With nothing more he could do, Emmanuel let out a resigned sigh.

Cole’s decision was clear. “Then we do it my way. Taylor stays. If something happens, we’ll be ready to step in and protect him.”

Jason spoke up without hesitation. “I agree with Cole’s decision.”

With that, the group fell in line behind Cole, each trusting his judgment.

Elliana turned her attention to her own needs, letting Arthur and Milton know about her plans before settling into the Evans family’s grand estate. Familiar rooms made her feel at ease, especially since she had called this place home once before.

However, Cole couldn’t shake the odd feeling that came with sharing a house, skipping right over the dating stage, and suddenly expecting twins together. Uncertainty crept in, but the idea of embracing this new chapter brought him genuine happiness.

As darkness fell, Cole took care of Elliana with gentle hands, running a warm bath, helping her slip into comfortable pajamas, drying her hair with patience, and finally holding her close as they talked quietly until sleep found them both.

When morning arrived, Cole…

Cole transformed the study into his own workspace, arranging for every file and document to be sent over so he could work from home and stay by Elliana’s side throughout her bed rest.

True to Ruben’s word, a team of experienced caregivers arrived, and Paulina returned at Cole’s request to ensure Elliana had everything she needed. Those family members who knew the truth were genuinely happy about Elliana’s pregnancy, but the others—kept in the dark—whispered behind closed doors that Ruben and Cole had lost their minds. To bring peace between the Evans and Campbell families, Ruben had supposedly let Cole marry the Campbell daughter even though she was carrying another man’s child. It was a bold move that raised more than a few eyebrows. Cole, always proud and aloof, didn’t flinch at the thought of raising someone else’s child, which only made his devotion to Lilah more obvious.

Of course, Elliana and Cole refused to let the baseless gossip touch them.

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Just before noon, Taylor rolled out of bed, got himself ready in a rush, and made a beeline for the study, skipping breakfast so he could talk to Cole immediately.

Taylor hovered at Cole’s door, his voice small as he called out to him.

Cole glanced up from his paperwork, eyes lifting just enough to see Taylor.

Since childhood, Taylor had been the light-hearted one. He joked a lot and kept the house laughing. He never aimed high and rarely pulled his weight, yet everyone liked him.

Cole had always been fond of Taylor and had never felt the need to be guarded in his presence. Who would have guessed Taylor could turn into a threat, forcing him to watch his words and steps?

Still, as the Evans family’s current head, Cole was well-seasoned and wouldn’t lose his composure just because he had discovered a secret scheme involving Taylor. He looked at him as if nothing were wrong and said calmly, “Sit.”

Taylor, however, didn’t dare to sit and stood awkwardly. After a shaky pause, he blurted, “C-Cole, I—I came to apologize.”

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