Natalia couldn't help but beam with pride as compliments about her son filled the room. Her lips curved into a smile as she chuckled softly, "Choosing a name is no trivial matter. Don't mind Jonas and his wild suggestions. It's up to you two to come up with something fitting."
"Mom..." Jonas cast a disgruntled look towards Natalia, upset that his carefully thought-out names weren't getting the seal of approval.
Bianca soothed Jonas with a smile. "Jonas, the names you came up with are awesome. I’ve made up my mind; we'll go with Mateo and Celeste."
Jonas immediately beamed, proudly glancing at Natalia. "See, Mom? Auntie Bianca loves them!"
Bianca and Hector erupted into hearty laughter, filling the living room with joyous sounds.
Hector, seeing Bianca's radiant laughter and the happiness in her eyes, suddenly had an idea. He wanted to take her on a trip. Since their marriage, they hadn't had a honeymoon, nor had they thrown a wedding reception. He felt a pang of guilt and approached Natalia. "Natalia, since you adore the kids so much, would you mind looking after them for a few days? I'd like to take Bianca on a honeymoon!"
His suggestion stunned everyone. Natalia, however, broke into a smile. "Of course."
"No way!" Magnus sprang to his feet, glaring at Hector. "Don't even think about it. Take care of your own kids. My wife doesn't have time to babysit for you!"
Bianca stood up, too, reproaching Hector. "Honey, how can you even suggest that? How could we impose on Natalia with our children?"
Natalia couldn't help but laugh as she stood up and walked over to Hector. "Hector, don't worry. Go and enjoy your time with Bianca. I'll take care of the kids. We have a nanny after all. It's good that Bianca will finally let the kids start eating on their own. They're half a year old now."
"No!" Magnus pulled Natalia into his embrace. "Darling, I won't allow it! The kids will be a nuisance at home, and we..."
Natalia shot him a glance. "How can you be so selfish? Bianca hasn't even set foot outside since the wedding. I love kids, they remind me of our daughter when she was this age."
Her words left everyone speechless, and Jonas promptly offered, "Mom, I'll help you take care of Uncle Hector's kids."
"Sure," Natalia said, patting Jonas on the head with a smile.
And so, Hector whisked Bianca away on a whirlwind honeymoon, while Natalia welcomed the children into her home. She took care of Hector's children with meticulous attention, and Magnus, unable to express his frustration, had no choice but to endure. He was waiting for Hector to return, and he’d give Hector a piece of his mind!
...
Oakwood Manor.
Ever since Jonas was released by Anna, she had faced a calamity.
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