Cedie watched Eros in his crib, unable to resist a smile as he gazed at his younger brother.
"Mom! When are you going to give me a little sister?" Cedie suddenly asked.
Kaye and Raon, who were arranging Eros' new clothes, coughed in surprise after hearing his words.
"C-Cedie... Why did you suddenly ask?" Kaye inquired, walking towards him.
"Yeah, don't you realize that giving birth isn't easy?" Raon added, approaching as well.
"Well, after telling my friends that I already have a younger brother, they asked me if I have a sister too. They said being a big brother is like being a hero in the eyes of a younger sister. Can you make one for me?" Cedie requested.
Raon playfully hit Cedie's head. "You're asking as if the baby will just come out easily if you say it."
"Ouch! But mom, already made it!" Cedie insisted.
"Have you forgotten? When we were in the Serolf Empire, Kaye almost died from giving birth. It wasn't easy for her," Raon explained.
Cedie pouted. "But I want a sister."
Kaye chuckled and patted Cedie's head. "Baby, your little brother is still young, and I can't have another child for now," she explained.
Cedie nodded, understanding it. His gaze returned to Eros, playing with his cute little fingers. Kaye glanced at Raon, noticing his playful grin.
"What?" she asked.
Raon chuckled and shook his head, contemplating the idea of having a child with Kaye.
Kaye walked closer to him. "I guess I know what you're thinking," she said.
Raon chuckled again. "Really?"
She nodded.
Raon cupped her face gently. "If the right time comes, can we make one too?" he asked.
Kaye's face flushed, and she let out a soft chuckle. "Well, if that's what you want, why not? But for now, let's wait for Eros to grow up before making another one," she said.
Raon smiled and planted a tender kiss on her forehead. "I will wait," he whispered.
Kaye embraced him tightly while both of them watched Cedie and Eros.
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When Kaye and Raon descended the stairs, they spotted Haru, Shin, Ivan, and Tristan arriving with numerous paper bags filled with gifts for Eros.
"Boo! Take a look at these!" Haru exclaimed, showcasing his gifts.
"You bought too many toys and clothes," Kaye commented, surveying the gifts.
Eros, being still quite young, wouldn't be able to play with all those toys, and he already had an abundance of clothes, making it impossible for him to wear everything they bought. It was evident that they were spoiling their son.
"These are still a few; when he grows up, I'll make sure to give him everything he wants," Shin proudly proclaimed.
"I will too!" Haru added.
"But if you do that, I'm afraid he will grow up as a spoiled brat," Kaye remarked, scratching her head.
"Don't worry; we will guide him and teach him how to be a good kid," Tristan reassured.
"We will not let him grow up as a bad kid," Ivan affirmed.
Kaye smiled. "Thank you, everyone."
"You guys were here." Troy emerged from the kitchen. "The food is ready; let's eat," he announced.
"Right, I'm already hungry!" Haru headed to the dining room first.
Raon glanced upstairs and called Cedie. "Cedie! It's time to eat!"
"Coming!" they heard Cedie running downstairs, followed by Nanny Sally, who was carrying Eros.
Even now, Nanny Sally remained confused about why Kaye was living with these men. Who were they, and what was their relationship with her?
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In a narrow alley, Fuentebella members were beating up two men who had caused a disturbance after losing multiple times at the family-run casinos. When the two customers tried to leave, the manager intercepted them, reminding them of the money they had borrowed and the promise to repay with a percentage of their winnings. However, the two denied their debt, insisting on leaving. Benjamin, overseeing the establishment, learned of the situation and ordered his men to drag and beat the customers in response.
"I-I'm sorry... W-We will never do it... a-again!" one of the men begged, his face swollen and bruised.
Benjamin signaled the men to halt and shifted his gaze to Mikhail, seated on an old motorcycle, leisurely smoking a cigarette. As Mikhail exhaled a puff of smoke, he fixed a stern gaze on the two beaten men.
"You're too brave to choose my place to play and made a scene," Mikhail remarked.
"W-We're very sorry! P-Please have mercy!" the two men pleaded.
"Shall we break their arms and feet?" Benjamin proposed.
The suggestion sent shivers down the men's spines, and they began pleading again, hugging Benjamin's leg.
"Break both of their hands so they won't be able to make troubles in every casino again," Mikhail ordered. He then stood up and headed towards his car.
"Understood," Benjamin affirmed, signaling his men to carry out the command. He then followed Mikhail.
"Is there anything you want me to do?" Benjamin inquired.
Mikhail remained silent, staring at the road. Benjamin's phone beeped with a message from Warren, reporting the completion of a mission.
"Warren sent me a message, he said that he's already done with the mission you ordered," Benjamin reported.
"Then send him to the East part of J City and look over the problems in Port. The weapons that we were exporting got delayed, let him check and solve it," Mikhail ordered.
Benjamin nodded, promptly calling Warren.
After conveying the orders to Warren, Benjamin returned to Mikhail. "I noticed you keep sending Warren away. He rarely returns home because of his missions."
Mikhail raised an eyebrow. "Why are you so concerned? Are you missing him? You can join him in his mission if you want."
"No, it's not like that. I just feel like you're doing this on purpose," Benjamin replied.
"It's none of your business. Just do whatever I say, and there will never be a problem between us. Don't forget that I still feel pissed every time I see both of you." With that, Mikhail started his car and left.
As Benjamin watched the car depart, he sighed. He couldn't help but feel that Mikhail's lingering anger stemmed from Kaye accepting him as her boyfriend. Benjamin did his best to work with Mikhail without causing issues, not wanting Kaye to worry about him.
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Kaye was in the laundry room, busy loading clothes into the washing machine. Unaware, she didn't notice the door open, and Isaac entered. He quietly locked the door and embraced her from behind, startling her.
