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Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3311Those Who Strive To Make The Most Of Their Lives Deserve More

When Rain saw Gale walk into the living room, she immediately caught a whiff of alcohol and frowned.

"Didn't you go out for dinner? Why did you drink?" asked Rain.

Gale grinned at her, "I'm in a good mood, so I had a little."

"A little? You probably nearly drowned yourself in it!" Rain frowned and sat down across from him. "You just said my cooking is bad. Was it really necessary to get this drunk? I'm not going to do anything to you."

"You'd hit me," replied Gale. His charming, slightly tipsy eyes sparkled more than usual.

"Yes, I'm mad," replied Rain. "It's because I went out of my way to cook for you, and you had the nerve to complain. That's not the point. If you think it's bad, you could have told me to my face instead of talking behind my back.

"Do you know how embarrassing that is for me? But hitting you? That's a bit much."

"Sorry, I didn't mean to," apologized Gale. Sometimes, he just could not help himself.

What he really meant was to brag to Gordan that someone had been cooking for him. However, for some reason, his words came out twisted.

Unfortunately, Rain overheard his comment.

Still, that was not the real reason he went out drinking tonight.

The reason Gale ended up like this was because of what Luca had said. Rain probably had a crush on someone if she was working so hard on improving her cooking skills. She wanted to make something good for whoever she liked.

The more he thought about it, the more confused he became.

Who did Rain like?

He pondered while drinking but could not figure it out.

The only people he saw her interact with were their subordinates, and he had not seen her treat anyone differently.

As he kept wondering, he ended up drinking more and more until he was too dazed to think. Finally, he had to call for a ride home.

Rain was initially furious, but when she saw Gale drunkenly apologizing, her anger inexplicably faded. "Alright, you're drunk. And you're a total lightweight. Go take a shower and go to bed."

"Rain, I don't want to sleep," replied Gale, punctuating his words with a big burp

Rain frowned. "Then, what do you want to do? Do you want me to punch you and make you go straight to heaven?"

"That's not out of the question," Gale replied with a grin, covering his face. "Just don't hit my

face. As long as you're not mad, you can hit me anywhere."

Rain rolled her eyes. "I'm not going to argue with a drunk. Just go to bed. You can't be on duty like this! Hurry up and sleep."

"I don't want to sleep," Gale insisted, shaking his head. "You go ahead. I still need to think."

Rain took a deep breath, reminding herself not to get mad at a drunk. He was only acting like this because he was intoxicated. Usually, Gale was not like this.

That was why she could not be angry. She could not argue with a drunk.

She held her patience and walked toward him, pulling on his hand. "Come on, let's go upstairs and sleep.

"No, I need to think." Gale's strength was much greater than Rain's. He did not budge at all, like a giant statue that no one could move.

"If you keep being stubborn, I'm going to get mad!" Rain was an impatient person, and she frowned as she warned him. She rarely had any patience to begin with, and his antics were quickly wearing her thin.

"Rain, don't be mean to me. I'm really trying to think," Gale said eamestly.

Rain sat on the couch, placing her long legs on the coffee table. She wanted to understand what a drunk might be thinking. "What are you thinking about?"

"I'm thinking..." Gale rolled his eyes playfully and then laughed. "I'm not telling you."

Rain clenched her fists, feeling her irritation rising.

"Are you trying to make me mad?" asked Rain.

"It's not that I don't want to tell you. I just can't," answered Gale, furrowing his brows as he looked at her.

"Are you in a relationship? You're being all mysterious," questioned Rain. They usually spoke their minds openly. Even when Gale was drunk, he would say whatever came to mind, except for anything bad about her.

They had no secrets from each other.

"No, I'm not." Gale shook his head. "Who would like a guy like me?"

"What's wrong with you? If someone likes you, shouldn't they be grateful to the heavens? After all, you're quite capable," replied Rain, frowning at his self-deprecating attitude.

Even though they both had bloody pasts, they had become better people under Luke's influence.

Now, they were trying to live righteously, doing everything to stay alive and atone for their past. Those who strived to make the most of their lives deserved more.

"Am I really that capable?" Gale leaned in closer. His drunken eyes locked onto hers.

"Yeah, you really are." Rain nodded. "I truly believe that. If anyone says you're not, they must be jealous."

"Really, really, really capable?" Gale asked for reassurance.

"Really, really, really capable." Rain felt helpless. She was treating him like a child in need of

comfort.

Gale pouted. "If I'm so capable, then why are you..."

He got halfway through his sentence before stopping.

"What about me?" Rain felt baffled by his sudden change in topic.

Gale shook his head.

His behavior left Rain puzzled. She grabbed his chin and gave him a fierce look. "I'm giving you one chance. Are you saying it or not? If you don't, I'll drag you outside and throw you in the pool! You've had too much to drink, and here you are acting like a fool!"

"I won't say anything, not even if you beat me!" Gale shook his head vehemently, looking like he was about to throw up.

"You're disgusting!" Rain wrinkled her nose in disgust, wishing she could toss him into the pool and leave him to fend for himself.

"You're turning your back on me," said Gale, looking pitifully at her.

"I'm not." Rain frowned.

"You are," insisted Gale, grabbing her hand and pulling her toward him.

Rain was caught off guard by his sudden move and tumbled into his arms.

Her forehead hit his chest, sending a jolt of pain through her. Still, since she was used to fighting, the pain did not bother her much.

However, the overwhelming smell coming from him irritated her even more. She furrowed her brows and scolded, "Gale, are you trying to get yourself killed? How dare you sneak up on me like that?!"

"Rain, you're a great woman," said Gale. It was as though he had not heard her threat at all.

Rain paused for a moment before scoffing. "Of course, I'm great!"

"But you're really fierce, and no other man is going to like you because of that, right?"

continued Gale.

"Do I need other men to like me? Wait, why are you cursing me? Let go of me, you drunken lunatic!" Rain retorted angrily.

"Rain, no other man is going to like you!" Gale held her face and looked her in the eye.

Rain felt a surge of anger. She even had the thought of killing the man in front of her. Her romantic prospects were indeed far and few, but she did not need him reminding her of that!

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3312-Love Springs Up Without Reason

"Gale!" Rain felt like she was about to tear him apart. Why did he always have to press her sore spots?

She shoved his hand away from her face, itching to slap hirm and swell that cocky, handsome face of his. "Even if no one likes me, I'm perfectly happy being on my own. Do I need you to remind me?"

"Rain, don't be so harsh on me." Gale struggled to keep his eyes open. The alcohol hit him harder now. He felt uneasy, and her shouting shook him to his core.

"Ugh! You drunk idiot! You should've stayed passed out somewhere. If I have to deal with you again, I'm the one who's asking for trouble," replied Rain as she stood up to leave.

However, his next words froze her in place.

"Rain, no other man likes you, so can you not like anyone else either?"

Rain frowned and turned around. Her heart suddenly leaped with joy, even though she quickly pushed the feeling down as she was unsure about it.

"What do you mean by that, Gale?"

"..." Gale opened his mouth wide but could only manage to say one word.

"Speak up! I'm giving you one last chance. If you don't say something good, I'll poison you mute! And if I don't, I'll make sure you never show up in front of me again!"

Rain was fierce. Her eyes reddened slightly from the excitement stirring in her chest.

"Luca said something today. Women don't just randomly start learning how to cook. Especially someone like you, who never had any interest in it before. There's got to be a reason."

Gale looked stiff, knowing if he did not get it all out now, Rain might actually make good on her threat.

He did not want to be silenced. He definitely did not want to not be able to see her again either.

"So?" Rain frowned. What did all this mean?

What did Luca mean? Was there a misunderstanding here?

"So, you must've fallen for some random guy, which is why you started learning how to cook," Gale blurted out.

