Note: Before reading this book, you should go to the Book 1 first “Doted by the Alpha” to understand this one. Thank you.”
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"Ehemm, Mr. Mo and Mr. Sullen, congratulations! You are having another set of twins," the doctor interrupted, smiling at the couple. The moment Laotian heard the result, he subconsciously looked at the monitor and watched the two black spots that represented the inside of Daniel's uterus.
"The chances of having another set of identical twins drop way down to 1 in 70,000 or so. Both of you are extremely lucky," the doctor added. Daniel smiled at the doctor and replied ‘thank you’. Laotian, on the other hand, still couldn't believe it. Lucky!?
“Laotian, are you okay?" Daniel finally asked, worried at the Alpha's reaction.
Waking up from his stunned reaction, Laotian finally shifted his sight to Daniel and leaned in to kiss the Omega's forehead and his lips after.
"You're amazing! Now, Mother would be even more delighted to hear this," Laotian chuckled, he rubbed Daniel's blushing cheeks before kissing him again on the forehead. When he drew back, he watched the monitor once again. His hands softly held Daniel's. Daniel also watched the monitor, feeling a little bit emotional.
After the doctor explained what's happening on Daniel's stomach, she gave them a printed copy of the fetuses and finally walked to her desk, ready to prescribe and discuss the do’s and don'ts with her patient.
"The fetuses are developing normally. I received Mr. Sullen's previous medical record from Hawaii, and it looks like there won't be any major problems with his pregnancy. For now, I'll prescribe Mr. Sullen prenatal vitamins and additional folic acid and iron. It will help Mr. Sullen's body ward off iron-deficiency anemia, which is more common for mommies pregnant with multiples..." Daniel and Laotian listened to the doctor, especially Laotian since this was the first time he was coming to a check-up. In the past, it didn't really go as smoothly as he thought it would be.
He ended up scaring Daniel instead.
"I would also like you to avoid traveling far, especially land trips," the doctor added, to which Daniel responded with a simple nod, thinking that he already didn't travel that often. The doctor continued to discuss with Daniel and Laotian the do’s and don'ts until she was done and sent the couple off.
"That's all, I'll see you at the next check-up in a month or so," the doctor reminded the couple, while sending them out. Daniel and Laotian gave thanks to the doctor before finally deciding to go to the Mo estate to pick Luangmin up.
"Laotian, are you sure this is okay? Will my body really take it?" Daniel squeezed his palms together, feeling scared himself.
It has only been two years since his accident and he's afraid that this pregnancy will turn out the same as before. What if the accident left him with permanent damage? If something happens, would it cost their babies’ lives?
"You'll be fine. I'll make sure this time nothing happens. The doctor said you will be fine unless you do things that will harm the babies, this means you'll be delaying your college again or, if you want, I can arrange a homeschooling program for you," Laotian offered, which made Daniel think.
That's right! If he started college again, he would have to travel every day, plus he would have to deal with stressful school things and would constantly be exposed to the public eye.
"I-I think I should just delay my studies again this year. The babies are my priority," Daniel softly smiled and caressed his belly. There was nothing more important to Daniel than the safety of their babies. He would never let what happened with Luangmie happen again.
This time he promised himself to be really stronger.
"Okay, whatever you want," Laotian replied lovingly, taking Daniel's hand into his and getting it a gentle squeeze.
Laotian continued to drive towards the Mo estate, and when they arrived there, Laura Mo was already outside of the house waiting for them.
When Daniel and Laotian got out of the car, Luangmin was already toddling his way towards his mother.
"Hey, baby! Did you have fun with Grandma and Grandpa?" Daniel asked excitedly to see how Luangmin was improving his walking. Daniel immediately picked up his son in the air as a reward when the little man managed to reach Daniel without falling or stumbling.
"*giggles* Yesh!" The little boy responded giggling, he was very excited to finally see his mom and dad again. Laotian walked towards them and slowly took the little guy from Daniel and leaned down to whisper to him that he shouldn't be carrying anything heavy.
"It's just for a little while," Daniel pouted and attempted to snatch Luangmin from his husband, but Laotian prevented him by wrapping his arms around him and pulled him along with him as they met Laura Mo.
"I wasn't expecting you two to come today," Laura Mo said briefly, hugging Laotian and Daniel. She thought they would pick Luangmin tomorrow but she was surprised to hear from the gatekeeper that the couple had arrived.
