Chapter 117: Good News for Torrance Family 

Ruby’s POV 

“Look, Alice! The plane is flying!” 

Alice’s eyes widened like a baseball. “Woah! You’re so good at making it. Make one for me too!” 

“Hm, sure. As long as you pay me with the two candies in your pocket!” 

Alice pouted at her twin’s offer. She rummaged through her pocket and clutched the two candies Anna had requested. 

“Is there ever a time when you don’t turn everything into a business?” she grumbled. 

Anna snatched the colorful candies and grinned. “Dad says we have to be smart. So, this is one way to do it. I’m not wrong.” “Yeah, okay. Now do your job. I’ve already paid you!” 

“Aye aye, captain!” 

The children’s cheerful laughter echoed through the house, a melody of pure happiness filling every corner. Alice and Anna ran to the kitchen, their tiny feet stomping on the wooden floor, their toys clutched tightly in their hands as they chased the soaring paper plane. 

The sweet scent of vanilla and melting chocolate wrapped around us like a warm embrace, and I couldn’t help but smile as I stirred the batter with love. My mood had improved ever since Mikael helped me fix it. Alice’s impatient voice broke through my thoughts as she tugged at my apron. 

“Mom, is it ready?” 

“Not yet, sweetheart,” I chuckled, tapping a bit of flour onto the tip of her nose. She giggled, scrunching her nose as she wiped it off. “Are you already hungry? Isn’t your snack still in the little cupboard in your room?” 

“But we want to eat Mommy’s cooking.” 

“In that case, Alice, you’ll have to be patient, okay?” 

Anna climbed onto the table, her bright green eyes sparkling mischievously. I knew she had an idea just like her twin. “Is there anything we can help with, Mommy?” 

I pretended to sigh dramatically, placing my hands on my hips. “I suppose I do need some expert decorators.” 

The twins cheered, clapping their flour–dusted hands and sending a small white cloud into the air. Shaking my head, I placed the freshly baked cake onto the cooling rack. The golden sponge was warm and soft, filling the air with a delicious aroma that made both girls bounce with excitement. 

“Can we taste it now?” Alice asked eagerly, reaching out her hands. “The cake looks so delicious.” 

“Not before we decorate it,” I warned, giving them a disapproving look. “You both promised to help, remember?” 

They groaned in unison but quickly grabbed the small piping bags and sprinkles I had prepared. As I spread the chocolate frosting over the cake, the twins took turns adding colorful sprinkles and tiny edible pearls. Their laughter rang out as more frosting ended up on their hands than on the cake itself. 

Just as we placed the final cherry on top, the front door swung open. 

“Daddy’s home!” Anna shrieked, jumping down from the stool. 

The twins ran toward the entrance, their tiny feet stomping against the floor. I turned just in time to see Mikael effortlessly scoop them up, his rich laughter filling the room as they clung to him. 

“You missed me, didn’t you?” he asked with a playful grin. 

“We made a cake, Daddy!” Alice reported, puffing out her chest proudly. “And cookies!” 

“Really? I hope they’re actually edible,” Mikael teased, feigning surprise. 

“They are! Mommy let us help! Don’t underestimate us, Daddy!” Alice pouted and playfully smacked her father, only to be showered with kisses until both she and Anna burst into fits of giggles. 

I chuckled softly, wiping my hands with a cloth as I watched them fondly. Mikael’s dark hair was tousled, and his clothes were dusted with bits of dried leaves and dirt. He must have just returned from the forest. His strong arms still held the twins effortlessly, their small faces beaming up at him with pure joy. 

As I tidied up the kitchen, I listened to my daughte 

praised them with exaggerated enthusiasm, m 

Successfully unlocked! 

unting their baking adventure to Mikael. He erly offered him a taste. 

I helped the twins cut the cake they had worked so hard on, and Mikael took a bite, humming thoughtfully. “Mmm. Not bad,” he teased, flashing me a mischievous look. “Of course, it’s nothing compared to your mother’s.” 

I raised an eyebrow, pretending to be annoyed. “Are you saying my students need more practice?” 

Chapter 117 Gond Heys to Torranca Family 

He grinned, taking another bite. “I mean, their teacher is hard to beat” 

The twine were too focused on devouring their own slices to notice when Mikael leaned in and stole a kiss, his lips brushing against mine with the faint taste of chocolate cream Warmth spread through my chest, and I smiled against his lips before pulling away 

“Ew, Dad! Hot in front of us!” Alice scrunched up her nose. 

Mikael smirked. “What? Your mom is just too sweet” 

Anna shook her head dramatically. “Grown–ups are so weird.” 

We exchanged glances and burst into laughter. I wondered where our children learned to talk like that. Their quick wit made me anxious about what they’d be like when they grew up. Hopefully not troublemakers. Please, dear God, no. As the girls finished their cake, they jumped down from their seats and grabbed Mikael’s hands. 

“Come play with us, Daddy!” 

Mikael sighed, running a hand through his hair. “I would, my little wolves, but I just got back from patrol. I need to clean up first.” 

The twins pouted but eventually gave in. I promised them some new toys they could pick out later at the mall. It had been so long since he last took them to have fun with other kids at the children’s play center. Their moods shifted instantly. They ran off to the living room, already planning their next game. 

I walked toward Mikael, brushing my hand over his arm. “Sit down. I’ll make you some tea.” 

“You’re a lifesaver,” 

His eyes softened as he let out a breath. But as I prepared the tea, a sudden wave of dizziness hit me. I gripped the edge of the table, my vision swirling into a gray blur. Nausea surged up my throat until I decided to rush to the nearest bathroom and empty my stomach. 

Mikael was beside me in an instant, rubbing my back. 

“Rosalyn?” 

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. “I’m fine. Just a little dizzy,” 

“You’re overworking yourself. You haven’t stopped making a mess in this kitchen since morning, have you?” 

“It’s nothing serious,” I reassured him, letting myself be guided by his steady hands. 

Then, a thought struck me. I blinked, my mind retracing the past few weeks. Today was the 22nd. My eyes widened slightly as realization dawned on me. 

Mikael immediately noticed the sudden shift in my expression. 

“My love? Tell me what’s wrong?” 

I turned to him, pressing a hand to my stomach. “Mikael, I think I might be pregnant.” 

His 

eyes widened, and for a moment, he stood there frozen like a fool. With his jaw hanging that low, he was bound to swallow a few flies. Then, slowly, a joyful, radiant smile spread across his face. 

“You think so?” he asked, his voice almost breathless. 

I nodded, just as overjoyed. “I just realized I’ve missed my period, and now I’m nauseous and dizzy too, hubbie!” 

A deep, rumbling laugh escaped him, and before I knew it, he had lifted me into his arms, spinning me around. I gasped, my laughter mingling with his. 

“I should’ve stayed home today,” he murmured against my forehead, planting a kiss there. “I don’t want to miss a single second of this journey.” 

“You’re the father, Mikael. Of course, the baby will be happy to have you around.” 

“Alright. Let’s take care of you first before I drag a healer over, she said hurriedly. 

For a moment, I was able to push aside the memories of someone I didn’t wish to name. And now, there was a third life waiting to be cared for. 

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