Rain raised her eyebrows. A rush of happiness filled her chest as the corners of her mouth lifted ever so slightly.

"Well, I guess she's not wrong," Rain purposely said.

Cale sat up straight. He had drunk too much and could not see the change in Rain's expression. With a miserable look on his face, he asked, "So, I'm not wrong? You really have fallen for some random guy?"

"He's not just some random guy," replied Rain, finding it pretty amusing to toy with him like

this.

"Yes, he is! Any guy who isn't me is just some random guy!" argued Gale, pointing at himself. "Why would you like someone else? What's wrong with me? But that doesn't make sense. You just said I'm a great man! Rain, were you lying to me?"

As Rain watched him whine and pout, she could not help but feel both delighted and helpless at the same time.

Did he really have too much to drink?

How was his logic still so sharp? He remembered everything they talked about earlier and kept making these points without stopping. Was he just pretending?

Rain glanced at him. It did not seem like it. "I'm not lying to you."

"You are! You must be! You think I'm not good enough, and that's why you like another guy." Gale slumped back onto the couch, looking defeated.

"Gale," Rain called out in a gentle voice.

Gale's gaze was empty.

Rain looked closely. Oh, wait, were those tears in his eyes?

She was suddenly excited, like she had made a new discovery. "Are you crying?"

"No, I'm not." Gale wiped the corner of his eyes. "Why would I cry? It's a good thing you've found someone you like. You haven't dated anyone all these years. I thought maybe you were into women or just didn't like people at all anymore.

"I mean, we've both seen the darkest sides of human nature. Losing the ability to love is pretty normal, but how'd you fall for someone so fast? I should be happy for you, right? What's there to be sad about? I'm not sad.. I am sad..."

Rain nodded. There it was, that was his drunkenness kicking in.

"Why does it make you sad that I like some random guy?" After Rain asked the question, she could not help but hold her breath as she waited for his answer.

Gale frowned, thinking hard for a while. "It's because we've both seen the darkest parts of humanity. We should be together."

"We're not related. Why would I need to be with you?" Rain felt a bit disappointed that she did not get the response she was hoping for. She unlocked her phone screen and started recording, wanting to capture this moment.

Gale frowned. "H-..."

Seeing he could not get anything out, Rain took the initiative. "Gale, are you sad?"

"Yes."

"Are you sad because I like another man?"

"Yes."

"Why does that make you sad? Is it because you like me? Like, in a romantic way?" Rain lifted his chin.

Gale blinked at her with wel eyes, like a puppy that had just been scolded.

Feeling a sudden surge of affection, Rain pinched his cheek and pressed him further, "Is that

it?"

"If I say yes, will you stop liking other guys?" His eyes grew even wetter as he looked at her glowing face, feeling an overwhelming rush of emotion.

Gale had always had feelings for Rain, but he had pushed them down. He was not great with romantic relationships to begin with. That was why he did not realize his feelings for Rain earlier.

After what Luca said today, he started drinking and realized somewhere along the way, he

had fallen for her.

However, how was he going to express his feelings for her that went beyond friendship? Now, Rain had already fallen for someone else. Gale felt lost and miserable. He felt like

running away from these feelings.

"Say it first." Rain blinked back at him.

"I do like you, and not just as a friend. It's..." Gale mustered up the courage but then shrank

back a little.

"Huh?" Rain locked eyes with him.

"I don't like you just as a friend. I like you in a romantic way. I don't know when it started, but now that I've realized it, the thought of you liking some other random guy is killing me." As soon as Gale finished his sentence, tears began welling up in his eyes.

He did not even understand why he felt this way.

However, the sadness was overwhelming, and he just wanted to cry. Perhaps it was the fear

of losing the woman he liked to someone else.

His love for her might have sprung up without reason, but it ran deep without end. "Alright, stop crying," Rain quickly wiped his tears when she saw that he was really about to break down. "Listen to me carefully. I'm only going to say this once."

"Are you going to tell me who this guy is that you like? Is it one of our subordinates? Or is it one of the boss' friends? Wait, is it that bastard, Gordan? No, that can't be right. You hate

him. So, who is it?

"Come on, just tell me. I promise I won't lose it or kill the guy,' mumbled Gale. He wanted to

pull her into his arms so badly.

Still, he knew if he actually did that, Rain would probably beat him up.

She did not like him, and if he got a beating from her on top of that, it would be too much for

him to bear. Gale shuddered and decided to suppress the urge to hug her.

"Why are you saying so much? Are you even going to let me speak?" Rain frowned. After hearing his rambling, she suddenly felt like not saying anything at all.

"Go ahead, I can handle it." Gale sniffled.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3313-Figure It Out "I do like someone, but he's not just some random guy," said Rain.

Before Gale could process what she meant, he burst into tears. "So, you really have fallen for someone else!*

Rain was rendered speechless. How could he not catch what she was trying to say even when she was trying to be sentimental for once?

"Gale, I swear, if you get this drunk again, I'll chop you into pieces!" Rain threatened harshly. "You're such a mess right now. If I recorded you and posted the video online, you'd go viral."

His crying stopped abruptly. He looked at her with widened eyes. "What did you just say?"

Rain was at a loss for words. How could someone be so clear-headed one moment and so out of it the next?

"Rain, I'm drunk, so my hearing's a bit off and my memory's not great either. Could you repeat what you said?" Gale continued to mumble.

Rain had no choice but to say, "Fine, listen carefully. I do like someone, but he's not some random guy."

Gale blinked. Not some random guy. He suddenly sat up straight. "If he's not a random guy, then it must be someone I know and someone I hang out with. Is it…"

"You're still trying to figure out who it is, huh? Gale, sometimes your brain just doesn't seem to work right." Rain shook her head helplessly. Normally, he was so sharp, but he was completely clueless when it came to feelings. Actually, he was even slower than she was.

At least, she realized something had changed the moment she decided to cook for him that first time. However, since he had not shown any interest, she kept quiet.

She was afraid that if she said something, they would not even be able to stay friends, and things would be awkward between them.

"So, you're saying you like me, right?" Gale blinked his eyes.

"Yes," Rain admitted it without hesitation. After all, he had already confessed his feelings first. She was just responding.

Gale blinked his eyes again, convinced he was hallucinating. "I must be seeing things because I'm drunk. That can't be right. You've never acted like you liked me."

"Gale, Luca is right about one thing-I only cook for the guy I like. Have you ever seen me cook for anyone else? You used to think my cooking was just a way to mess with you, and I didn't correct you.

"But now that we've laid everything out, think about it when you're sober. Do you really believe the things I did were just what you thought they were?"

Rain finished speaking and started heading upstairs. Halfway up, she turned around and gave him a warning in a low voice, "And don't go acting like a drunk idiot in my house. If I find out you threw up tomorrow, you're done for!"

Gale did not seem to hear her at all. He just kept grinning like a fool.

He liked Rain, and she just said she liked him too.

They liked each other.

Rain had not fallen for some random guy. She had fallen for him!

The feeling of mutual affection was amazing!

When Rain reached the second floor, she could still hear Gale's goofy laughter.

"Silly guy," muttered Rain, smiling to herself.

The following day, Gale woke up on the couch and rubbed his throbbing forehead as he opened his eyes.

Something unusual had happened last night, and it filled him with wild excitement. However, he had drunk a bit too much, so recalling the events was a slow process.

He thought about the last part and perked up, blinking his eyes. Those memories were real and not just a dream, right?

"You're awake?" Rain's voice broke through his thoughts.

Gale turned his head toward her voice and saw her standing there. He grinned as he said, "Last night… We…"

"I made some hangover tea. Do you want some?" asked Rain. "It tastes bad, so if you can't make do with it, feel free to have something else."

"Not at all! How could I feel that way?" Gale quickly sat up and took the mug from her hands.

