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"I'm sorry, I knew you would worry that's why I purposely didn't tell you, I didn't want to cause you anxiety in the middle of the night," Laotian said and he was right. If he did call last night narrating the whole situation, Daniel wouldn't have fallen asleep. He wasn't hurt but knowing Daniel, if he discovered that he was just attacked by enemies, he wouldn't be able to stay still and might even drive back just to see the Alpha if he was truly fine.
[I-I would indeed get worried...] Daniel replied. He himself couldn't deny this fact. [B-But you should've called me first thing in the morning!] Daniel added, this time he sounded pouting.
"I was going to call you but you beat me with it. I just finished talking to some representatives to cover up what just happened," Laotian said and he was not lying, he was truly gonna call after sending those greedy bastards away.
[Wait, don't tell me you stayed awake this whole time!?]
"Hmmm, I haven't slept a wink. I'm at the company right now, I needed to fix something before the public starts talking about what had happened at the art gallery event,"
[OMG! This is really serious, you're gonna have to tell me when I get there,] Daniel said, sighing in frustration. He already talked to himself about his husband's job, the fact that he's someone running an illegal organization like the Mafia but when he hears things like this, he just couldn't help from getting too shocked.
The Alpha told him he doesn't go on missions like his people and it's not like he had enemies or the police following his tail every second of the day so he is without doubt safe so Daniel also believe it was somewhat safe but now learning the Alpha just had an enemy encounter where they were firing guns at each other, David even got hurt. And wasn't this the second time already? The first one was with Hanlu and then now, this! He simply couldn't relax.
"I don't mind telling you now," Laotian said even though he liked the sound of Daniel going back to him at last.
[No, Minmin and I are coming back!] Daniel insisted, shaking his head.
"Okay, I've already arranged your service," Laotian said, he already asked Daniel's bodyguards to drive his family back to the city anyway. And if Daniel insisted on staying, he would have done something to convince the Omega.
[Okay, I'll hang up now and you better have rested before I arrive,] Daniel said with a hint of warning. The Alpha had just recovered from his injury and now he was exchanging bullets with his enemies. He truly can't calm down unless putting his leash on the Alpha.
"Hmmm, okay," Laotian replied with a smile. He couldn't wait to see his family again even though he was just with them the other day. After what had happened to him last night, he once again realized that he made a huge mistake in taking over the family business this way. Before, he didn't care if he was shot or facing dozens of enemies, he would not chicken out and would fight at the stake of his own life. Sometimes he even participates in missions just to let out some steam together with Hanlu.
It used to be exciting but now that he has his own family that he needed to protect and cherish for a long time, going through dangerous situations like this makes him feel nervous, as much as he hates to admit it. He's afraid that one day death would come knocking at his door and he would have no choice but to leave Daniel and their children alone.
[But are you really fine? How about David? He's not going to die right?]
"I'm fine. I was not hurt. Also, David just had a blood transfusion so he should be fine soon. We'll visit him when you arrive here," Laotian said which slightly eased Daniel. At the same time, Laotian promised himself that he would try his best to avoid dangerous situations after this one time. He would only focus on work from now on and let Hanlu handle the dirty work.
[Okay, I trust you, Laotian,]
"And I would never break that trust again. I love you," Laotian said sincerely, making Daniel feel even better because he knew the Alpha wasn't lying.
[I know and I love you too, Laotian,] Daniel replied sweetly, he suddenly had the urge to hug Laotian this instance however he knew that he couldn't, making him slightly regretful. After a short farewell, Daniel finally hangs up sighing helplessly, he still wanted that hug.
"How was it?" Ian suddenly asked after seeing that Daniel finished talking to his husband, Mo Laotian.
"Thankfully, Laotian is fine but David just had a blood transfusion. Laotian said he should be fine. Anyway, Ian, is it okay for us to travel back today?" Daniel replied and then asked.
"Yes, of course, I'll just pack Lan's things and we're ready to go," Ian replied. There's no reason for them to stay if Daniel and Luangmin were to go back because in the first place they were there because of the two. And as much as he loves the peaceful place, it's not like they could stay and trouble Mr. and Mrs. Lopez any further.
"Oh, where's Hanlu by the way?" Daniel suddenly asked, his eyes looking around to find Hanlu. Ever since Hanlu shamelessly decided to stay as well after their family gathering days ago, he decided to stay saying that he needed to be with his family especially when he's about to leave for Africa in a few days. So for the past two days Daniel had never seen Hanlu away from Ian. He was like a little child doing things so Ian would recognize him or like a dog waiting for his master to pet and praise him in Daniel's eyes. He honestly did not believe Hanlu was this whipped when in love. Ian is amazing.
"He left earlier this morning. He received a call from Mr-- Laotian at dawn and he rushed out," Ian said, almost calling Mo Laotian, Mr. Mo again.
