After the birth of the two little guys, Joanne was not as relaxed as when she was pregnant.

Although she had Martha and Iris to help her, she was still exhausted after a day's business.

So she hadn't had trouble sleeping for a long time.

That night, she rolled around and tried several different positions, but she still couldn't fall asleep.

Brian held her in his arms and asked in a low voice, "What's wrong?"

"I don't know." Joanne's beautiful peach blossom eyes were full of confusion. "I just can't go to sleep." As she said this, she wanted to turn over again.

Brian took the initiative and trapped Joanne's hands and feet. His legs were long, which make it easier for him to limit Joanne's movement immediately.

"Um..." Joanne struggled for a moment and protested discontentedly.

"Don't move." Brian warned her and his tone sounded dangerous. "Otherwise, you know the consequences."

Joanne had experienced the consequences of moving more than one time.

She froze and closed her eyes almost subconsciously. She was as obedient as a cat.

Brian did not scare her anymore. He just hugged her more tightly.

Joanne could not deny that she could be at ease in Brian's arms.

It was as if a voice had quietly told her that as long as she was by Brian's side, there was nothing to be afraid of, let alone a little change in her life.

Joanne fell asleep miraculously.

...

The next day.

The autumn sun was particularly bright, shining into the room through the pure-colored curtain. Without the heat of summer, it made people feel comfortable.

Iris came earlier than usual. Martha was a bit surprised and said, "Madam, Mr. and Mrs. Lambert haven't woken up yet."

"It's okay. Let them sleep a little longer." Iris said with a smile, "I'll go and have a look at Romy and Aiden."

The two little guys had woken up. They held milk bottles and drank the milk quickly. Both of them were very cute.

When Romy saw her grandmother, she hummed. Then she loosened the pacifier and smiled at Iris.

Iris was instantly happier than when she saw anything else. She picked up Romy and kissed her over and over again. "What a lovely baby!"

Aiden had probably inherited Brian's character. He had been as calm as an adult after coming to this world for a month. He held the milk bottle as if there was nothing in the mortal world that could arouse his interest.

Iris put down Romy and asked Nanny Elizabeth to feed her milk. Then she picked up Aiden.

Since the action of drinking milk was interrupted, Aiden protested unhappily. Iris hurriedly picked up the milk bottle and fed it to him again. The little fellow finally stopped wrinkling and continued to drink milk in Iris's arms.

Iris patted the little fellow on the shoulder, thought for a moment, and said, "It's also good to be like your father."

As for the two little guys, Romy was already lively enough. It was not a bad thing for Aiden to be more thoughtful.

At this time, Joanne pushed open the children's room door and came in. She was very surprised to see Iris. "Mom, why are you here so early today?"

Iris stroked Aiden's face. "When I remembered that these two little guys are one month old, I was so excited that I couldn't fall asleep. So I woke up early in the morning."

Joanne walked over and played with Aiden. The little guy just smiled at her, not like Romy, who would wave and kick every time she saw Joanne.

Joanne couldn't help but ask, "Mom, does Aiden look like Brian in his childhood?"

"They're exactly the same!" Iris said with a smile, "When Brian was a child, he didn't like being held by others and rarely cried. He was very adorable. Even the doctor said that Brian was the one who didn't like to cry the most."

"..."

"Wasn't she describing Aiden?!"

In fact, not only his character but also Aiden's appearance looked like a mini version of Brian.

Joanne thought, "The little guy will attract a lot of girls after he grows up!"

Iris seemed to suddenly think of something and asked Joanne seriously, "How are your preparations for the full-moon party tonight coming along?"

Joanne looked relaxed. "It's just going to the hotel to meet a few people. The dress was sent here yesterday, and the rest... I don't have anything to prepare for."

"Don't be careless!" Iris warned, "There are so many pairs of eyes looking at you. The media's eyes are more vicious than anyone else's eyes. They can make a fuss about anything. Keep in mind that you can't be defeated by anyone else!"

Joanne couldn't help laughing. "Mom, don't worry. Think about it, when did I ever lose?"

Iris thought about it and agreed.

Before Rosalyn entered the drug rehabilitation center, Joanne's opponent was her, who was a recognized goddess.

When facing Rosalyn, Joanne did not lose. Today, she should not be defeated by anyone.

Iris finally felt relieved and said, "Look at Aiden and Romy. I'll go downstairs for a while."

After leaving the children's room, Iris did not go downstairs. Instead, she went to knock on the door of the master bedroom.

Brian guessed that it should be Iris. When he opened the door, his guess proved to be right.

"I have something to ask you." Iris went straight to the point. "Is it convenient?"

Brian opened the door and let Iris in. "Mom, what's wrong?"

Iris's face suddenly became serious. "I don't surf the Internet. But yesterday, someone told me that there was a scandal between you and a girl surnamed Xia. What the hell is going on? Have you explained it to Joanne?"