His smile faltered looking at the dark green liquid inside. He had a feeling some things were better left unsaid, and now, it seemed too late to have regrets.

"What kind of hangover tea is this?" Gale forced a smile as he asked, puzzled. Rain's hangover teas were always different and had unique flavors. If he had to find a common point, it was that they were all equally terrible.

The color of this one looked frightening, so it probably tasted just as bad.

"A few types of vegetables and some honey," Rain recalled. "I just used whatever was in the kitchen. A hangover tea has to taste awful to actually work, don't you think?"

"Right, you're absolutely right." Gale let out a strained laugh. It was a clever theory that the worse it tasted, the better it would help.

However, he could not refuse it now. If he did not drink it, she might skewer him with her words. She could also deny everything that happened last night and pretend nothing ever happened.

"If you don't want to drink it, I'll just pour it out." Rain noticed him staring at the mug and decided to take it away.

"I'll drink it." Gale raised his hand to stop her. "It felt a bit too hot earlier, but it should be fine now."

Then, he downed the hangover tea in one go.

Rain raised an eyebrow as she took the empty mug from him. "Is it awful?"

"It's sweet," replied Gale. He was not lying. It was indeed very sweet, and he could not tell how much honey she had added.

It was so sweet that the taste of the vegetables was completely masked.

However, it was still hard to swallow. He forced himself to drink it down without wrinkling his brows.

"Oh, hand me the mug." Rain reached out.

Gale passed her the mug, and as she turned around to leave, he immediately stood up. "Rain, about last night.." "What?" Rain turned around to look at him with a calm expression. For a moment, Gale almost believed that their conversation from last night had been a dream.

"Didn't we open up to each other? Shouldn't we be together?" Gale asked cautiously. It seemed only natural for two people who liked each other to be together, right?

"No," Rain flatly rejected him in an instant.

Gale was startled for a moment. "Huh? Aren't you into me? I like you, so we should…"

"If everyone could just jump into a relationship like you, then why would there be so many single people in the world?" Rain rolled her eyes. He was such a relationship novice. Did he really think that would make her agree?

In his dreams!

This was her first love and could possibly also be her last. She would not take it so lightly.

"I just don't understand…" Gale felt helpless. They learned many survival skills on the Island of Despair, but they had never been taught anything about relationships.

What was he supposed to do if he liked someone? He needed advice-right now.

"If you don't understand, just ask. If you don't know, leam. Gale, even though I like you, I won't easily agree to be with you. If you want me to say yes, you'll have to put in some effort.

"If you're not willing to spend that much thought, then your feelings for me are just the words out of your mouth," explained Rain.

Gale clenched his fists. "Just wait. I'll make sure to figure it out."

Then, he dashed upstairs.

Rain was stunned for a moment, then a smile spread across her face. Figure it out, huh?

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3314-Got To Make It Feel Special Luca had just dropped Tommy off at the competition and was planning to wait at a nearby café until it was over when she got a call from Gale.

"Dr. Craw, do you have time now?" His voice sounded a little rushed, like he was out of breath.

Luca was puzzled. Gale rarely contacted her out of the blue. Could there be something wrong with the plans she drew up yesterday?

"Yes, I'm available. Is something wrong?" asked Luca.

"I have some personal stuff I wanted to ask you about, but I'm…" Gale paused for a moment, clearly hesitant to continue.

Normally, he and Rain were seen as nothing more than close friends. They were always hanging out with their arms around each other, and no one ever read into it.

Gale thought Luca saw them that way too, which made it awkward to bring up his feelings for Rain.

"You're too embarrassed to ask, right?" Luca chuckled.

She pointed at Blue Mountain coffee on the menu for the waiter to get her order and continued, "Is this about you and Rain?"

Gale was surprised. "How did you know?"

"I guessed," replied Luca. She noticed that after she made a comment about how women often started cooking when they fell for someone last night, Gale seemed distracted. She figured he must have realized his feelings for Rain.

Based on her years of experience, Luca also knew that Rain had only ever cooked for Gale. Plus, whenever they had barbecues, she always made sure to give him the best pieces of meat. It was obvious Rain liked him back.

"Dr. Craw, you're awesome. You're like a mind reader!" Gale laughed sheepishly and then gave her a quick rundown of what happened the night before.

"That sounds great! Since you both like each other, you should just go ahead and confess," encouraged Luca. "That's what I thought too, but when I brought it up to Rain today, she didn't agree. She said it couldn't be that simple. What does she mean by that?" Gale was stumped, and Luca was the only person he could turn to for advice.

Apart from his female subordinates, she was the person he trusted the most.

He did not want to discuss personal matters with his colleagues for fear of rumors.

"Wait, you didn't prepare anything and just straight-up asked her to be with you?" Luca was surprised.

Gale did not seem like the type to be clueless. He managed to survive on the Island of Despair, spoke multiple languages, had a high degree of education, and was highly skilled. How could he be so clueless when it came to relationships?

"Yeah, I didn't think it was a big deal, so I wanted to ask if you have any good advice?" replied Gale.

Luca heaved a sigh. He really was clueless when it came to relationships.

"Have you ever been in a relationship before?" questioned Luca.

Gale admitted honestly, "No. I never really understood what love was."

"I doubt you even understand it now," muttered Luca. Just then, the waiter brought her coffee, and she nodded in thanks before continuing.

"If you want to be with Rain, you have to confess. Telling someone you like them isn't something you can just do on the fly. It's not as big as a proposal, but it still needs to be thoughtful if you want her to say yes. You've got to make it feel special."

"I get it. So, Rain didn't agree because I didn't plan a grand enough confession?" Gale caught it on quickly. "Exactly. These days, even wedding planning companies offer confession planning services. If you're not sure how to do it, you could consult with them. Also, confessions take time to plan, so in the meantime, you can do small, thoughtful things for Rain. Like giving her flowers or little gifts she likes.

"It's all part of the process. Women want to be pursued, even if you've known each other for a long time. You should take it step by step. First, the chase, then, the confession. Even though you and Rain go way back, it's still important to follow these steps," advised Luca.

"Got it, thank you, Dr. Craw. I'm heading to a wedding planning company right now." After Gale thanked Luca, he hung up the call.

Luca chuckled to herself. The usually calm and composed Gale had turned all flustered as soon as he encountered love.

She set her phone down, picked up her coffee, and took a sip.

Perhaps it was because of Gale's influence, but for some reason, the bitter coffee tasted a bit sweet today.

She had known Gale and Rain for a long time. Back in the day, they risked their lives together with Luke. Now that they had realized their feelings for each other, it was good news.

Luca could not help but share the update with Luke: I just got a call from Gale. Can you guess what he said?] Luke responded quickly: [What did he say?] [He asked me how to pursue a woman and told me he and Rain like each other. What do you think? It's good news, right?[ Luke replied: [It's great news. I need to take a call.] Luca knew he had work to attend to, so she did not respond further. She took her time enjoying the coffee and casually scrolled through her social media.

She saw Nina's vacation photos and could not help but smile as she gave them a like.

Luke had guessed correctly. They were in the Maldives.

He was such an observant person. He even knew when Percy had fallen for Nina.

In that case, how did he not notice what was going on between Gale and Rain?

Still, it would make sense if he had not. After all, Gale and Rain had always acted like siblings who faced everything together.

If it had not been for Gale's strange behavior at dinner yesterday, Luca would not have picked up on it either. In fact, Gale himself probably only realized his feelings for Rain yesterday.

After finishing her coffee, Luca figured it was about time Tommy's competition was wrapping up. She strolled back to the school entrance with her umbrella. Sure enough, after a little while, the kids started coming out.

Luca's eyes quickly spotted Tommy, running at the front of the group.

Luca smiled and bent down to hug him, noticing the beads of sweat on his forehead. She pulled out a tissue to gently wipe them away. "Why were you running so fast?"

