Dark Revenge Of An Unwanted Wife The Twins Are Not Yours novel Chapter 161

Chapter 161: The Twins’ Help

"Mom!!" Nathaniel and Kathleen exclaimed happily, relief washing over their faces as they saw their mother walk into the living room.

Athena chuckled at the sight of them awake at such a late hour. She squatted to their height and opened her arms wide for them to rush into her embrace. As they nestled into her bosom, she kissed their heads and cheeks intermittently, inhaling their calming, familiar scents.

"Couldn’t sleep?" She asked them when she finally disengaged from the long hug.

The twins shook their heads in unison. "We were waiting up for you with Aunt Gianna. How is Mr. Ewan? Is he better now?"

Athena nodded with a smile, grateful she could even provide that answer, having seen the sorrow in their eyes as they posed the question. She watched as they sighed with relief before looking ahead.

"Father Antonio!" They screamed, rushing to hug Antonio, who had chosen to wish them goodnight before heading back to his apartment. He lifted them both in his arms and tapped their foreheads gently with his.

"How are my babies doing?"

"Fine!" They chorused, before turning to greet Aiden, who was relaxing against the doorframe.

"Good evening, Uncle Aiden!"

Aiden ruffled the hair on their heads, pleased when they laughed and tried to move away from his hand but to no avail. He then walked into the living room proper and sank into the sofa.

Turning to Gianna, who was talking with Athena with distinct enthusiasm, he flashed a wide grin, signaling his desire to make a request.

"Please, tell me there is food. The Chinese noodles we had earlier made no impact on our stomachs!"

Athena scoffed. "So you knew, and you brought them to me..."

Aiden shrugged. "That’s why I added the snacks you liked. Don’t be so ungrateful..."

Athena opened her mouth, suddenly energized for a banter, when Gianna cut in with a laugh. "Please, you two should cool off. There is food, and that is all that matters."

Aiden grunted happily. "You are the best, Gianna. Don’t mind your friend."

Athena mimicked his sentence with a comical expression that made Antonio and the twins burst into laughter, while Gianna disappeared into the kitchen to start dishing out the food.

Moments later, everyone lounged around on the thick Persian rug, its lush texture and intricate patterns exuding luxury as they settled in to watch a cartoon on the television. It felt like carpeted heaven beneath them, warm and inviting, muffling all sounds. The richness of its fibers lent an air of opulence to the cozy living room, enveloping them in a comforting embrace.

That was until Athena yawned. "You all should go to sleep," She said, prompting Antonio and Aiden to scoff.

"That you are sleepy doesn’t mean we should all go to sleep," Aiden retorted.

Athena paused, surveying the two men, each wearing a smug smirk. "Well, this is my house, and it’s time for my children to go to sleep..."

"But Mom, school hasn’t opened yet! Can’t we enjoy some late-night TV watching?" Nathaniel pleaded, employing his best puppy-dog eyes.

But Athena remained unmoved, especially when she glanced at the clock and saw the time—twenty-five minutes past eleven.

She shook her head and got to her feet. "Up, up..." She clapped her hands. "Let’s go to bed and leave the adults to their vices!"

Gianna stood up, dusting off her backside as though it were covered in dust. "I am going to bed too. I think I am sleepy."

Athena let out a laugh when they disappeared into the corridor. Those children will not be the death of me. She thought with a mix of amusement and exasperation.

Instead, the latter had sent a text that read: Good luck! I hope to see the eyebags tomorrow morning!