"You startled me," Kaye said with a smile.
Isaac chuckled. "You're so busy. Why don't you ask Nanny Sally to do the laundry?"
"I can't. Her only job is to take care of Eros. I don't want her to do other chores; I can handle it," she explained.
"Hmm? But I don't want you to get tired. Let's increase her salary and have her take care of household chores," Isaac suggested.
"That's too much, Kiel. Nanny Sally is old already; we can't burden her like that," she replied.
"Alright, if that's what you want," Isaac agreed, still holding her.
His gaze then shifted to her chest; Kaye was in a sando and sexy shorts, a tempting sight. Unable to resist, he started to lick her ear. Kaye flinched, looking at him in surprise.
"W-What are you doing?" she asked, her face turning red.
"Tasting my wife," he replied simply, continuing to lick her.
His tongue descended to her neck which made her moan softly.
"I want you right now, Mine.." he whispered, his voice filled with a strong urge.
"W-We can't do it here... O-Others were outside, they will hear us." she said.
She flinched again, her eyes widened when Isaac's hands slipped inside her sando and began to play with her breast.
"Is it only me? Or have your breasts become bigger now? Do they still have milk?" Isaac asked, then he sucked her nipple as if he was asking for breastfeeding.
"K-Kiel... A-Aahhhh..." Kaye covered her mouth to prevent herself from moaning.
Isaac made her sit on the washing machine and pulled down her shorts and underwear.
"N-No.... U-Uhmmm..." Kaye tightened her grip on his shoulders as he licked her between her legs.
His tongue moved inside so fast, driving her insane.
Suddenly, Kyle knocked on the door, causing them to halt.
"Darling, are you in there? Do you want me to help you?" Kyle asked.
"N-No, i-it's fine. Y-You don't have to help me—A-Aaahh!" she moaned when Isaac continued to lick her.
She looked at him, signaling him to stop, but Isaac only smirked at her and continued what he was doing.
"Are you sure you're fine?" Kyle asked again.
"Y-Yeah..." Kaye tried her best not to be noticed. "G-Go ahead and have some rest!"
"All right," Kyle said.
They heard his footsteps walking away. Kaye looked at Isaac.
"D-Don't do that again... W-We will get caught," she said.
Isaac grinned. "Hehe, but that feels exciting." He stood up.
He asked her to turn around and shove his thing inside her from behind. Kaye covered her mouth again while Isaac was thrusting behind her. Isaac bit his lowerlip and looked up, he closed his eyes, feeling all the pleasure.
"Y-You're squeezing me inside... Fuck!" Isaac moaned.
She tightens inside, giving him more pleasure. He feels her twitching; he clenches his teeth due to arousal and thrusts harder and deeper.
Kaye can't hold back her moans any longer; she grips the washing machine tightly. He thrusts faster, matching the pace of the machine's spin. She can't believe they are doing it in this room with others just outside.
"K-Kiel...I...I-I'm coming..." she said.
Isaac kissed her while thrusting. After a deep thrust, they both reached their climax. She fell to the floor, her knees shaking. Isaac smiled, kissed her again, and hugged her tightly.
He whispered, "I love you, mine."
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Isaac helped Kaye with her laundry. When they finished, he told her he would be going out to visit his grandpa.
Kaye was now in the garden, picking some roses for the living room. A car arrived, and Shin stepped out, smiling when he saw her.
"Kaye," he waved at her.
Kaye smiled and waved back.
Shin approached her. "What are you doing?" he asked.
"I'm picking roses for the living room," she said, placing a rose inside the basket.
Shin smelled the roses. "You really like roses."
"Of course, my mom loves roses too. She has her own rose garden on our farm. I helped her grow roses when I was young," she explained.
"Let me help you then." Shin took the scissors from her and picked the roses for her.
After picking enough, they sat down on the bench and had a serious conversation.
"I've been wanting to ask you this, but... I don't know if it's alright to ask," Shin said.
"What is it?" she asked.
"About the kiss," he stared at her. "You meant it, right? You kissed me because you also like me?"
Kaye averted her gaze, looking at the roses. "What will you do after I answer your question?" she asked.
Shin held her hand. "Kaye, you know I've loved you for a long time. That kiss gave me hope that you also have feelings for me now. Please be honest with me... Please tell me what you feel for me."
Kaye lowered her head. "I'm already married."
Shin placed her hand on his chest. "I don't care; can't you feel it? My heart only beats fast for you. Kaye, I can also fight my love for you. If I have to face Mikhail, I will do it. I'm not scared!"
Kaye bit her lower lip and pulled her hand away. "Please don't fight him..." She knew Mikhail well; he wouldn't hesitate to beat Shin to death if he found out.
"Kaye... You're aware, right? It's not just me who has feelings for you. Ivan, Warren, Troy, and Rein. I know they also love you," Shin said.
"But you also know that I can't accept all of you. I don't want my husbands to get hurt. They've already endured enough, doing everything to make me happy. They've sacrificed a lot for me, forgiven me many times, and accepted me even though I kept making troubles. I don't want to disappoint them anymore. So please understand," she explained.
"But can you answer my question first? Do you also have feelings for me?" Shin asked.
Kaye looked away again and didn't respond.
"Kaye, please answer me!" Shin said.
"Sweetie!"
They both turned around to see Tristan standing near the door, looking at them. "Eros was looking for you," Tristan said, glancing at Shin.
"I'm coming!" Kaye ran to him.
Tristan held her hand and smiled at her. Before going inside, Tristan looked back at Shin and glared at him—a warning not to touch his wife.
The door closed. Shin sighed and sat down on the bench. He took out a small box from his pocket and opened it, staring at the necklace—it was his gift for Kaye, but it seemed like he wouldn't be able to give it to her.