"I was excited after finishing the competition and couldn't wait to see you, so I ran out right after handing in my paper," replied Tommy.

"The weather's too hot. Even if you run, try to stick to the shady spots, okay?" Luca reminded him. She was not worried about him getting tanned, but the heat was intense, and she did not want him getting heat stroke from running in the sun.

"Got it. Yes, ma'am!* Tommy gave her a playful salute, making her laugh.

Once she was sure he was not sweating as much anymore, she led him back to the car.

Warren had been waiting in the car the whole time. As soon as they got in, he started driving them home.

"Warren, could you stop by the supermarket on the way?" asked Luca.

"Of course, Ms. Craw," replied Warren.

Tommy's eyes lit up. "Are you going to buy us some snacks?"

"How about I make something tasty instead? I was thinking of getting fruits to make you all homemade ice cream," replied Luca. With the weather so hot lately, the kids had been craving cold treats.

However, the store-bought ice creams had all kinds of additives. She preferred making a fresh batch herself.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3315-The Sudden Decision To Return "Yay! You're the best, Ms. Luca!" Tommy's face lit up with joy when he heard there was ice cream. His eyes narrowed into little crescents as he grinned. "It was so hot in the exam room! I just wanted to finish quickly and come home!"

Luca smiled and gently patted his head. "You worked hard today, Tommy. Is there anything else you want to eat? I'll make it for you."

Tommy's eyes widened in surprise. This was an unexpected treat for him! He quickly listed off a few of his favorite foods and then looked up at Luca, asking, "Ms. Luca, do you think I'm being too greedy?"

"Not at all!" Luca shook her head. "You just finished your competition. You deserve a treat!"

"Aww, Ms. Luca, you're so kind to me." Tommy smiled and hugged her arm. "From now on, I promise I'll be good. You won't have to worry about my schoolwork!"

"That's great. You just need to be good, grow up healthy, and stay happy." Luca gave him a gentle smile. It was the best blessing a mother could give her child.

There was nothing more important than a child growing up healthy and happy.

Tommy nodded firmly.

When they arrived at the supermarket, Warren parked the car in a temporary spot on the side of the road.

Luca and Tommy went inside, picking up snacks and household supplies that filled up a big bag.

After they got back home, Luca carried the bag in one hand and held Tommy's hand with the other as they walked into the living room.

Lanie, Rainie, and Vivian were all in the living room.

The TV was off, and the expressions on their faces seemed a bit off.

"Lanie, Rainie, Ms. Vivian, I'm back!" Tommy did not notice anything strange and ran over to them excitedly.

Guess what? Ms. Luca is going to make us ice cream later! Aren't you excited?"

He was still cheering when he finally noticed that the atmosphere in the living room was weird.

Only Vivian gave him a faint smile and replied, "That's great. Is there any for me?"

"Of course!" Tommy nodded eagerly. "Ms. Luca makes the best ice cream!"

After saying that, he finally realized that Lanie and Rainie did not seem too happy. He asked, "Lanie, Rainie, did something happen?"

Lanie and Rainie exchanged glances, then turned to look at Luca.

"Why the long faces? What happened?" asked Luca, puzzled.

"Grandma called an hour ago," Rainie pondered for a moment before answering.

"Grandma?" Luca frowned, picking up on the fact that they said 'Grandma', not 'Great-grandma'.

They were not talking about Susan but Allison.

More than half a year had passed since they last saw her. Luca had heard from Luke that Allison had gone to Seoul for restorative surgery, but she was not sure about the specifics.

However, she was sure of one thing. Based on what she had seen of Allison's skin, no current medical treatment could fully restore it.

Multiple surgeries might improve the situation a bit, but she would never be able to return to her former state.

These surgeries would only cause more pain, both physically and mentally. Allison, however, would not listen to anyone. That was why Luca had only discussed this with Luke.

She knew that no matter what she said to Allison, it would fall on deaf ears.

"Grandma?" Tommy also sensed something was wrong. Remembering his grandmother's face, which looked like a wicked witch from a fairy tale, he shuddered and asked, "Lanie, Rainie, why did Grandma suddenly call?"

He knew she had gone to Seoul for cosmetic surgery and had not called since leaving the country. It seemed she did not care about her grandchildren at all.

Lanie said, "Grandma called Daddy. She said she's coming home."

Luca frowned. "Is she better?"

Both Lanie and Rainie shook their heads.

Vivian did not really want to get involved in this conversation as it was Luke's family business. However, when she heard Luca's question, she cautiously added, "Luca, I saw Mr. Crawford video chatting with her earlier. She…

"Her skin is still wrinkled and hasn't healed?" asked Luca.

"Yes," Vivian nodded. She did not mean to look over, but Allison had asked to see the kids, so Luke had brought his phone into the living room.

Vivian did not realize he was on a video call, and when she walked by and glanced at the screen, she was so startled that she let out a gasp.

Allison's face looked just like a witch's from a fairy tale!

Vivian could not help but let out a soft scream.

Allison heard it too and demanded to know who she was.

She even asked why there was such an ugly maid in the house…

The atmosphere in the living room immediately became awkward.

Vivian knew her reaction was impolite, but Allison's comment was hurtful, so she found herself in an uncomfortable position.

Luke then apologized to her on Allison's behalf, but Vivian knew it was not his fault. She felt conflicted and regretted screaming. If she had not, Allison might not have noticed her.

"I see." Luca furrowed her brows. Allison's skin had not healed yet, so why the sudden decision to return?

Was it not exhausting to keep going back and forth?

After all her efforts to restore her skin, was she finally giving up because it was not working?

"Luca, I didn't mean to. I didn't know they were on a video call. I was just curious and took a peek, and then I accidentally screamed…" Vivian explained nervously.

"It's okay." Luca understood how Vivian must have reacted. She then turned to the two kids. "Did Grandma say why she's suddenly coming back?"

"Grandma said that all the doctors abroad are frauds. She even called Dad a liar for sending her to Seoul. She said the doctors there were useless. After all the treatments and surgeries she's had, there's still no improvement.

"So, she's coming home to find a new doctor to keep treating her," answered Rainie. She shivered at the thought of Allison's face.

Even though she was their grandmother and had once been kind to them, her current appearance was terrifying! Just thinking about it gave her nightmares.

Especially since she had read many fairy tales, she could not help but associate Allison's face with the image of a wicked witch.

Rainie's small, pale face twisted with discomfort. Ever since their grandmother's appearance changed, she had been frightened by her.

The worst part was that whenever she stood in front of Allison, she would stare at Rainie's face, and her eyes would be filled with jealousy. It was like she was a witch wanting to steal Rainie's face…

It was terrifying!

Luca let out a sigh and placed the bag on the coffee table. "Is your dad upstairs?"

"Yes, he is." Lanie nodded. He was not too happy about their grandmother coming back either.

Ever since she was released from prison, she was no longer the same person. Her personality had changed drastically, and he did not like her anymore.

"I'm going upstairs. Can you guys help put away the things?" asked Luca.

"Sure!" Lanie agreed.

Luca turned around and made her way up the stairs.

When she reached the bedroom door, it was slightly open, but she knocked anyway.

"You're back." Luke looked up and saw her. His gaze softened with warmth.

"Yes, I'm back." Luca nodded. "I heard from the kids. She's really coming back?"

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3316-My Heart Has Always Been With You "Yes," replied Luke helplessly. "She's had several surgeries abroad, but they couldn't fully fix her skin. Now, she's planning to come back and continue treatment here."

"She still thinks her face can be restored…" Luca was rendered speechless. While the standards of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery in the country were considered good, Allison's condition was not something that could be fully healed anywhere.

Luca walked over, pulled a chair, and sat beside him. "Is she planning to bring Ms. Thomas back with her too?"

