It Was Me

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"Laotian, are you really sure Hanlu isn't upset with me? Why haven't I seen him and Ian since?" Daniel tugs on Laotian's clothes and worriedly asks him again. He had been asking about Hanlu since earlier because he was worried that he somehow offended the Alpha and even though Laotian assured him every time, Daniel still couldn't help but be worried.

"He isn't upset. I'm sure they're just resting somewhere in the mansion." Laotian said again, patiently pulling Daniel into a hug. "Don't think of them now, just enjoy the night because this is for you," Laotian cooed while urging him to sit on the couch. Henry who saw this had an amused reaction on his face because he had never seen the Alpha being so patient and gentle towards another person and especially an Omega. The Alpha used to avoid Omegas ever since he was in high school for a reason only William and Franco knew.

Henry was used to seeing Laotian having this stiff and always bored expression that's why all four of them, Hanlu, William, Franco and him used to hang around him during school breaks, mainly to annoy the Alpha and cure his facial paralysis because if they didn't, the Alpha would have definitely turned out a loner. But seeing him now, Daniel Sullen Mo was truly an amazing person. Being able to melt Mo Laotian's heart where they weren't able to do so for so many years. This was truly amusing to see.

"You'll get used to that expression when he's around Daniel. Our man is totally whipped," William whispered at the side, figuring out what Henry might have been thinking looking at the affectionate couple. Hearing this, Henry laughed a little and nodded. He already knew since this kind of change would happen to the Alpha since he married Daniel so lavishly. If he didn't care for his wife, the wedding would have happened privately with not much of a hassle on his side.

"Anyway, join us here. You won't be able to squeeze out a word from him when they're like that." William said, pulling Henry to their table which the Alpha nodded chuckling again. And this time, instead of staying to talk to Daniel, Aidan chose to follow Franco who went to the long table as well following William and Henry.

"Hmmm, I don't see the newly wed couple here," Henry mentioned looking around not seeing any sign of Hanlu and Ian around even though Lan was present holding a little boy and two little girls followed him around.

"Oh, yeah. That lovesick man's probably gobbling up his wife right now. Leave him be, this is the first time he is married. He's excited." William leisurely replied and in an instant Laura who heard this quickly interrupted.

"You mean one and only marriage. I would never forgive him if he married again to another lover." Laura said in a joking manner but anyone could tell she was serious at her remark. She would never allow Hanlu to divorce Ian if one day they suddenly had another misunderstanding, it took her so many years to finally marry this troublesome son of hers, and she would never allow that to be ruined.

At least now, she could relax. She wouldn't have to worry about Hanlu's future anymore. Instead, her only problem now is Tian Zi because it seems like the young Alpha was even more stubborn than his older brothers.

"Of course Auntie, I meant it that way..." William quickly replied with his charming smile. Laura was quick to nod.

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A couple of minutes after, Melissa, Josh, and Kent finally arrived. It took them a little bit longer to drive straight to Mo Laotian's mansion feeling somehow nervous. They actually arrived a couple of minutes ago but then they decided to wait not far from the mansion, thinking whether they should really go or not. This was the Mo Family's family gathering, they weren't planning to attend this event at first but then after they attempted to decline, Mo Laotian personally contacted them. How could they even decline Mo Laotian?

"Sorry we're late," Melissa said with an awkward smile. Melissa belonged to a middle class family, just like the rest; some would even consider them as one of the wealthy but walking inside Mo Laotian's mansion, the three instantly knew their social standing was way lower than the Mo Family.

"Oh no, you're definitely not. Thank you so much for coming but Oh My Gosh! You brought so many things!" Daniel replied happily knowing that his friends finally arrived. Even though for the three, what they did on the day of the accident wasn't that much, for Daniel and Laotian they were truly thankful especially to Kent who was quick to act and blocked the man who pushed Daniel.

If it weren't for him receiving most of the impact, Daniel would have gone through more serious injuries or worse, miscarriage.

"Of course, how could we not? Also these are our gifts to you. Congratulations for your recovery." Melissa said while Josh handed two boxes of desserts while Kent was carrying a human sized white teddy bear. Daniel saw this and he couldn't help and look at how big and fluffy it was.

