The last word Ethan uttered trembled slightly, filled with a mix of immense hope and the fear of disappointment.

Emily’s body stiffened instantly, her brows furrowing tightly as anxiety washed over her.

She thought, ‘I can not let Ethan discover the children's true parentage! He will try to take them away!’

Suppressing the panic rising within her, Emily gritted her teeth and responded, “Of course not.”

At that moment, Ethan's dark eyes revealed endless ...