Chapter 24: Chapter 24

It was early in the morning when Zanvil woke up from his peaceful slumber. He looked at the love of his life who was sleeping peacefully on his chest. Her face was buried in his chest. He smiled and reached his hands to remove the few strands of hair which were covering her face. He was indeed very lucky to have her in his life. Everyday they thanked God for sending her in his life. He couldn't imagine his life without her and their children.

Zanvil leaned forward and kissed her forehead softly before untangling himself from her. He was careful not to wake her up. After getting up and wrapped her with the soft blanket he headed straight to the washroom to get freshened up before making his way downstairs to make some breakfast for her. It was still early and he knew there were still a few hours before the kids woke up. When he entered the kitchen Rose was already there. She smiled at him before greeting him.

"Good morning, Zanvil. Do you want something." Rose asked in a gentle tone while looking at him.

"Good morning. Yes. Please serve Eleonora's breakfast. I will take it in our room." Zanvil informed her as he took the coffee she handed him.

"Sure. Give me a few minutes." Rose replied with a smile before proceeding to make Nora's breakfast. Zanvil nodded before moving towards the living room with his coffee.

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Nora opened her eyes slowly when she felt a hand caressing her cheek gently. A bright smile broke onto her face when her eyes met Zanvil's.

"Good morning, Love." Zanvil greeted her while pecking her lips softly. Nora smiled at his action.

"Good morning. When did you wake up." She asked after greeting him back as she helped her to get up and sit in the bed. She looked down at her body and found she was wearing one of Zanvil's tee shirts. She knew he had changed her into it.

"A while ago. Now freshen up and have your breakfast." He said gently while picking her up in his arms and moving towards the washroom.

"I can walk you know." Nora said jokingly while wrapping her arms around his neck.

"But I prefer this way. Now brush your teeth. I will be outside." Zanvil said with a grin before putting her down in front of the sink when they reached inside the washroom. He dropped a kiss on her head before exiting the washroom.

After doing her business Nora came out of the washroom freshly showered wearing one of Zanvil's shirts. She made her way towards Zanvil who was seated on the sofa doing something on his laptop.

"Did the kids wake up yet?" Eleonora asked as she took a seat beside him. Zanvil nodded before putting his laptop aside and pulling the breakfast tray in front of them.

"Yes. I have already checked on them. They are still slipping." He said while handling her a glass of mango juice. She nodded and took it. They started having their breakfast comfortably. After finishing their breakfast Zanvil went to get ready for his office while Nora went to wake up the kids.

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"Thank you Nora. I will never forget your help." Lara said in a happy voice as she hugged Nora. Her tone held gratitude. Nora smiled and nodded after breaking their hug. Nora had just informed her that Zanvil had agreed to handle the matter of her divorce and make sure to give the asshole of her husband what he deserved. Zanvil said he would handle it personally and they didn't need to worry about this.

"It's okay. You don't have to thank me. We are sisters. You just need to have rest and take care of yourself as you just recovered from abortion recently." Nora said softly. She was concerned for her. She didn't want her to neglect her own health because of stress.

"Yes. I will. Where is my niece and nephew? I want to meet them." Lara asked in an excited voice. Nora smiled at her.

"They are probably in the garden playing. I forgot to tell you. I'm pregnant, again." Nora informed her with a smile as her hand automatically went to her stomach. Lara's eyes went wide in shock. After a while she recovered and smiled before again hugging Nora.

"Oh my God! Congratulations. I'm so happy for you. How many months?" Lara asked the last part while breaking their hug. Nora smiled before replying.

"I have just turned into three." Nora said with a smile. Her hand caressed her stomach lovingly.

"Oh. There's a lot of time left." Lara said looking at her stomach with a smile. Nora frowned but then nodded with a smile.

"Let's go and meet the kids." Nora said before pulling Lara with her towards the garden.

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When they reached the garden they found the kids playing in the small park Zanvil had made for them. Both of them were throwing water at each other as they played in the small toy pond. Nora smiled watching them happily playing around.

"Emmy, Zayn! Come here baby. I want you guys to meet someone." Nora shouted, catching both of the siblings' attention. They looked at her with a grin before running towards her giggling.

"Mama!" They both shouted and hugged Nora's legs. Nora giggled before bending down to their level. She kissed both of their forehead before speaking.

"Baby. Meet your aunt Lara. She's Mama's cousin. Say hi." Nora introduced them to Lara who was standing beside her looking at them.

"Hi Emmy, Hi Zayn!" Lara greeted them excitedly with a smile. Emerald looked at her for a while before smiling where Zayn hid behind his Mama shyly.

"Hi Aunt Lara. You are pretty." Emerald said with a grin. She was always outspoken unlike Zayn who was soft-spoken just like his mother.

"Hello." Zayn said after a while with an awkward yet cute smile. Lara smiled before bending down to their level.

"Aww thank you. You are pretty too." Lara said, kissing Emeralds cheeks. Emerald smiled at her. Lara looked at Zayn who hid more behind his Mama when he noticed her looking at him. Nora noticed this and chuckled.

"Give him sometime he will come around in a while. He's just like his father." Nora informed Lara with a smile and Lara nodded.

"Aunt Lara will you stay here with us." Emerald asked innocently. Lara looked at her for a while but didn't answer instead she looked down. Nora sighed. She turned towards her daughter with a smile before speaking.

"Yes baby. You Aunt Lara would be staying with us for a while. Both of you need to behave and be nice to her." Nora informed in a gentle tone and then said the part turning towards both of her children.

"Yes Mama." They both nodded obediently before turning running towards their small plastic pond. Nora turned towards Lara who smiled at her in gratitude. She smiled back before they moved towards the flower plantations while chatting.

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