"I'm not sure." Luke suddenly chuckled. His eyes carried a hint of tease as he looked at Luca. "Are you getting jealous?"

"Why would I be jealous?" Luca felt helpless, her face flushing at his playful comment. "Even if Ms. Thomas comes back, it doesn't matter. You're not interested in her at all, so what's there to be jealous of?"

"As long as you trust me," replied Luke with a smile on his face. "You used to get jealous all the time."

"I still do, but I've learned something." Luca put on a playful smile. She used to be really jealous, especially when she saw other women fawning over Luke. It would make her uncomfortable.

However, she was different now. She was more confident. As long as Luke did not accept those women's advances, she would not feel jealous or insecure anymore. Luke was hers, and she was possessive, but she had learned not to let jealousy get the better of her.

"What have you learned?" Luke raised his hand, gently caressing her cheek. The soft, smooth feel of her skin made him reluctant to let go.

"I've learned that as long as you only have me in your heart, there's no need for jealousy," answered Luca.

Luke smiled and nodded. "Exactly. My heart has always been with you."

"But there's still one issue that's a bit of a problem. Putting Ms. Thomas aside, your mother's return is definitely going to stir up chaos and disrupt the peace. You're the one who'll have to deal with it.' Luca and the kids would not be too affected, but it would definitely be a headache for Luke.

Allison had a knack for causing trouble.

"I didn't tell her not to come back." Luke felt helpless. Allison was indeed a troublemaker, and her return would certainly disrupt the Crawford family.

In the end, she was still part of the Crawford family, so they could not just refuse to let her come back.

"Did you tell your grandfather?" asked Luca.

"I did." Luke nodded. As soon as he found out Allison was returning, he informed his grandfather. "Grandpa said it's fine as long as she doesn't stay at Crawford Manor."

"That makes sense. After all, Louis' mother doesn't live at Crawford Manor anymore, so your mother can't either. Otherwise, there would definitely be drama." Luca held the hand that had been caressing her face. Allison had caused enough harm to people in her earlier years.

Luca was one of them, as well as her biological and adoptive parents.

Now, in Allison's later years, she was still stirring up trouble, and this time, it was for Luke.

Luca could not help but feel uncomfortable.

No matter how capable Luke was, having a mother like that had to be frustrating.

"Are you planning to have her move back into her old villa?" asked Luca.

Luke gave her a bitter smile. If Allison had agreed to that, he would not have been so stressed, and Lanie and Rainie would not have been so upset either. When Luca saw the look on his face, she guessed what was going on and asked, "She doesn't want to?"

"Yeah, she doesn't." Luke was baffled by Allison's sudden change. She used to love living alone in a villa, enjoying a carefree life with no one to bother her.

Now that she was coming back, she had a change of heart.

"She says she'll either move back to Crawford Manor or move in with me." Luke's voice was full of helplessness.

Luca frowned. Allison did not want to live on her own anymore.

"And she won't accept having a housekeeper?" asked Luca.

Although Allison was Luke's biological mother, the thought of living with her made Luca feel a headache coming on.

"No. I think it's because I had her sign the villa over earlier this year, and she's still upset about it. This is her way of getting back at me. Her end goal is to get that villa back." Luke narrowed his eyes. Getting the villa back would be no easy task.

Even if she insisted on moving in, he had plenty of ways to make her leave.

It would just take some time, and Luca and the kids would have to endure some inconvenience in the meantime. "I'm guessing you're not giving her the villa back," said Luca.

"Definitely not. I'll figure out a way to get her to move out, but it might mean some trouble for you and the kids." Luke stroked her hair gently.

"It's okay. I'll just treat her like she's invisible," replied Luca. As long as she did not care about Allison's presence, no amount of sharp words could hurt her.

Still, Luca was worried about the kids. "The only thing is, the kids are nearing the end of the semester, and Lanie has his grade-skipping evaluation coming up. I'm worried this situation might affect his studies.

"If she really does move in, how about we let the kids stay at Crawford Manor for a while?"

Luca figured Luke's grandfather would agree to let the kids stay at Crawford Manor.

"Sure. Letting them stay there for a bit would be good," Luke agreed.

Old Master Crawford loved having his great-grandchildren around. If Allison insisted on moving in here, the kids could stay at Crawford Manor so that their studies would not be disrupted.

"Alright." As long as the kids were not affected, Luca did not care how much trouble Allison stirred up.

After they settled on the plan, Luca stood up and said, "I'm going to make some ice cream for the kids. Do you want some?"

"I'll have a scoop." Luke did not usually care for sweets, but Luca's desserts were an exception.

He did not crave them, but they tasted better than anything he could get elsewhere, so he was happy to have some.

"Alright, I'll make you some plain vanilla." Luca smiled warmly before leaving the room and heading downstairs. "Ms. Luca, did you and Daddy discuss? Is Grandma really going to live with us?" Rainie asked nervously. Her mind was haunted by the thought of her grandmother's frightening face.

She did not know when it started, but the once kind and loving grandmother had changed into someone entirely different. She was no longer gentle or caring.

Now, she was scary, and Rainie feared that her grandmother might harm them.

After all, it was terrifying to see what their kind grandmother had become.

"Don't worry. If she really moves in, you kids will be staying at Crawford Manor for a while. Once your dad sorts things out, you can move back," Luca reassured the three children. This was the best solution for now.

"Are you and Daddy coming with us to Crawford Manor?" asked Tommy. He wanted to stay together as a family. Luca shook her head. "No, we won't. If we all go, your grandmother will follow us there, and that'll make things even harder to deal with."

Old Master Crawford had gone through a lot of trouble to get Susan to move out of Crawford Manor. If they all moved back, Susan would demand to come back too, and Allison would surely follow.

That would turn the entire Crawford Manor into complete chaos.

Sending the kids to Crawford Manor would avoid that. Susan would not mind, and this could ensure that Old Master Crawford's peace was not disturbed.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3317-Being Away From Home For Too Long Makes You Miss It Tommy wrapped his arms around Luca's waist and mumbled, "But we want to live with Dad and Ms. Luca."

"Be good. After you finish your finals, and after Lanie's grade-skipping evaluation, we'll bring you back," replied Luca. She did not want to be apart from the kids either, but she did not want the adults' issues to affect their studies.

The three kids were very smart.

Luca did not want them to perform poorly or let the situation with Allison leave a negative impact on them.

When kids experienced trauma, it could be harmful to their development.

Some people thought kids were young and forgot things easily, that if something bad happened, they would move on quickly.

The truth was, kids had excellent memories, especially with negative experiences. That was why Luca did not want them to be affected.

"Tommy, listen to Ms. Luca. This is also what Daddy wants," Lanie chimed in.

He was not afraid of their grandmother. Even though her face was disfigured, it did not bother him. It did not scare him at all.

If Allison moved in, he figured he would just spend more time in his room and avoid seeing her.

However, Rainie and Tommy were timid. If they had to move back to Crawford Manor, he would definitely stay with them.

"Okay." Tommy nodded. As he thought of Allison's face, he shivered and looked at Rainie. "Rainie, is Grandma's face scarier now?"

"It's a little better than it was on New Year's." Rainie pondered for a moment and added, "But just a little better. It's still not fully healed. There are still a lot of wrinkles, and it's pretty scary."

Tommy shrank back. Boys were supposed to be brave and not get scared by little things like this. Still, just thinking about Allison's face made him lose his courage.

"Rainie, let's go live at Crawford Manor," suggested Tommy.

"Okay. I'll take you all there the day before your grandma comes back." Luca patted his head. After he let go of her, she stood up carrying the fruits and said, "I'm going to make some ice cream."

Vivian immediately stood up as well. "Luca, I'd love to learn how to make ice cream."

"Come to the kitchen. Luca smiled and walked with her into the kitchen.

