Chapter 1264
Quentin searched her face.
“Are you serious?”
Before Elliana could respond, a new feed flickered to life on the laptop. Eva and Wanda were kneeling before Arthur and Milton in the living room.
Elliana glanced at the screen and said to Quentin, “It’s true. Something has come up that I need to handle. You’ll be hearing good news from me soon.”
She ended the call and turned back to the monitor.
Cole sat beside her, and in a nearby bassinet, their twins lay quietly, giggling as they played with their tiny feet.
Eva was the first to speak. Her voice broke after she dropped to her knees.
“I’m here to confess my mistakes and ask for forgiveness. Please, let Wanda and me come back home.”
Wanda’s tears followed.
“Dad, Milton, you might not know, but Mom and I have suffered so much out there. We miss home. Please, let us return. I’ll do whatever you want!”
Their act was flawless—tears, tremors, and all. Anyone unaware of their true colors would have believed every word.
Elliana’s lips curved into a wry smile as she turned to Cole.
“Whatever I decide to do with your aunt, you won’t , will you?”
Cole met her gaze, his smile slow and knowing as he took her hand.
“Haven’t I already made my position clear? Or do you need a reminder?”
He had made it clear before—if it ever came down to a choice between her and Eva, he would choose her without a moment’s hesitation. He felt nothing for Eva.
“I want to hear it again,” Elliana teased, her tone light but expectant.
Cole’s expression softened, his eyes full of affection.
“You’re the most important woman in my life. No one else comes close. Whatever you do, I’ll stand by you. Even if you decided to slap me, I’d help you put on gloves first to make sure your hands wouldn’t be affected by the impact, and then wait for you to finish the job.”
Elliana burst into laughter.
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“Seriously now? You really are turning into a silver-tongued charmer.”
Cole grinned, pulling her into his arms and pressing a kiss to her forehead.
“You never have to ask where I stand. Whatever happens, I’m on your side. Always. My only wish is that you’re happier than I’ll ever be.”
His words struck a deep chord within her—more than a promise, it was a vow.
She nestled into his chest, her eyes drifting to the twins in their bassinet. A wave of peace swept over her. She had everything she’d ever wanted—a man who loved her deeply, two beautiful children, and a home full of warmth. The only thing missing, the one ache she still carried, was not having found her mother.
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