Judging from Iris's tone, she seemed to be seeking justice for Joanne.

Brian couldn't help laughing. "Mom, what did others say to you about it?"

"There are all kinds of things!" Iris was angry. "Everyone seems to be telling the truth. If I didn't know you, I would have believed their words!"

Brian was silent for half a second. "It's been a few days. Did Joanne mention it to you?"

Iris shook her head. "Never. Joanne knows about this?"

"Yes." Brian didn't deny. "She knew it from the beginning."

Unexpectedly, Iris was even angrier. "Joanne definitely didn't tell me about it because she doesn't want me to be worried! Now tell me what the hell is going on?!"

Brian comforted Iris and then explained everything to her, proving that he had nothing to do with Miley except for cooperating with her.

Iris was still confused. "Since there is nothing going on between you two, why are there so many rumors on the Internet?"

There was a hint of helplessness in Brian's tone. "Mom, I can't control what others say on the Internet."

Iris thought about it and understood. When a fake rumor was widespread, it would soon become plausible. It was the same as the gossip between the friends who played cards with her.

Brian was her son. If she didn't believe her son, should she believe the words of those strangers on the Internet?

Seeing the doubt in Iris's eyes gradually disappear, Brian added, "Joanne didn't tell you since, on the one hand, she was afraid that you would be worried. But on the other hand, I had already explained it to her before it happened."

Iris nodded. "It's fine as long as you don't do anything bad. Otherwise, I will be the first one to accuse you!"

Iris didn't go downstairs until she finished warning Brian.

Brian changed his clothes and went to the baby room next door.

Joanne looked at his helpless face and asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"

"..."

Brian felt even more speechless.

How could he tell Joanne that Iris had just threatened him because of her?

Joanne had already understood something. She pursed her lips and tried not to laugh. "Mom didn't go downstairs. She has talked to you, hasn't she?"

"Mm," Brian said. His voice sounded a little stuffy.

Joanne had already guessed what Iris had said to Brian, and the smile on her lips became bigger. "Did you explain it clearly?"

Brian raised his eyebrows. "If I don't explain it clearly, do you think I can get out?"

Joanne couldn't help laughing and touched Brian's face as if she was coaxing Aiden. "Thank you for your hard work."

Brian grabbed Joanne's hand and took the opportunity to give her a peck on her lips. Only then did the haze on his face disappear.

However, Romy was unhappy and hummed, as if she was protesting against the adults for ignoring her. She pursed her lips and looked like she was about to cry.

Brian walked over and picked up Romy from the baby's bed. He coaxed her in a gentle voice. The little fellow looked at Brian, and her pink and tender lips finally showed a smile, like a smiling angel.

He knew that she was willful, and he knew that if he spoiled her like this, the little girl would only become more and more willful.

But Brian was still willing to spoil her.

As long as he was there, his daughter could be willful for the rest of her life.

Joanne sighed and complained, "Fortunately, Aiden doesn't stick to you like this, otherwise..."

Brian looked at his daughter with a faint smile on his lips. He responded to Joanne's words. "Or what?"

"Or I'll be jealous!"

Joanne was serious.

She was the one who gave birth to their daughter. Although Brian had contributed in some way, why should she only stick to Brian?

Brian smiled and kissed Joanne's lips. "You still have me."

Joanne pretended to be in deep thought. "It's hard for me to make a choice... between you and Romy."

"You don't have to choose." Brian slightly raised the corner of his mouth, and a smile spread on his handsome face. He looked so charming. "We are both yours."

"..."

When Joanne was obsessed with it, Martha came up and knocked on the door, informing them that breakfast was ready.

Brian helped the two little guys change their diapers. He handed them over to Martha and Auntie Wu, who would take care of them. Then, he took Joanne downstairs.

The two of them had just finished their breakfast when Gavin arrived. He came to confirm some details regarding the full-moon party with Brian.

Looking at Gavin, Joanne couldn't connect him with the word "cousin" no matter how hard she tried. She was in a trance.

After confirming all the details, Gavin noticed Joanne's gaze and smiled. "Has Brian told you everything?"

Joanne nodded. "Yes."

Gavin looked at Joanne and sighed. "I find it unbelievable too."

He had known about Joanne for a long time, and he had paid attention to her life for Brian, secretly helping her solve all kinds of problems.

At that time, Joanne was just an ignorant little girl in his eyes, just like the current Wendy.

Therefore, he had no objection to the job assigned by Brian. On the contrary, he felt that it was quite interesting to look after Joanne.

He had never expected that Joanne was his cousin. The blood vessels in the depths of their bodies had inherited the same blood.

Joanne smiled. "Do I have to call you cousin in the future?"

"Hey, don't do that." Gavin said with an unwilling look, "I'm not used to you calling me that even if you can accept it. Besides, even if you're willing to call me that, I'm sure your Mr. Brian won't allow. So, let's behave in the same way as before, okay?"