Aunt Neile was busy cleaning up, so she was not in the kitchen.

Vivian could not help but ask with curiosity, "Luca, I didn't realize Mr. Crawford was talking with his mother just now, so when I passed by, I accidentally gasped and let out a scream. Was that rude of me?"

"Don't worry about it. Luke won't mind," replied Luca with a smile.

"But his mother seemed very upset. I'm worried I was impolite." It was her first time seeing someone like that. She looked like something out of a fairy tale, like a wicked witch…

Vivian had never seen anything so terrifying, and she could not help but gasp when she saw Allison.

As Luca washed the fruits, she replied, "Really, it's fine. It's understandable. The way she looks now is because of some questionable beauty products."

"What kind of products? That sounds scary!" Vivian's curiosity was piqued.

"It's a type of brightening serum. It works well at first, but it's full of hormones and heavy metals. Using it for a long time leads to heavy metal poisoning and hormonal imbalances, causing all sorts of problems. If you stop using it, your skin ages rapidly, and new, healthy cells won't grow anymore," explained Luca.

She had already analyzed the brightening serum Allison had used.

It worked, but the ingredients in it were dangerous.

If Allison had not gone to prison and had continued using it, the damage would not have stopped at just her face. There could have been a chain reaction affecting her internal organs, possibly even leading to serious health issues.

"I can't believe it!" Vivian was shocked.

"Once people start using it, they can't stop, right? Whether they keep using it or stop, there'll be side effects either way?"

"Yes." Luca nodded. After washing the fruits, she took out some cream and sterile eggs to make ice cream.

"So, if a skincare product promises quick and amazing results, it's usually not trustworthy. It's better not to use those kinds of products."

"That's terrifying." Vivian instinctively touched her face. "Luckily, I only use products from reliable brands." Luca heard her, took a closer look, and furrowed her brows.

"What is it? Do I have something on my face?" Vivian could not help but ask with curiosity when Luca stared at her.

"No, nothing like that. But have you noticed your skin has gotten even fairer and smoother lately?" questioned Luca.

"Really? I haven't noticed." Vivian touched her skin. Perhaps it was her imagination, but now that Luca mentioned it, she did feel like her skin had become softer and fairer.

"It's true. I mentioned during the barbecue the last time that your skin looked better, and now, it's even more so. It's not like it improved overnight, but little by little, you can really see the difference," replied Luca.

"Thank you." Vivian accepted the compliment with a smile.

"I'm serious. I'm not just saying it to be nice," added Luca. Then, she absentmindedly said, "Why didn't your skin look this good when you were in Russia? Maybe it's the climate here in A City that's improving your health." "They do say A City's environment is good for health, and I think it's true. By the way, I'll be preparing for finals next week, and after that, I have a trip planned. Once that's over, I'm thinking of going back to Russia for a visit. I was going to wait until New Year's, but it's been so long since I've seen my family, so I changed my mind." "Being away from home for too long makes you miss it. It's good to go back and visit," replied Luca as she whipped the cream.

Vivian recorded the ice cream making process on her phone, nodding as she replied, "Exactly, that's what I'm thinking. By the way, do you miss home, Luca?"

Luca instinctively answered, "Of course, I do."

Her home was with the Crawford family, the Norman family, and the Rayne family.

"Are you planning to visit Russia?" asked Vivian.

Luca paused for a moment. She was suddenly reminded of her own identity as someone from Russia. Feeling a bit awkward, she answered, "I've been really busy. Maybe when things calm down."

"Yes, I get it. Work keeps you busy. I'm still in school, so I get breaks, but working adults don't have it as easy." Vivian understood the reality of adulthood.

"Make the most of your long vacations to visit home when you're still a student," suggested Luca.

She thought about her own kids. One day, they would grow up and possibly leave her side for their studies.

It would be hard to let go, but she knew it was inevitable.

All she could hope for was that when her kids were older, they would come back to visit during the holidays. That alone would make her happy.

"That's exactly my plan. I'll use the short breaks to travel around A City and the longer ones to go back to Russia and spend time with my family," said Vivian as she put away her phone. "Do you need to cut the fruits?"

"Yes, the bigger fruits need to be cut. I'm going to blend them into a juice and add it to the ice cream," explained Luca. "Can I count on you to help?"

"Leave it to me," replied Vivian, grabbing a fruit knife and cutting the washed fruit into chunks before putting them into the blender.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3318-Spend More Time With The Kids The blender roared to life as it whirred away.

In no time, Vivian had turned all the fruits into juice, and Luca mixed it with cream before putting it in the fridge to chill.

"Why don't we sit in the living room for a bit?" invited Luca.

Vivian shook her head. "Something came up, and I need to get back to finish some assignments. I should head out now. Sorry for bothering you today."

Luca gently linked arms with her. "Let me walk you out."

"It's okay. It's too hot outside, and I already called a ride online. You should stay here and spend time with the kids," replied Vivian. She had spent the day with Lanie and Rainie, and they had talked a lot about Luca.

She could not help but marvel at how much the kids really adored Luca.

She did not want to trouble Luca and preferred to let her spend more time with the kids.

"Okay, just be careful on your way back, and call me when you get to the campus," said Luca as she walked Vivian to the door.

"Will do. Bye!" Vivian waved as she left.

Luca waved back and headed into the living room.

Tommy toddled over on his little legs, then wrapped his arms around Luca and asked, "Ms. Luca, is the ice cream ready yet?"

"Already craving it?" Luca smiled, ruffling his short hair.

"Yes, I really want some!" Tommy blinked his big round eyes, which sparkled like grapes, sending a clear message of how eager he was.

Luca chuckled. "It's ready, but you can't eat it yet."

"Huh? Why not?" Tommy was confused.

"It's because ice cream has to freeze first, silly Tommy!" Rainie chimed in, having overheard their conversation. She explained it to him.

Tommy suddenly understood. "Oh, I get it now!

"I'm really craving it," added Tommy.

"How about some juice instead? Freshly made." Luca realized the child had not had any water since he came back from his competition. She gently touched his damp hair.

"Yes, please!" Tommy's eyes lit up. Even though the juice Luca made did not have any of the additives one would find in store-bought ones, he loved it.

It tasted like a mom's special touch!

Luca turned to Lanie and Rainie. "Do you guys want some juice too? It's been chilling for a bit."

She never let the kids drink anything too cold, knowing it could upset their stomachs. The juice was just the right temperature. It was cool but not too cold, making it comfortable to drink.

"Yes!" Lanie and Rainie both replied.

Luca let go of Tommy and went into the kitchen to pour three glasses of juice for the kids.

They each picked their favorite and sat on the couch, sipping while reading their books.

Aunt Neile came downstairs after finishing her cleaning and asked, "Ms. Craw, I heard that Mr. Crawford's mother is coming back to the country, and she'll be staying here, right?"

"Yes, that's right." Luca nodded. "But I'm not sure exactly when she's arriving. I imagine it won't be long till we learn the date."

"When she comes, will she stay in the guest room, or will she take over Mr. Crawford's current bedroom?" asked Aunt Neile. She had not asked Luke about it, assuming Luca had the authority to decide.

Luca was about to suggest that Luke's study, which was technically a second bedroom, could be used for Allison's bedroom.

However, she remembered that the second bedroom was directly across from the master bedroom. If both doors were open, they could easily see into each other's rooms. That thought made her uncomfortable.

After considering it for a moment, Luca made up her mind. "The guest room would be better. Madam Allison prefers peace and quiet, and that area is quieter."

"But isn't the guest room a bit too small?" Aunt Neile expressed her concern.

Luca shook her head. Even though the guest room was smaller, it was well-equipped. She replied, "The guest room will be fine. Aunt Neile, please get it ready when the time comes. I'll have all the furniture replaced. I'll contact a furniture store to deliver new pieces."

