The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 2116

"It's not that we're never having a wedding, just not in the next year or two." Emily offered a goofy, sheepish grin, her round cheeks making her look incredibly endearing.

At a glance, Ophelia really did look a lot like her aunt.

"Once we wrap up our current projects, then we'll..."

She trailed off, unable to finish the sentence when she saw the sudden disappointment clouding Samantha's eyes.

"So, neither of you are getting married?"

The joy completely vanished from Samantha's face. She slumped back in her chair, looking entirely defeated as she muttered to herself, "All that excitement for nothing."

"..."

No one dared to breathe.

"Eat a little more." Anthony returned from taking a phone call outside. Noticing the heavy atmosphere, he asked softly, "What happened?"

"Nothing."

Charlotte set down her fork, dabbing at her mouth before glancing over at the twins drinking their bottles, her eyes curving in amusement. "Hand..."

She hesitated a second before pointing at Ophelia. "Hand her to Emily."

Emily loved to chat, she could cheer her mother-in-law up.

Ophelia: ?

"Ophie?" Holding the soft, squishy baby in her arms, Samantha's mood instantly improved. "Well, looks like I can't count on any of you in the short term."

Some were busy with studies, others with work.

Hmph.

"Ah-ya-ya..."

Ophelia grabbed Samantha's finger, forming her little mouth into an 'O' shape, sticking her tongue out playfully as her eyes scrunched into crescents of joy.

"Thank goodness I still have Fred and Ophie to keep me company." Samantha showered the little baby's face with kisses, utterly smitten. "Our babies are just the absolute cutest."

"..."

Seeing Samantha's spirits lift, everyone at the table quietly let out a collective sigh of relief.

After dinner, the entire family gathered in the living room to play with the babies.

Charlotte sat at a low table, organizing a presentation for her students.

She had recently been tasked with leading an academic exchange program abroad for the Traditional Medicine Class of The Cabinda University.

She needed to finalize the reports before their departure.

VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABELVerify