CEO loves me with all his soul.-Chapter 61.

The hospital room was filled with a calm, warm light as Adrian cradled the tiny figures of his newborns in his arms. Ethan sat beside him, his heart swelling with emotions he had never fully realized until this moment. The little boy was snugly wrapped in soft blue blankets, and the little girl lay peacefully next to him in soft pink, both of them perfect.

Adrian gazed down at the twins, his heart full to the brim. He felt like he could drown in the love that surged through him for these two little lives. He turned to Ethan, his eyes shimmering with unshed tears.

"What do you think we should name them?" Adrian whispered, his voice hoarse from exhaustion but filled with warmth.

Ethan reached out, gently brushing his fingers across the boy’s cheek, then the girl’s. He smiled softly. "I’ve been thinking about it... how about Aurelius for our son? It means ’the golden one,’ someone destined for greatness."

Adrian’s lips curved up into a soft smile. "Aurelius," he repeated, testing the name on his tongue. It felt right, like it was meant for the little boy. "And for our daughter?"

Ethan hesitated for only a second before he spoke again. "Seraphina," he said softly. "It means ’fiery’ or ’angelic.’ She’s our little fire, our light."

Adrian looked down at their daughter and smiled through his tears. "Seraphina," he murmured, his heart swelling with love. "It’s perfect."

The door to the room swung open gently, and Augustin walked in, followed by Leclair. Augustin immediately made a beeline for the baby girl, his eyes lighting up with pure joy as he gently scooped Seraphina into his arms. He held her close, cooing softly, his usual sharp demeanor melting into one of soft adoration.

"She’s beautiful," Augustin murmured, smiling warmly at Adrian and Ethan. "I’m absolutely in love with her. You’ve outdone yourselves."

Adrian laughed softly, tears spilling down his cheeks as he watched the scene unfold. "We’re lucky," he whispered.

Augustin rocked Seraphina gently, looking at her with pure affection before glancing back at Adrian and Ethan. "I think it’s clear who the godfather should be," he said with a smirk. "It’s me, obviously. Seraphina and Aurelius need someone like me to guide them through life."

Before Adrian could respond, Leclair stepped forward and wrapped his arm possessively around Augustin’s waist, pulling him close. "Actually," Leclair said, his tone playful but firm, "I’ll be the godfather. You can be the godmother, love."

Augustin’s eyes widened in mock indignation. "Excuse me? Godmother? Are you calling me a woman now?"

Leclair grinned and kissed Augustin’s cheek with a satisfied smirk. "It’s a role you’d play well, darling."

Adrian burst into laughter, wiping his tears as joy bubbled up inside him. "You two are ridiculous," he chuckled, the sound light and full of happiness. "But I can’t think of anyone better to be their godparents."

Ethan watched Adrian laugh, but his smile faltered when he noticed the tears that continued to fall down Adrian’s cheeks. Panic flickered in Ethan’s chest, and he quickly reached out, cupping Adrian’s face with both hands. "Adrian... are you okay? Does something hurt?"

Adrian shook his head, his laugh mixing with soft sobs. "No, no... it’s just... I’m so happy. It’s overwhelming. I never thought I’d have this," he whispered, his voice breaking. "I never thought I’d have a family. A real family."

Ethan frowned, his heart clenching as he heard the deep vulnerability in Adrian’s voice. He pulled Adrian into his arms, holding him tightly, as if he could shield him from all the pain of the past. "You’ve always deserved this," Ethan whispered fiercely. "You deserve all the happiness in the world, Adrian."

Adrian rested his head against Ethan’s chest, the memories of his past rushing through his mind—the cold, loveless house he grew up in, the loss of his mother, the cruel indifference of his father, the accusations from his stepmother, and the venomous hatred of his stepbrother. He had spent so much of his life feeling unwanted, like an outsider in his own family. And now...

Now he had a husband who loved him more than anything in the world. Now he had two beautiful children. Now he had a home, a real home, with people who cared for him.

"I never had this before," Adrian whispered. "My mother died when I was young, and after that, my life was just... cold. My father brought in my stepmother, and then my stepbrother... Wryn... he hated me. He blamed me for everything. When my stepmother died, they blamed me for her death too."

Ethan’s grip tightened around him. "Adrian..."

"I was sent away, married off like I was nothing." Adrian’s voice cracked. "I never had a family that loved me, not really. I was always... alone."

Ethan pressed a kiss to the top of Adrian’s head, his heart breaking for the man in his arms. "You’re not alone anymore," he whispered, his voice thick with emotion. "You’ll never be alone again, Adrian. I swear it."

Adrian pulled back slightly, looking up at Ethan with tear-filled eyes. "I have you now," he said, his voice trembling but filled with a kind of joy he had never felt before. "I have you, and our children... and Leclair... and Augustin... I have a family now."

Ethan’s eyes softened as he wiped away Adrian’s tears with his thumb. "You have a family, Adrian. A real family. And we’re not going anywhere."

Adrian let out a shaky laugh, his tears still flowing. "I know," he whispered, his heart full. "I finally have what I always wanted."

Ethan leaned down and kissed him gently, pouring every ounce of love he had into the kiss. "We’re going to be so happy, Adrian. All of us."

When they pulled apart, Adrian chuckled, though tears still shimmered in his eyes. "Ethan, you were so panicked before... were you scared because of the labor?"

Ethan’s face softened, but there was a hint of worry in his eyes. "Yes," he admitted, his voice low. "I was terrified. Hearing you scream like that... I can’t go through that again. It broke my heart, Adrian."

Adrian gave him a teary smile, his hand resting on Ethan’s cheek. "Children are a gift, Ethan. We can’t decide these things... what will come, will come."

Ethan shook his head, his grip tightening on Adrian’s hand. "Aurelius and Seraphina are enough," he said, his voice determined. "I don’t want to put you through that pain again."

Adrian chuckled softly, his heart warmed by Ethan’s concern. "We’ll see," he whispered, leaning his forehead against Ethan’s. "But I’m happy with whatever the future brings."

Ethan sighed, though there was a small smile on his lips. "As long as I don’t have to hear those screams again, I’ll take whatever comes," he muttered.

Leclair and Augustin watched the scene unfold, exchanging a knowing look. Leclair squeezed Augustin’s waist with a smile. "Looks like the Levistis family just got a little bigger."

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Cain Sebanil sat in his dimly lit office, the weight of countless responsibilities pressing down on him. His phone buzzed on the polished mahogany desk, breaking the stillness of the room. With a sigh, he picked it up, his brows furrowing when he saw it was his assistant.

"Yes, what is it?" Cain asked, his voice calm but authoritative.

"Sir, I thought you should know... Adrian, your youngest son, just gave birth. Twins—a boy and a girl. He’s in the hospital now," his assistant said in a carefully measured tone.

Cain’s hand froze mid-air. For a moment, he couldn’t breathe, a wave of emotion crashing through him. "Twins?" he whispered, his voice thick with disbelief. He hadn’t expected to hear news like this—he hadn’t even known Adrian was so far along.

"Yes, sir. He’s doing well, but I thought you’d want to know immediately," the assistant added, his voice laced with professionalism.

Cain swallowed hard, trying to steady himself. "Keep an eye on them. I want updates on their condition regularly," he ordered, his voice regaining its steadiness. Then, almost as an afterthought, he added, "Send some congratulatory flowers to the hospital. Make sure they’re from me."

"Understood, sir."

As soon as Cain hung up, he rubbed a hand over his face, leaning back in his chair as the realization settled over him. His youngest son had just become a father. It should have filled him with joy, but instead, it only deepened the knot of guilt that twisted in his chest.

Before he could gather his thoughts, a sudden voice broke the silence.

"You found him?" Jesper’s voice was laced with accusation as he appeared in the doorway, his eyes wide and disbelieving. He must have overheard the conversation. "You found our youngest son and didn’t tell me?"

