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That day, Alexander still hosted a family dinner for her at the royal palace.
The dinner was intimate, only including a few of them, as Susan didn’t want too much attention.
During the dinner, Susan suddenly felt nauseous.
“What’s going on? Are you feeling unwell? I’ll call the doctor right away.” Concerned, everyone gathered around her.
After pondering for a moment, Susan looked incredulous. Though she couldn’t believe it, she realized it had been a long time since her last menstrual period, but she hadn’t noticed any other symptoms before.
The doctor checked her pulse and said, “You’re pregnant, congratulations.”
Although Susan had suspected it, hearing it confirmed was still a surprise. She turned towards Ben.
Ben held her hand and looked at her lovingly.
“What? Is it true?” Everyone looked at the doctor in surprise.
“Previous reports only mentioned Susan had difficulty conceiving, not that she couldn’t. It must be true, Ben said proudly.
“Yes, she’s three months along. How did you not notice this sooner?” the doctor said, somewhat bemused.
“I didn’t have any symptoms, and there were so many things going on that I didn’t think about it,” Susan replied playfully.
“Maybe the stress kept the symptoms at bay, but now you need to be more careful and ensure proper nutrition.”
“We will. everyone chorused in agreement.
Knowing Susan was pregnant brought joy to everyone, especially Mr. Landor, who was delighted at the prospect of having a great–grandchild.
So Charlie said, “Ask them to come back as soon as possible with the guarantee of Susan’s health. They have to take good care of Susan.
“We were planning to return soon anyway. There are many things to handle at the group, Ben said seriously.
Alexander and Judith were reluctant to let Susan go so soon and hoped she would stay longer.
But Ben didn’t want to be away from his wife, so they decided on a return date.
Thomas and Theresa, having finished their travels, decided to return with them.
On the day of departure, Alexander and the others came to see them off. After all they had been through,
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Susan was quite emotional.
Seeing their tear–streaked faces, especially Judith’s, Susan felt a pang of sadness.
“Dad, Mom, you can always visit us in Coraland. I’ll come to see you whenever I can.”
“What did you call us?” Alexander and Judith were incredulously happy.
“Dad, Mom, after going through so many things, I know that you are really good to me, and I can’t bear to part with you.”
Alright, I’ll visit. Once things settle here, I’ll come to see my grandchild’s birth and help you with the baby,” Judith said, wiping her tears and smiling.
“Dad will come too. Once I hand over responsibilities to Eason, I’ll join you and the grandchild,” Alexander said, excited at the thought.
Eason rolled his eyes at his father. “You’re still fit and fine. Continue your duties. I still need to find my wife.”
Then, looking hurt, he turned to Susan. “Aren’t you going to call me Eason?”
“Yes, yes, brother, we’ll be waiting for you.” Susan replied with a smile.
Months later, as Susan’s due date approached, Judith had already come to stay with her, and Alexander had arranged to be there too.
In the delivery room, Ben watched Susan with a look of tender concern, silently vowing not to let her go
through childbirth again, finding it too painful.
Thankfully, they were expecting twins, so even if they didn’t have more children, they would still have
two.
They had decided not to find out the gender of the babies beforehand, feeling that no matter the sex, the children were theirs.
The cries of the babies filled the room as the nurse announced, “It’s a boy and a girl, both healthy, and the mother is safe too.”
“A boy and a girl, that’s wonderful! Now I have a great–grandson and a great–granddaughter. Bring them here, let me see them,” Charlie said joyously.
“We have a granddaughter and a grandson, I’m a grandmother now. I want to hold my grandchildren too, Judith said, holding Alexander’s hand.
Everyone eagerly wanted to hold the babies.
But ultimately, they let the great–grandfather and grandmother hold them first, while the others looked on cagerly.
After Susan was discharged, Alexander suggested they take a family photo since everyone was together. Everyone agreed, and they arranged for a photographer to capture their family portrait.
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Life with children seemed to be more lively, but it was not very busy because Ben and Susan were also living a comfortable life.
After all, Mr. Landor and Judith had been basically accompanying the two babies.
Thomas, seeing his friend Ben’s happy life, proposed to Theresa. Of course, his mother’s urging played a part in this.
However, Theresa posted on the Direct Entry Ph. D. program. In addition, she was a model and an actor. She said with some hesitation, “Isn’t it good for us to be like this now? Can we talk about the marriage later?”
“Even if I’m willing to wait, my mom isn’t. Getting married won’t affect your career or studies. You can continue doing what you want.”
Tll think about it,” Theresa replied, sticking out her tongue playfully.
But Theresa’s mother didn’t give her that time to think.
Soon, they were married, arranged by both sets of
parents.
Alexander had suffered a great loss due to the poisoning last time, so his body always had some minor problems.
Therefore, seeing that the relationship between Eason and Emma was becoming more and more stable, he let them go to the Tonico to get married.
Not long after the marriage, Alexander completely gave up his position to Eason. He also came to Coraland to accompany Judith and the children.
Though everyone was busy, especially Thomas after his identity as the Medical Mystic was revealed, they would hide for a period of time if they didn’t want others to find him.
But everyone still managed to gather annually, creating a lively and joyous family atmosphere.
Every time Susan looked at this scene, she remembered her decision to marry Ben in place of Yana. She was grateful for that decision, as the happiness of her later life made her forget the misfortunes of her carlier years.
Looking at Ben, who gazed at her adoringly, it was clear they were deeply etched in each other’s hearts, a timeless bond.
