Chapter 418

It turned out that Vincent had stepped down... For a fleeting moment, Ariana felt a wave of disorientation, as if the past life she had once lived was nothing more than a distant dream. It was finally over. She closed her eyes briefly, a trace of complicated emotion flickering deep within before she masked it. Noticing her expression, Allison quickly asked, "Ari, what's wrong? Are you okay?" Ariana shook her head. "I'm fine." Allison patted her chest in relief. "You scared me! I thought something had happened. You're pregnant now—you can't go around giving me heart attacks like that." She couldn't help but feel a pang of envy, knowing that Ariana was carrying twins. Just imagining two identical little babies made her heart melt. Luckily, both babies would be her godchildren! So, by extension, they were practically her own sons. The thought made her eagerly anticipate their arrival. Ariana chuckled but didn’t stop Allison from daydreaming. ... The next day, Allison, now reinvigorated wi