Divorced and Pregnant My New Life with a Billionaire Drives My Ex Crazy novel Chapter 678

When Wiona walked back in, she found Madison and Alice deep in a game of cards, laughter and excitement filling the room. Tatum was nearby, arms folded, quietly watching the twins nestled in their stroller.

Wiona hadn’t expected to see them here. The surprise lit up her face.

“You came! Why didn’t anyone call me first?”

She took the glass of water Shelly handed her, took a sip, then knelt down to catch Alice, who was bouncing over and wrapping her arms around Wiona with a happy shout of, “Wiona!”

“Alice, did you have fun playing with Madison?”

Alice nodded so fast her hair flew everywhere. “Yes, I loved it!”

“Madison is so smart,” she gushed.

“She knows all these card games, it’s so much fun!”

Wiona blinked in surprise. “You learned them all?”

Alice stood tall, hands on her hips, chin up with pride. “Of course I did!”

“I learned everything! Texas Hold'em, Three-Card Poker, Crazy Pineapple…”

She ticked them off on her fingers, counting for emphasis. “I can play every single one! Next time, you have to play with me, okay?”

Wiona glanced at Madison and Annette, her eyes shining. Both nodded quickly, confirming Alice’s claim.

That made Wiona’s heart swell with happiness.

“Alice, you’re incredible! You really are getting better every single day!”

She pulled Alice into a tight hug. Alice just giggled, cheeks pink with joy.

But today, card games were even more tempting than hugs, so Alice soon ran back to the table, ready for another round.

Annette came over, her eyes a little red. She hesitated, then leaned in.

“You’ve been so busy, I didn’t get a chance to tell you.”

“Jason and the team did another evaluation for Alice. They said her cognitive level is about that of a ten-year-old now.”

“At this pace, maybe in less than two years, she’ll be completely well.”

“Wiona, you made this happen. You brought hope back to our family.”

Annette squeezed Wiona’s hand tightly, her gratitude almost overwhelming.

But Wiona just smiled and shook her head.

“I didn’t do anything special, Mom. I just got lucky and brought everyone together.”

“Your clothes are dirty now. Let me help you upstairs to change.”

“Please, ma’am, let us handle this.”

Everyone reached for Derek, ready to take him from her arms. Wiona barely had time to react, but as their hands drew near, she instinctively clutched Derek closer, refusing to let go.

“Everyone, quiet.”

Her voice was low and firm, and the room fell silent at once.

They all stared at her with worried eyes, as if somehow her way of holding Derek was the problem.

Wiona ignored them. She gently checked Derek’s forehead for fever.

Ada, the head nanny, stepped closer, clearly nervous. “Ma’am, please be careful…”

Wiona was sure she’d held Derek properly. Ada’s anxiousness was starting to get on her nerves. She shot Ada a cold look and told someone to call the pediatrician.

Ada immediately sensed Wiona’s displeasure and rushed to explain.

“Ma’am, Dr. Lee already checked on the twins today. I asked about Derek spitting up sometimes, and he said it’s normal for premature babies. Their digestive systems just aren’t fully developed yet, so some reflux is expected.”

“It’s nothing to worry about, but Derek does need to be handled with extra care. That’s why I got a little anxious just now. Please, don’t be upset.”