Semua Bab THE BILLIONAIRE'S VENGEANCE: Pregnant With Twins: Bab 141 - Bab 150

The afternoon sun bathed the city in an amber tone as Alessandro and Audrey walked through the gardens of Villa d'Este. They carried little Maxwell in their arms, taking turns kissing his forehead as they strolled past the Renaissance fountains. Alessandro had rented the venue for the wedding, convinced that only a UNESCO World Heritage site was worthy of the woman who had given him back his life. However, between choosing the menu and the flowers, Alessandro pulled out his phone with a sideways smile."The hook is set," he murmured to Audrey. "I told Marcus that Jennifer had a hitch at the university and the kids were stranded at the school gate."Audrey let out a giggle, adjusting the baby's blanket."You're a very manipulative Cupid, Di Giovanni. But Jennifer needs to come out of that shell. Ever since she moved in with us, she hides in books and the kids to avoid thinking about the void her aunt left."Meanwhile, miles away, a silver Porsche pulled up in front of the exclusive pri

The echo of Olivia's footsteps toward the exit of the nursery resonated with a finality that weighed heavily on Audrey's chest. It was that familiar rigidity, that pride that had always served as a wall between them, threatening to end the visit in a cold exchange of courtesies. Olivia was already adjusting her purse strap, eyes fixed on the carpet, ready to leave before the silence became unbearable."Mom, stay," Audrey said suddenly, her voice soft but firm, breaking the inertia of the farewell. "Stay for lunch with me. Alessandro won't be back until late and the kids are at school. I could use the company."Olivia stopped dead in her tracks. Her eyes met her daughter's, searching for any trace of sarcasm or reproach, but she found only honest calm. Audrey had decided, at that precise moment, that the weight of resentment was too heavy to carry into her new life. She didn't forget the past, nor the hurtful words, nor the coldness of previous years, but the fact that her mother was t

The bridal atelier was a sanctuary of silk, tulle, and a reverential silence interrupted only by the soft rustle of hangers. Audrey stood behind the heavy curtains of the fitting room, feeling a mixture of anxiety and vulnerability. Only a few months had passed since Maxwell’s birth, and although Alessandro told her how beautiful she was every morning, she couldn't help looking in the mirror and noticing the new curves of her figure, the softness of a belly that had nurtured life, and the fullness of her chest. She felt different, and that difference made her doubt every design that glided over her skin.In the waiting room, the contrast was magnetic. Alessandro had settled into one of the gray velvet sofas, shattering the ethereal aesthetic of the place with his imposing, masculine presence. He held Maxwell in his arms, cradling him with a naturalness that disarmed anyone. The saleswomen walked past him with unnecessarily frequent steps, casting sideways glances his way. It was a dis

The afternoon at the park culminated with Marcus loaded down with giant stuffed animals, trophies of his marksmanship in the games that had left the twins ecstatic. Upon arriving at the mansion, Emma and Matthew ran inside to show off their treasures, leaving the adults alone under the porch illuminated by the twilight."Thanks for today, Marcus. It's been... different," Jennifer whispered, her face glowing.He didn't answer with words. He closed the distance and took her by the waist, sealing the day with a lingering, tender kiss. It was a silent promise, a brush laden with a feeling both had contained for too long. Jennifer melted into his embrace, confirming that the barrier between the businessman and the nanny had vanished to give way to something real.The echo of the children's laughter faded behind the heavy oak door of the mansion, leaving a vibrant silence charged with electricity on the porch. Marcus and Jennifer lingered there, inches apart, their breathing still matching

The golden afternoon gave way to a mauve twilight that brought with it a blessed calm. The hustle and bustle of the pool and the sun took their toll: Emma and Matthew didn't even make it to dessert before their eyelids felt heavy as lead. Alessandro, with that quiet strength characteristic of him, lifted the twins one on each shoulder, while Audrey cradled a Maxwell who was already fast asleep.Once the three little ones were sound asleep in their cloud-like beds, the mansion recovered that atmosphere of adult sophistication, but charged with a warmth that hadn't existed before. Hanna and Gael, who had decided to accept the invitation to stay in the spacious guest rooms, gathered in the main living room with the hosts."I need something that doesn't involve dinosaur floats," Marcus joked, pouring himself a malt whisky as he looked at the men. "Anyone up for a game of billiards or some virtual golf in the game room?"Gael accepted the challenge immediately, enthusiastic about the mansi