Cain’s heart sank. He had hoped to break the news to Jesper more gently, but now... it was too late.

"Jesper..." Cain started, getting up from his chair and walking toward his husband, reaching out to him. "I didn’t want to overwhelm you. I just found out myself."

Jesper’s eyes welled up with tears, and he took a step back, crossing his arms over his chest. "You didn’t tell me?" he whispered, his voice trembling. "You knew where he was, and you didn’t tell me? I’ve been waiting all these years to meet him, and now—now he’s a father, and I’m still a stranger to him!"

Cain reached out, cupping Jesper’s face in his hands. "I’m sorry. I thought... I thought it would be better to wait. I didn’t want to shock you."

Jesper’s tears spilled over, and he shook his head, his voice breaking. "I want to meet him, Cain. I want to meet our baby. Why didn’t you tell me sooner?"

Cain’s heart twisted painfully at the sight of Jesper’s tears. He leaned in and kissed Jesper’s tear-streaked eyes softly, trying to soothe him. "We will, love. We’ll visit him, but right now, he’s going through a lot. He just gave birth today, and he’s married. I didn’t want to overwhelm him with more... complications. But I promise you, we’ll tell him the truth when the time is right." ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom

Jesper sniffed, looking up at Cain with watery eyes. "Married? He’s already married?"

Cain nodded, stroking Jesper’s cheek tenderly. "Yes, to Ethan Levistis. And they’ve just had twins—a boy and a girl. We’ll visit them soon. I promise."

Jesper’s lip trembled, but he nodded, leaning into Cain’s touch. "I want to meet him. I want him to know... that we’ve always loved him."

Cain’s heart ached, and he pulled Jesper into his arms, holding him tightly. "He will know, Jesper. I promise. But for now, let him settle into his new life. We’ll visit him when the time is right."

Jesper nodded against Cain’s chest, sniffling quietly. "I just want to be part of his life... even if it’s late."

Cain’s grip tightened around him, his heart heavy with the weight of his own guilt and regrets. "We will be," he whispered, though the words tasted bittersweet.

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Meanwhile, across town, in the dark and cluttered confines of Luri’s apartment, Isaac was pacing back and forth, tension radiating off him in waves. His fingers were twitching as he pulled at the edge of his jacket, his face set in a deep frown. Luri, lying lazily on her couch, watched him with half-lidded eyes.

"Would you stop pacing? You’re making me dizzy," Luri muttered, stretching out her legs.

Isaac barely spared her a glance, his mind still racing from what she had just told him. "How can you be so calm?" he snapped. "You just said someone’s spying on Adrian and Ethan. Why the hell didn’t you tell me earlier?"

Luri yawned, seemingly unbothered by Isaac’s panic. "I just found out myself. And don’t freak out—I don’t know who it is yet. But there’s definitely someone keeping an eye on them."

Isaac’s eyes widened, and without thinking, he moved toward the window as if he was about to leap out and storm over to Adrian’s place. "What if they’re in danger? I need to—"

Luri rolled her eyes and threw a pillow at him, making him stumble back from the window. "Calm down, drama king. I said I don’t know who’s spying on them. We’re figuring it out, okay? You rushing over there and causing a scene won’t help."

Isaac glared at her, running a hand through his hair in frustration. "I can’t just do nothing. Adrian’s my brother—he’s just had twins, for God’s sake! I won’t let anything happen to him."

Luri arched an eyebrow, sitting up slowly. "I know, Isaac. But freaking out won’t solve anything. We’ll figure out who’s behind this, but until we do, you need to keep your cool."

Isaac clenched his fists, hating the feeling of helplessness that clawed at him. "This is insane. First Adrian’s attacked, then Ethan’s shot, now this. It’s like there’s a damn target on their backs. And now someone’s watching them? Why?"

Luri shrugged, leaning back against the cushions. "That’s what we need to find out. But we will."

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