Sharon nervously grasped her hand when she noticed. "Did you feel something?"

"Yeah. Mom, why does it feel like your words were a foreshadowing?" Annabeth asked with a helpless expression.

Sharon looked nervous and not in the right mood to joke around. "How do you feel now? Does it hurt a lot?"

Right then, the contraction suddenly ramped up, causing her stomach to ache intensely.