Even though she did not particularly enjoy spending time with Allison, Luca knew from the years she was married to Luke that Allison had very high standards when it came to living conditions.

The current furniture in the guest room was not from a brand Allison liked, and if she found out the furniture had been used by others, she would definitely be unhappy.

Rather than dealing with Allison's complaints later, Luca figured it was best to handle everything now-even if it meant going through a bit more trouble.

"Alright, so you don't want the old furniture anymore?" asked Aunt Neile, knowing the furniture in the guest room was still in great condition.

"No, we won't keep it," answered Luca. She noticed Aunt Neile's disappointed look and added, "If you don't mind, I can arrange for a moving company to deliver the furniture to your place."

Aunt Neile's face lit up. "Really?"

"The fumiture is still in good shape, and it'd be a shame to throw it away," replied Luca. The bed and mattress, in particular, were rarely used. Only Nina and Vivian had slept there, and everything was still very clean.

"Thank you, Ms. Craw," Aunt Neile thanked her gratefully, not at all bothered by the idea of secondhand furniture. "I'll take care of it now," said Luca as she made her way upstairs to discuss the matter with Luke.

"Do whatever you think is best," said Luke, having no objections to her plan. He thought Luca's arrangement was reasonable.

Even though Allison was his biological mother, her disfigurement made him uncomfortable, and he preferred not to see her every time he came and went from his bedroom.

Luca nodded and closed the door behind her. She then visited the website of Allison's favorite furniture brand, carefully selecting an entire bedroom set that matched her taste. After placing the order, she contacted a local store to arrange delivery and installation.

Once everything was settled, Luca let out a sigh of relief. By handling it all in advance, Allison would have no reason to criticize her when she returned.

Luca went downstairs, where Aunt Neile had already prepared lunch.

Ms. Craw, you're just in time. Lunch is ready," said Aunt Neile.

"Great. Luke's in the middle of an international meeting, so just keep some food warm for him. He'll come down when he's done." After picking out the furniture earlier, Luca stopped by Luke's office.

He was on a call with Marcos discussing a project they were working on together. She decided not to disturb him and went downstairs for lunch instead.

"Understood, Ms. Craw," replied Aunt Neile, setting aside a portion of food for Luke.

After Luca and the kids finished lunch, Luke was still in his meeting. She took the kids upstairs for their afternoon пар.

After making sure the kids were asleep, Luca returned to the master bedroom to take a nap herself.

When she woke up, she was slightly startled to see Luke sitting beside her. "What are you doing here?"

"Watching you makes me feel at ease," replied Luke.

Luca smiled and turned to face him, gazing at the man who was leaning against the headboard, still working." Finished with your meeting?"

"Yes." Luke gently brushed a strand of her hair aside and lightly touched her face with his fingertips. "After the meeting, I had lunch and came here to watch you. Seeing you sleep somehow gives me more motivation to work."

"Most people would get sleepy watching someone else rest, but you're the opposite. Watching me nap makes you more energized for work. Isn't that a little odd?" Luca closed her eyes, enjoying the comforting feel of his touch.

"I've never been like everyone else." Luke let out a soft chuckle. Watching Luca sleep made him want to rest as well.

However, he could not allow himself that luxury.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3319-Meeting You, Knowing You, And Loving You Luke knew he had a lot of responsibilities weighing on his shoulders. The most important one was that the matter with Luca still had not been resolved. He could not afford to rest just yet.

Only when he was certain that his wife and kids were safe could he take a breather.

Luca looked at him tenderly, her eyes filled with affection. "For me, no one is as special as you."

Luke smiled and gently ruffled her hair.

Luca sat up and gave him a light kiss on the forehead. "Luke, I love you. It's been amazing meeting you, knowing you, and loving you in this life. We're a team, partners for life. So whatever comes our way, don't try to carry the weight by yourself, okay? You've got me and the kids. We'll always be here for you."

She knew how exhausted Luke was from dealing with both work and her situation.

Luca only wanted to help him, to lighten his load.

"Alright, I promise." Luke's voice was hoarse, and a deep desire for her flickered in his eyes.

The room grew warmer as their lips were about to meet when a knock interrupted them.

Luca quickly pulled back as though she was startled.

Luke's face flashed with frustration. "Who is it?"

"Daddy, is Ms. Luca awake yet?" Tommy's voice called from outside the door.

Luke was rendered speechless. His son really had a knack for ruining his moments.

He got out of bed and opened the door, looking down at his youngest son. "With how loudly you knocked, she'd be awake even if she wasn't before."

Tommy happily squeezed through the gap and ran to the bedside. "Ms. Luca, you're awake!"

"Yes, I'm up," replied Luca, looking at her youngest son before glancing over at Luke.

He had a look of frustration and desire written all over his face. The way he looked at his son was filled with helplessness and disappointment.

Luca could not help but laugh. Even so, Luke could not really do anything to his son.

"Come play with us since you're awake! We haven't played games together in so long," suggested Tommy as he tugged Luca out of bed.

Luca had no choice but to get up and follow him.

Luke watched as his wife, whom he had finally managed to claim for himself, was now being dragged away by their child. He let out a sigh of defeat.

"Daddy, get back to work." Tommy suddenly turned around, giving Luke a thumbs-up as though to cheer him on. Luke was even more speechless.

He had to keep reminding himself that this was his own child. He had to endure it.

He had to endure it!

As Luca left the room with Tommy, she heard Luke's quiet groan and could not help but smile. She swore she had not done it on purpose. She did not expect the kids to seek her out at a time like this.

She thought to herself that she would just make it up to him tonight after the kids fell asleep.

Downstairs, Lanie and Rainie were setting up a board game. When they saw her and Tommy come down, they called out together, "Ms. Luca!"

"When did you two wake up?" asked Luca, sitting down next to them with Tommy.

"We've been up for a while," answered Rainie. She gave Luca a hug before adding, "But we didn't tell Tommy to wake you up. He did that all by himself."

Tommy called out, "How could you do this? We agreed to share the good times and tough it out together!" "He just wanted ice cream. That's why he came upstairs to wake you up," Lanie said.

Luca looked at Tommy with a smile on his face. "Is that true?"

"Hey.." Tommy felt helpless. His siblings always sold him out, and now, his image as a good kid was about to crumble.

"Alright, sit tight. I'll check if the ice cream is ready." Luca chuckled at his expression and headed to the kitchen. Aunt Neile was busy in the kitchen, and when she saw Luca come in, she asked, "Ms. Craw, is there something you need?"

"I'm just checking if the ice cream is ready," answered Luca.

"Oh, the ice cream? I checked earlier, and it seems ready, but the little ones insisted on waiting for your go-ahead before eating it." Aunt Neile admired the kids' good behavior.

Most kids would have dived right into the treat, but these little ones actually had self-control.

Luca nodded, scooped two servings of ice cream for each of the three kids, and brought the bowls out of the kitchen.

"Ice cream is ready!" announced Luca.

The kids' eyes lit up as they stood eagerly to look at her.

Luca handed each of them a bowl and said, "They're all the same flavor. Don't eat too fast. You don't want to upset your stomachs."

"Thank you, Ms. Luca," the kids said in unison.

Luca felt so happy watching them enjoy the ice cream. She reminded them, "Eat slowly. There's no rush."

Rainie and Tommy both loved sweets, so they were clearly enjoying themselves.

As for Lanie, like Luke, he was not too fond of sweets, but he seemed to be enjoying the ice cream as well. He was eating at a leisurely pace.

As their mother, Luca could tell from their expressions that they all liked the ice cream she made. "Ms. Luca, this is good!" said Rainie as she licked her lips, her face lighting up with a smile.

Tommy nodded enthusiastically. "Ms. Luca, your ice cream is even better than the ones we buy from the store!" Seeing how much the kids liked it filled Luca with joy. After they finished eating, she played a board game with them.

