Francisco didn't say anything at all.

"If you come here to convince me to train and take over whatever you said is for me, I am not interested. I don't know what happened back then why I ran off, but I am now contented with my life."

"You are living here in a small unit. It's dangerous here. What if there's an earthquake?" Francisco said like a real father would.

"That's not my problem now. Tony can buy a house for us."

"And if he betrays you?" Francisco asked. "Men are still human. They can't control themselves over something lavis.h.i.+ng." She understood what he meant. Veronica had thought for a while. "When will the wedding be? I shouldn't missed it, right? Your grandpa is worried about you."

Veronica look outside the window. Like she was in a deep thought. She act naturally though it was all scripted.

"Let me resign." She said. "I'll sort things out by myself."

"Visit your grandpa, then. How about you bring him somewhere to eat? He's been lonely. I am sure that Tony would be please to meet him. Have you told him about who you are?"

Veronica shook her head like it's what worried her. Francisco was pleased with every emotions that she's showing. But he never knew it was all an act. Sylvia was quiet and observe Veronica. She couldn't find any flaws. Veronica is a natural liar and an actress. She just wished that Veronica is something that would disregard Francisco soon.

"Okay." She mutter. "I'll tell Tony to reserve a restaurant for Grandpa." She mutter.

"Then, it is settled. Let me know whenever you are ready to be trained. I am sure that you are a fast learner." He stood and she remain on her seat staring at nowhere. Francisco kisses her top head like every father would do.

Veronica flinches but she never acted like it. She hold herself until they left. She clenches her first and hated his touch. She was young when she saw Francisco do the same thing to her mother whenever she got upset over something and he would betray her over and over again.

She went back to bed and pull Tony's pillow as she shove her face there just to comfort herself.

♥♥♥

Aria pick up the crying Ana from the crib and patted her gently. She was worried about her babies. Their fever keep coming back so she call Ethan from the office.

"Don't worry, Ana, Kiel, daddy's coming."

It didn't take long when Ethan came and the maid settled the bags for the twins. Ethan kisses Aria and his eyes soften to the twins in Aria's arms. Aria was pet.i.te and the twins are growing big and healthy so their weight increases as well. He took Kiel and shush him.

"Ethan, their temperature is higher than before." Aria said worried sick.

"I know, baby. Let's go. They are going to be fine." He help Aria to cover up Ana into a warm and fluffy coat and he did the same with Ezekiel.

Their driver drove to the hospital and he requested a private VIP room. Soon, the doctor came and check on them. Ethan never see Aria this worried since their twins got sick. She look pale and looks like she's going to get sick next. Haven't he taken care of them well? What a bad husband and father he was.

Soon, the twins are sleeping with dextrose on their thighs. Aria stood to get some water. Ethan has been watching her and after she takes three steps, her world turns and get dark. She almost fall down but he caught her and wrapped her around his arms.

"Baby?" He calls and he carried her to the sofa and ring the doctor. "Aria…" Ethan doesn't know what to do now.