Chloe had nowhere to hide, and she watched as Yasmine threw a pile of snacks directly into the trash.
"Chloe, when did you become such a rascal? I never noticed you indulging in junk food before. Now that you're pregnant, you suddenly forgot about dietary restrictions? Don't you know that these greasy, preserved foods are bad for you? Can't you take some responsibility for yourself and your babies?!"
Chloe sat on the couch, obediently listening to Yasmine's lecture. Who said she didn't have a sweet tooth before? She and Rose used to devour spicy chicken wings and hot dogs back in school. How could she let Yasmine know about that? It was just that later on, she had to maintain her figure and prevent acne, so she had to restrain herself a bit.
"I think I still have some self-control, but lately, I just crave them so much."
Bryson stood to the side, with a cheerful smile on his face, radiating a kind and benevolent demeanor.
"Alright, Mrs. Yasmine, now that Miss. Chloe’s pregnant with two, it's normal to crave some snacks. I remember when you were pregnant, you weren't much better ."d2
Chloe felt as if she had an ally and nodded repeatedly. "Exactly, I'm carrying two. It's not that I want to eat; it's them who want to eat."
Yasmine gave Chloe a sidelong glance, "When did you become so cheeky?Who spoiled you like this?"
Chloe pouted, "Did I?"
"I can see you're going to ruin yourself sooner or later. It's all because of that irresponsible Damon, he spoiled you rotten, so you can't live without him. Then he can do whatever he wants, and you have no way to stop him. I'm telling you, when that day comes, you will surely regret it."
"Aren't you still here with me?" Chloe laughed and sat down next to Yasmine, "With you backing me up, what do I have to worry about?"
Yasmine huffed, and the concealed smile on her face only lasted for a short while. "So, were you scared when you were all alone back then?"
Chloe's eyes gradually dimmed. The atmosphere in the room suddenly became silent. Bryson looked at Chloe with pity in his eyes. Back then, she was just a teenager. Abandoned by the Summers family and left abroad for three years, nobody knew what she went through during those times.
Betrayed time and time again, enduring unimaginable hardships at such a young age, how could she not be scared?
Chloe didn't say a word, but in Yasmine's heart, there was a surge of guilt and helplessness. "You can blame me for leaving you alone back then."
Chloe shook her head, "I don't blame you." Her voice was light as a feather, indeed without a hint of reproach. "As long as you're alive, that's all that matters."
Yasmine's expression shifted, her heart filling with bitter sweetness.
Bryson's eyes also started to well up. "Alright, the past is the past, we're all fine now, and that's all that matters."
Chloe gave a faint smile, "Mmm. It would be even better if I could have more snacks in the future."
Yasmine was silent for a moment, then gave her a sidelong glance. "Dream on."
Chloe laughed softly, feeling that even with the daily scolding, life was full of happiness.
"I have something to show you," said Yasmine.
"Hmm?"
Bryson stood next to Yasmine, smiling at Chloe. "It's absolutely a big surprise."
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