Pregnant With Ex's Babies novel Chapter 357

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Second didn’t even look up. “When we were abroad, the three of us often got into scrapes. I was the one who always did

the disinfecting, so I got pretty good at it over time.”

Hearing this, Hugo felt a strange pang in his heart.

“Didn’t your mom hire someone to take care of you guys while you were abroad?” Hugo asked, looking at him.

“Yeah, but the environment abroad is different from here. They only did what they were supposed to. Plus, with a family

like ours with three kids, not many people wanted to come. Those who did charged by the day, came late, and left early.

Some things we just had to handle ourselves,” Second explained.

Hugo listened, his brow furrowing.

Even though Scarlett never let them lack materially, being a single woman working and raising three kids meant there

were times she couldn’t be there for everything.

He couldn’t imagine how they managed during those days.

“Does your mom know about all this?” Hugo asked.

Second shook his head, continuing to bandage. “Scarlett was exhausted, taking care of us and working, so we mostly

handled things ourselves.”

Hugo’s heart was heavy with mixed emotions.

If he hadn’t made those choices from the start, maybe the three of them would have grown up in the Hodges Family, in a

good environment, carefree…

“All done,” Second said suddenly.

Hugo snapped back to reality and looked down at his wound. It was now neatly bandaged, the knot tied perfectly.

He managed a bitter smile.

“In my experience, as long as you keep it dry, it will heal quickly,” Second assured him.

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Hugo wanted to say something, but the words stuck in his throat. In the end, he simply nodded. “Yeah.”

Second looked at him, “Also, everything’s in the past now. Don’t mention it to Scarlett. I don’t want her to worry,” he said.

“Alright,” Hugo agreed with a nod.

“It’s getting late. If there’s nothing else, I’ll head back to my room to rest,” Second said.

Hugo nodded again.

Second turned to leave, but after a few steps, Hugo called out, “Second.”

Second turned back, his tense face showing a hint of indescribable complexity.

Hugo gave him a small smile. “If there’s anything in the future, feel free to tell me. I’m looking forward to it.”

Second was taken aback for a moment, then nodded.

“Get some rest. Good night,” Hugo said.

“Good… good night!” Second replied, turning to leave.

Watching him walk away, Hugo’s expression was complicated, but then he smiled.

Thinking of something, he picked up his phone to make a call.

Meanwhile, outside the room, First leaned against the door.

Listening to the conversation inside, he couldn’t help but smile too.

He had never expected much, but as long as he wasn’t left out, it was enough.

Just as he was about to leave, Hugo emerged, and they bumped into each other.

“What are you doing here?” Hugo asked,

“Uh, just got here, was about to head to my room to rest,” First replied.

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Hugo nodded.

“Well, good night then!” First waved and was about to slip away.

“Wait a second,” Hugo called out.

First paused, turning back with a cautious look. “What’s up?”

“Did you talk to your mom tonight?” Hugo asked.

“Uh, no, Tara took us out to have fun, so I didn’t,” First said.

Seeing Hugo remain silent, First asked, “Why?”

“Her phone’s not reachable.”

“Scarlett’s phone isn’t either?” First asked.

Was everyone going missing today?

Seeing Hugo’s gaze shift towards him, First’s eyes narrowed as he asked, “Did you two have a fight?”

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“No,” Hugo replied.

First studied him, seeming skeptical.

Hugo closed his eyes, emphasizing once more, “Really, we didn’t.”

First raised an eyebrow, “Okay, if you say so.” But after a moment, he added, “Don’t worry too much. Scarlett’s like that

when she sleeps–her phone’s often dead, so it’s normal for it to be unreachable.”

Hugo still seemed uneasy. “You should go rest.”

With that, he got up to leave.

However, after just a couple of steps, his phone rang. He picked it up, hesitated for a moment, then answered.

“Hello.”

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After the call connected, Hugo was silent for a long time. First stood behind him, watching, his instincts telling him

something was up.

“Intercepted?” Hugo asked quietly, his voice hoarse.

First’s spine straightened instantly. He hadn’t expected the news to come so quickly.

“I’ll be right there,” Hugo said, ending the call abruptly.

First noticed and was about to head back to his room.

However, Hugo caught sight of him from the corner of his eye and frowned, “Why aren’t you resting yet?”

“I’m going right now!” First replied with a smile.

Hugo nodded, giving him a meaningful look before turning to leave.

Just as he reached the door, he ran into Tara and Fourth coming in.

“Daddy?” Fourth looked at him happily, “Are you leaving?”

“Yes,” Hugo nodded.

“It’s so late. Aren’t you staying here?” Fourth asked.

“Daddy has something to take care of,” Hugo explained.

Fourth frowned, “You have to handle things this late?”

Hugo patted her head with a smile, “Get some rest.”

“Okay, but be safe, Daddy,” Fourth reminded him.

Hugo nodded and hurried out without saying more.

First didn’t go straight to his room. He waited until Hugo was gone before finally letting out a sigh of relief.

It seemed things were moving much faster than he had anticipated!

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Just then, Fourth and Tara walked in together.

Seeing him, Fourth asked, “Brother, where did Dad go so late?”

“Who knows?” First shrugged.

“Really? You don’t know?” Fourth pressed.

“How would I know about Dad’s business?” First replied.

Fourth narrowed her eyes, feeling like he knew more than he let on.

First feigned a yawn, “Well, it’s getting late. I’m heading to my room. Goodnight!”

Without waiting for a response, he turned and walked away.

“First.” Tara called out to him.

He turned back, “What’s up?”

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Tara smiled slightly, “Nothing major, just a heads–up. It’s best not to mess with me.”

First raised an eyebrow, smiling as he asked, “Why?”

“If you mess with me again, I’ll make you beg for mercy!” Tara threatened.

First just chuckled dismissively, “Oh, I’m so scared!” With that, he didn’t wait for her to respond and walked off with a

smug grin.

Watching him leave, Tara was absolutely fuming!

Deep breaths, over and over again.

He kept reminding himself internally,

To bring about its downfall, first let it swell,

Just give it two more days, and then, one move to win it all!

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