"Yeah, something came up. Where's Father?” Laotian asked, wanting to tell his parents the good news.
"In the living room, he twisted his back when he carried Luangmin earlier. That's why I told him not to get too carried away ‘cause he's old," Laura Mo complained as the three of them walked inside the house into the living room.
"Oh, is Father okay? Luangmin has really gained a few pounds as he grew up, so it's difficult to carry him too often."
"It's okay darling, Chen just forgets his age when he's around Luangmin sometimes."
"Honey, I'm here. I'm old but I can still hear you," Mo Chendong helplessly interrupted, hearing how his wife has constantly been mentioning how old he was.
"I know Honey, sorry. Is your back okay now?" Mrs. Laura Mo apologized and walked to hug her husband briefly, then she sat beside him.
Daniel and Laotian also entered the room and sat at the available couch, only then did he let Daniel have their son sit on his lap.
"So, what has come up?" Mrs. Laura Mo asked, taking the tea she was drinking from the table. She slowly sipped the aromatic tea she had bought and shipped from India. It was said that the tea was a rare variety that's only plucked under a full moon during the harvesting season, which only happened four or five times per year.
Mo Chendong and Laura Mo weren't that much of a tea person but they did enjoy drinking tea occasionally.
"Daniel and I are having another baby," Laotian said, holding on to Daniel's cheeks as he spoke. He did not even care what his mother and father were doing. Laotian only removed his sight from his mate when he heard his mother's rough coughs and choking on her tea.
"Honey, are you okay?" Mo Chendong asked worriedly, tapping his wife's back until she calmed down.
". . ." Mrs. Laura Mo wiped her mouth and nose with a tissue and then faced Laotian and Daniel with her red and still damp eyes.
"What did you say?" She asked in disbelief.
"Daniel and I are having another set of twins," Laotian repeated, which caused Laura to squeal excitedly. Mo Chendong also happily congratulated his son and Daniel while his wife was hysterical.
"Oh My God! Diane should know this. . . w-wait, no! We should celebrate, let's host an exclusive party. Here! Only the closest friends and family are invited," Laura Mo exclaimed excitedly, and currently, her mind was going wild. Although she was known as a person who hated to attend gatherings, she did like to host parties where only her closest friends and families were invited.
"Mother, it's too early for that," Laotian said as he felt Daniel was uneasy about it as well.
"Why? I've been dreaming of hosting a party like this my whole life. I'm excited to welcome more members to the family," Mrs. Laura Mo complained, almost pouting. Laotian was about to refute it again but Daniel stopped him.
"It's okay if it's only friends and family," Daniel silently replied and smiled towards his mother-in-law. Laura Mo immediately squealed again, rushing to hug Daniel along with Luangmin in her excitement.
"Oh, Darling, you're so lovely. Chen and I never expected you two would decide to have another baby but look at you now, twins! Again!" Mrs. Mo said excitedly, and Daniel just laughed, agreeing with her.
In reality, he never planned to have another baby again so soon, as he intended to go back to study. Laotian, of course, wasn't even planning to have another baby at all but since they were here now, he might as well accept the blessing.
"How far along are you, darling?"
"Three months. We just had them checked before we came here," Daniel replied and took out the sonogram he received from his doctor.
"Oh, Lovely indeed! They're so small for three months. I bet they'll be lively, Honey, look!" Laura Mo happily showed her husband the sonogram. Daniel joyfully smiled watching the old couple, knowing that this time around his pregnancy will not be kept a secret. It wouldn't be just him and Laotian, Daniel will be free to show that he's pregnant to the world without worrying about himself or his babies.
"Laotian," said Daniel, kissing Luangmin on his forehead before facing Laotian, who was watching his overly excited parents. Laotian shifted to look at Daniel and didn't expect the Omega to initiate a kiss. It was just a brief kiss, but it took the Alpha's breath away.
Earlier, Daniel was still not sure about having twins again. However, after seeing how his in-laws were so happy about it, Daniel finally felt enlightened. He suddenly felt so happy that he decided to protect his babies whatever it took this time.
"Why suddenly?" Laotian asked, his hand on his son, who's currently being a ball of energy.
"I'm so happy, you put these two beautiful lives inside me again," Daniel mumbled, blushing.
"Laotian, you're amazing,'' Daniel said, completely sure it was Laotian's technique that caused them to have twins again.
"You are the amazing one," Laotian argued, then kissed Daniel's forehead.
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To be continued. . .