Of course, the game came with a twist. The loser had to stick a paper strip on their face as a penalty.

After a few rounds, except for Lanie, Luca, Rainie, and Tommy all had several strips of paper stuck to their faces.

Tommy lost again.

He puffed out his cheeks and tried to blow the paper strips off, but it was no use. His face was plastered with them.

Rainie giggled at his antics and said, "Tommy, you can't blow them off. Just leave them on."

With that, she stuck another strip on his face.

Tommy looked at Luca, then at Rainie, and finally at Lanie.

"Playing games with Lanie is no fun. I always lose. It's not fair," grumbled Tommy, feeling defeated by Lanie's superior smarts.

"Tommy, a bet's a bet," replied Lanie, drawing a little turtle on one of the paper strips stuck to Tommy's face. Here's a turtle for you!"

"Lanie is always picking on me!" protested Tommy, shaking his fists. Just as he finished speaking, he let out a loud hiccup.

The three of them burst into laughter.

Tommy's face turned bright red from embarrassment.

"I ate too much ice cream," explained Tommy. Then, he added defiantly, "Lanie's really smart, but that doesn't mean I'm dumber than him! I was just born later. If we had been born at the same time, maybe I'd even be smarter than him!"

Lanie noticed one of the paper strips starting to fall off Tommy's face, so he reached out and pressed it back on." Yes, you're awesome, Tommy. Keep it up, and you'll be the best in the family one day!"

Tommy nodded enthusiastically. "I will! I'm going to be the best in the family!"

He turned to Luca and said, "Ms. Luca, just wait and see. I'll surpass Lanie!"

Luca smiled and replied, "You're both such smart kids."

Lanie, still cool and composed with his arms crossed, asked, "So, smartest Tommy, are we playing another round?"

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Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3320-Allison Hit The Doctor "Let's keep going!" Tommy said. "I'm determined to stick a strip of paper on Lanie's face today!"

Then, they started another round of chess.

Once again, Lanie won, and this time, Rainie came in last.

She took the initiative to stick a paper strip on her own face.

"Lanie is just too good. Even if we play until tonight, we're never going to beat him…" said Tommy, feeling a little defeated.

"Yeah, Lanie's way too good," Rainie agreed, puffing out her cheeks and blowing upward. However, she was not that competitive, so she still looked cheerful even after losing.

Luke came downstairs and saw Luca and the two kids with paper strips stuck on their faces. He paused for a moment before looking at Lanie, whose face was clean. He quickly understood what was going on.

"Daddy! Come help me. You've got to help me beat Lanie!" Tommy spotted his father and immediately saw him as his savior. He bounced over and tried to pull him to sit down. "Daddy, Lanie is too good. I can't beat him at all."

Luke looked at his youngest son, then said with a hint of helplessness, "Just one round."

"Why only one?" Tommy glanced at the time. It was still early, and it was not close to dinner yet.

Luca asked, "Do you have work to do?"

"No, I need to head back to Crawford Manor later," Luke replied. "My mother… She has caused a bit of trouble in Seoul,"

Luca was surprised. Allison got into trouble in Seoul?

Suddenly, she remembered that Allison was coming back, and it all made sense. She must have gotten into trouble, which was why she was rushing back home.

"Did Old Master Crawford ask you to go back to talk about it?" asked Luca, already sensing that with Allison's difficult personality, the problem would not be easy to solve.

"Yes." Luke nodded helplessly.

Luca let out a sigh, then turned to the kids. "Looks like we'll have to stop playing. Let's all go to Crawford Manor together.*

Tommy, despite his competitive spirit, was a good kid and understood there was probably a serious issue. He nodded, took the paper strips off his face, and started helping clean up the chessboard.

After tidying up, Luca took the kids upstairs to change into fresh clothes, and soon, they were off to Crawford Manor.

In the car, Luke made a few calls while driving.

Luca listened in and pieced together what had happened.

Allison hit someone at the hospital in Seoul. Specifically, the lead surgeon. Now, the hospital was looking to hold her accountable. She wanted to come back to A City, hoping the Crawford family would help her handle the situation.

Luca could not help but secretly let out a sigh.

Luke had gone out of his way to help Allison by providing a lot of money for her medical treatment in Seoul, yet she still managed to cause such a mess.

People said kids were debts to be repaid, but in Allison's case, it felt like the mother was the one making her son pay off her debts.

Luca knew that if this situation was not handled properly, it could have serious consequences. The international impact could leave its effects on T Corporation.

The three kids were quietly whispering in the back after overhearing Luke's phone conversation.

"Grandma actually hit someone? No wonder she's in a rush to come back. What kind of punishment is she going to get?" asked Tommy.

Lanie replied, "If it isn't too serious, she might just have to pay a fine. But if it's really bad, she could go to prison." "Grandma's been to prison before, and she came out looking totally different. Jail's scary," said Tommy. He was young at the time, but he remembered.

He still had clear memories of how his grandmother used to look. She was elegant and well-dressed. After getting out of prison, however, she changed completely. It left a lasting impression on him because she looked so much scarier now.

Tommy did not fully understand why she changed like that, but he figured it had to be because of prison. The idea of it terrified him.

"Daddy, how many people did Grandma hurt?" asked Lanie.

"Two. A doctor and a nurse, but their injuries aren't too serious. It's something we can handle with money." answered Luke.

He never thought that the reason why Allison wanted to come back was because she had caused trouble at the hospital!

"Well, if money can fix it, that would be a relief," muttered Luca. Allison's health probably could not handle much stress now.

If she went to prison again, her body would not hold up, and neither would her face.

Plus, it all happened in Seoul.

Allison could not even speak the language. If she ended up in prison there, things would get messy.

Luca rubbed her temples, feeling a headache coming on.

Luke, with a cold expression on his face, added, "But we'll be letting her off too easily if we fix it with money."

Luca paused for a moment, then shook her head, choosing not to say more.

Money was not an issue for the Crawford family. Allison probably knew that too, which was why she was in a rush to return. The fact that she could leave Seoul meant the doctors were willing to let her go back to settle it.

Otherwise, she would have already been detained.

Lanie, not fully understanding the situation, asked, "Daddy, isn't it illegal in other countries? How could Grandma come back after hurting people?"

The other two kids were also puzzled, looking to their father for answers.

Luke explained, "Even though she hit people, this is a case of 'medical disturbance."

Luca nodded. It was a situation where a patient clashed with medical staff, a classic medical disturbance. Luke continued, "But even in cases of medical disturbance, patients can be detained. The reason the doctor and nurse didn't press charges is that they performed surgeries that aren't allowed by their country's medical regulations.

"In other words, the procedures they're doing are illegal over there. If this got public attention, it wouldn't be good for anyone involved the doctor, the nurse, or the hospital. That's why they all agreed to settle privately, and that's how your grandma got to come home."

Lanie nodded, then asked, "So, why did Grandma attack them? Was it because the surgery didn't work?"

"Yes, she wasn't happy with the results. After multiple procedures, there wasn't much improvement, but the pain kept increasing. When she found out the surgery wasn't even legal there, she lost it and lashed out," Luke explained to the kids. He did not plan on hiding anything from them.

Knowing what kind of person Allison was would only benefit them in the long run.

"Grandma was too impulsive, and it's really such a pity. If she had just looked into it more, she probably would've realized these treatments weren't going to work that well," Lanie said calmly.

Even though Allison had always been loving toward him, Lanie had felt a sense of distance from her ever since he was a child. That was why he had never gotten close to Allison.

It was especially after learning she had hurt their mother, his feelings toward her became even colder. They were family, and she knew how much they longed for their mother's love. Why would Allison hurt her?

Lanie approached the situation with a surprising calmness. It was almost as if he was not a child at all as he analyzed the actions of his own grandmother.