All Chapters of I Slapped My Fiancé—Then Married His Billionaire Nemesis: Chapter 371 - Chapter 380

Yvaine came to have lunch with me at the studio the next day.We chatted about this and that, then she waited until the mood felt right before saying, ‘By the way, Mira, there’s something I’ve been meaning to tell you.’‘What is it?’ I looked up.‘I’m thinking of taking a little trip somewhere, just to relax for a bit. Want to come with me?’‘A trip?’ I hesitated.Truthfully, I hadn’t been anywhere in ages. But could I even go?Earlier today, I’d only stepped out of the studio for a short while and Ashton hauled me back with a long lecture. If I were to travel, I’d have bodyguards following me everywhere. Just picturing that scene made me feel as if I might as well stay home.In the end, under Yvaine’s hopeful gaze, I shook my head.‘You’re not coming?’ she said, sounding genuinely pained. ‘Why not? You used to love

Ashton let out a soft laugh and gave me a sidelong look.It made me nervous, and when he finally spoke, his voice was teasing. ‘Are you sure you’re not trying to remind me I should be doing something?’I pushed at his chest, flustered. ‘I’m going to sleep. You do whatever you want.’‘That sounded suspiciously suggestive,’ Ashton said, lifting the hand he was holding and pressing it to his lips.The warmth of his touch made me forget myself, until he lowered his gaze and smiled. ‘Judging by that look in your eyes, I’d say you’re definitely hinting at something.’‘What look?’He leaned in until our foreheads touched, then murmured with a grin, ‘The look of someone who’s trying to undress me with their eyes.’‘You’re ridiculous,’ I muttered, pushing his head away and yanking the blanket over my face to hide how hot it f

The pain came in waves, sharp and constant, and I had to clench my teeth just to stop myself from crying out.My face had gone pale, and sweat soaked my hair and skin as if I’d just stepped out of the shower.I didn’t know if this meant the babies were coming. I had no experience, but the due date wasn’t until next month, which felt far too early.Once we got to the hospital and I was examined, it turned out to be a false alarm. The babies weren’t coming yet.The pain, the doctors said, was just because the little ones were unusually active. Nothing serious. The babies were having a great time, apparently, while I suffered for it.I lay in the hospital bed, exhausted after so many tests, but at least the babies had settled down.Ashton was in the room, along with the top obstetrician.‘Mr Laurent, Mrs Laurent,’ the doctor said, ‘there’s really no way to prevent this. In fact, this is a g

I was frightened too.But remembering what the doctor had told me, I shook my head. ‘No. Natural birth is better for the babies.’‘That’s right,’ the midwife said reassuringly. ‘It’s better for the babies, and it helps your body recover faster too. Don’t worry, Mrs Laurent. That other case was an exception. The baby was oversized and should’ve been delivered surgically from the start, but the family refused. Since you’re having twins, both are actually smaller than the usual size. You’ll be fine.’She was an experienced woman in her forties, with a kind, calm face.Her words reassured me slightly. I nodded heavily.I could do this. I would get through it.‘No. You’re in too much pain,’ Ashton said.‘Don’t worry. I can handle it.’ The pain was still there, but the determination to bring my babies safely into the world had taken over. My eyes steadied. ‘I’ll deliver them naturally. Help me up. I need to walk.’Ashton’s expression showed he didn’t agree.The midwife spoke again. ‘A C-sec

The babies were lying in their little incubators, still fast asleep. The room was calm and still. Even Ashton’s footsteps softened the moment we entered.We stood there together, new parents staring down at our tiny children, completely transfixed.‘Which one’s Maple and which one’s Captain Crunch?’ I whispered. We’d agreed the older one was to be Maple.‘That’s Maple,’ Ashton replied, his voice low.Maple was… a boy.He was sleeping, his tiny fists curled up beside his face, like he was posing. He looked so small, so innocent.My heart melted just looking at him.So this was the baby that had come from me.Seeing him up close was nothing like seeing him on a screen. I couldn’t stop smiling as I reached out and gently tapped the glass near his face. Just looking at him filled me with contentment.Suddenly, the other baby let out a loud, sharp cry.