"Ahh, then we should head out soon too. I'll just tell mom and dad, I'm sure they'll be sad about it but this is an emergency. Mr. David took care of me really well when I was pregnant with Minmin and Miemie, and when Laotian and I discovered that I'm pregnant again, he rushed back to our place and took care of me so I wanted to be with him during this time," Daniel said and Ian nodded in understanding. Although he didn't know who David was, seeing how both Hanlu and Laotian worried about the man, it's easy to assume that this man must have been treated like family in the Mo household.
"I heard about it from Hanlu, he must have been such a good man," Ian commented to which Daniel instantly replied with an eager nod.
"He is. You never met him yet, right? I'm sure you'll like him, Ian,"
"I bet I would. We should hurry then so we can arrive early," Ian said and Daniel agreed. There was no reason for him not to, he heard the man helped to raise both Hanlu and Mo Laotian when they were younger. If a man like that stays with the Mos, Ian can guarantee that his son as well will be raised and treated well.
After the short conversation, Ian volunteered to take care of Luangmin since he was going to shower with Lan anyway. That way Daniel's nurse won't have to worry about the little kid while helping the pregnant Omega at the same time.
Meanwhile, Daniel looked for Diane who was expectedly at the kitchen making breakfast.
"Good morning, Mom," Daniel greeted and kissed his mother's cheeks.
"Ahh, great timing, I'm about to call you all for breakfast. Did you finish your little morning walk?"
"We weren't able to, something came up Mom and now Ian and I have to go back today," Daniel said after he shook his head. When Diane heard that Daniel was going to leave and today at that, her smile quickly disappeared.
"Do you really have to go now, Baby?"
"Yeah, Mr. David had been in an accident, he had helped me a lot with both my pregnancies so I wanted to go check his condition personally," Daniel explained and although Diane was still quite sad about her son leaving already, she nodded her head in understanding. She met David before and he was a very nice man, quite a gentleman.
"Okay, but at least eat breakfast, it'll be a long ride back. I don't want you getting hungry. I'll also pack some food for all of you to snack on,"
"Okay, thanks, Mom. You can always visit me anytime, or I'll visit you and Dad sometimes too," Daniel said. Especially when he gives birth, he'll definitely visit often with the kids and Laotian.
"Okay my Baby, but make sure to call your Dad as well. He'll be sad to know you're leaving... or on second thought, why don't you just visit your dad's building along the way? It's been a while since you visited the warehouse right? You'll be surprised to see new things. You can go and bring him some snacks as well," Diane suggested that instantly brightened Daniel's expression. It has indeed been a long time since he visited his father's warehouse, he was 13 years old to be exact, since the last time.
"Yeah, that's a great idea, Mom," Daniel said excitedly, remembering the times he spent at his father's workshop when he was younger. "Then I'll just go ahead and prepare so we can have breakfast," he continued, stepping backward making Diane chuckle also remembering the past. The Omega just never gets tired of going to his father's warehouse to play. He still had that bright and excited smile on his lips at the mention of it.
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At the same time.
After the call ended, as if on cue Hanlu arrived with a serious expression. When Laotian saw his younger brother, he didn't say anything and just went to the couch and sat there, and needless to say, Hanlu followed and also sat there waiting for his older brother to start talking.
"So? How did it end up like this?" Hanlu asked after a huge sigh. He remembered Diego Bronson coming to see them last time to beg for his and his wife's lives and now the man's in the ICU battling for his survival.
"I'm sure you already heard," Laotian said. He also didn't expect the man would stop a bullet aiming at him. Everything went so fast and before he knew it, Diego fell on the floor with Jordan screaming. Following what had happened, the Omega lost all his will to fight, Nigel and their back-up also arrived so it was clear that Jordan had lost the fight.
After that, they quickly called an ambulance, they also sent Omega to the hospital because he was injured but they are closely monitoring him now in case he plans to escape, which Laotian doubted since his husband is still fighting for his life in the ICU.
"I heard but I can't believe it just ended just like that!" Hanlu said, obviously he was not happy about what had happened. He expected more action and more drama, additionally, he can't accept all this happened without him around.
"It's better this way," Laotian said. Although he understands what the younger brother feels but considering that he now doesn't want anything to do with any dangerous situations, this was all for the better. In the end, he must thank Diego for sacrificing himself or else everything would have turned out worse.
"So what? Just like that? You forgive them, is that it?" Hanlu asked. He was clearly not satisfied. His precious Lan experienced a near-death situation twice because of the couple. He will not be satisfied with an ending like this.
"I didn't say I forgive them, but this will never stop if we repay hate with another hate," Laotian said, making Hanlu frown. "Focus on your family, Hanlu. Don't let this remain in your heart," Laotian added before he stood up and walked towards his office table. He briefly looked for some files and when he saw them, he walked back near Hanlu, he didn't sit and instead he laid the files onto the coffee table, directly in front of the younger Alpha.
"These will be the documents that you'll need in Africa. Diego Bronson is not our only enemy so be careful," Laotian said before he turned around and went straight to his private room. He remembered Daniel ordered him to rest earlier so he was going to follow that.