Love Contract novel Chapter 218

"You came here so suddenly. Why didn’t you tell me ahead of time?" Mary said, looking at Barry.

"I just got here," he smiled. Barry felt the bitterness dance on his lips and tried to suppress it. "I'll be leaving soon."

"Have you been busy with work recently?" Mary asked sheepishly. "I know I haven't been to the company in days."

"Don't worry about it. I'll just deduct your bonus. " Barry joked.

"Hey there! What are you two talking about?"

William walked over, carrying the twins, and came to a stop beside Mary.

"Daddy Barry!" Alick exclaimed. The boy's eyes sparkled as he wiggled out of William's embrace and ran to Barry. "I missed you so much!"

"Alick!" Barry spun the kid around, grinning. "I missed you too!"

"Daddy Barry, I want a hug too!" Elissa said, stretching her arms out impatiently.

"Good girl!" Barry picked her up. His arms now hanging empty by his side, William's face darkened.

"Daddy Barry, why haven't you visited me recently?" Alick pouted, looking up at him with puppy-dog eyes.

"Sorry, Alick. Daddy Barry’s been very busy these days," Barry said. He leaned over and kissed the child's rosy cheek lovingly.

"Daddy Barry, sleep with me tonight!" It was rare for Alick to act like a spoiled child.

"Of course, sweetie," Barry said. His eyes watered.

He had worried that the relationship he built with the twins for four years would crumble against the blood relation between them and William. Upon hearing Alick's request, however, Barry was instantly flooded with relief.

"Daddy Barry, I want to sleep with you too!" Elissa whined. Clinging tightly to Barry's neck, she rested her head on his shoulder. "Alick sleeps on the right, and I sleep on the left."

"Sure! Sounds like a plan." Barry nodded with a smile.

William sighed internally upon hearing their conversation. Jealousy and resent brewed in his chest. He knew he had no right to feel either.

Unlike himself, Barry had been with them since they were born. They formed a strong bond and loved each other very much. William would just have to deal with the consequences that came with his actions.

"All right, all right." Mary glanced at the hospital staff that was waiting by the gate and urged, "We can talk later. Let's get out of the hospital first."

"Okay, let’s get going," Barry said. He adjusted the twins in his arms and walked to the exit.

Mary turned to follow him when William suddenly grabbed her hand.

"What are you doing?" She tried to tug herself out of his grasp to no avail and gave him a look. "Let go of me."

"Barry has taken away two of my babies from me. I want to at least take care of my other baby," he said seriously. He gave Mary a gentle tug forward and approached the vice president of the hospital. Nodding at him, William said, "Doctor, thank you. We'll be off now."

"Take care, Mr. Lan."

"Goodbye, doctor. Thank you for your help." Mary thanked the man, not wanting to seem rude.

"Anytime, madam," replied the vice president.

With that, William and Mary walked out of the building. Barry's eyes fell on their intertwined hands. He resisted the temptation to comment and instead said, "Mary, will you have lunch at the villa today?"

"Hmm... Sure, that sounds lovely!" She beamed.

"What about me?" said William, pitifully.

"Dad, come with us!" Elissa climbed into the car and sat down, waving her little hand to him.

"Mr. Lan, if it's okay with you," Barry said with a warm smile, "why don't you have your first meal after leaving hospital at our house?"