"Thank you but you really didn't have to." Daniel giggled, he didn't have to say anything and three maids came and took the gift after Laotian signaled them and before they left with the gift, Daniel said, "Bring the teddy bear to our room", while ordering to serve the dessert for the dinner tonight.

"Thank you again guys, and you actually arrived at the perfect time. We're about to have dinner." Daniel said and urged the two to follow him and Laotian after each of them handshaked the Alpha as a greeting.

Meanwhile, as they were going towards the garden, they met Hanlu and Ian along the way. The two were holding each other's hand, when Hanlu noticed them he didn't seem like he was upset at all like Daniel had thought he was. Instead the Alpha seemed like he's in a lot better mood than he was before.

"Ohh, is this your friends, brother-in-law?" Hanlu asked, looking at the three unfamiliar faces. Daniel nodded as a reply; he was so relieved Hanlu was back to normal so he didn't bother asking about earlier and was glad he could forget that ever happened earlier.

"Yeah, this is Melissa, Kent and Josh. They're my friends in college. Laotian and I invited them because they helped us a lot on the day of the accident. Especially Kent, I would have been in serious injury without him." Daniel said pointing which was which. Hanlu nodded and smiled at the three happily handshaking each one of them

"Thank you for saving my brother-in-law and my nieces..." Hanlu has already determined that Daniel's twins will be a set of girls. At this moment he genuinely felt that Daniel's future children were his and had been thinking all the fun things he could do with the twins like he was the father.

"I just did what I felt at that moment, no need to thank me Mr. Mo," Kent replied looking up at Hanlu. Since Hanlu was an Alpha and Kent, Josh, and Melissa were Beta, they were actually smaller in size although a little bigger than Daniel. Melissa who watched Hanlu almost had her eyes sparkle just like the first time she laid her eyes on Mo Laotian. Hanlu had been a hot topic recently and looking at the Alpha now, Mo Hanlu was indeed hot.

"No, No, I insist. Without you three, my precious babies would not have survived the accident." Hanlu insisted and hearing the Alpha say this made the three smile awkwardly not knowing how to reply to that since having such a big figure to thank them was truly not what they expected would happen by coming tonight.

"Okay, enough with that. You're making these kids uncomfortable." Ian suddenly said, pulling Hanlu towards him. "Sorry about that." Ian apologized to the three and later to Daniel and Mo Laotian which the three only nodded looking at yet another beauty; unlike Daniel who was more on the innocent, cute and adorable type, Ian Andrews was more of a wild, mature, and sexy type. Actually more different than what they thought Mo Hanlu would like in his partner.

At first, people would think Mo Laotian would prefer a sexier and mature type as his lover and Mo Hanlu with an innocent and adorable type but seeing now, it was actually the opposite. People really can't judge a book by its cover.

"It's okay. Come on, let's go. The chief in the house is one of the best in the country; surely you'll love all the food." Daniel giggled and later invited everyone to proceed at the garden where the dinner was to happen. When they arrived at the area Daniel briefly introduced the three and unlike Melissa, Josh and Kent had initially the night was gonna start for them, they were actually greeted and accepted warmly.

There were so many big figures in one table that they never dreamed of having dinner with. Melissa especially was super happy that she decided to come because everywhere she looked all she could see was good looking men and women. She had never been in a crowd filled with so many good looking people before so she was extremely thankful to Daniel.

Everyone had finally settled and found their seats to sit on and as the dinner started, Laotian raised his glass of white wine and looked at everyone with a surprising gentle smile. It was a very rare smile that everyone who knew Mo Laotian very well were shocked to see the Alpha showing them a smile like that.

"Thank you everyone for coming today and joining us on this simple gathering as a celebration for my wife, Daniel's, fast recovery and also for Hanlu's recent marriage. There have been so many things that happened within the past few weeks. But what matters now is that we've all gone through it, thanks to all of your prayers." Laotian simply said and made a toast. Everyone nodded and clapped their hands, Laotian nodded as well and finally sat, and since the food was already set wonderfully on the table, all they needed to do was to dig in.

Daniel was quick to busy himself on Luangmin, his time with the little guy had decreased because of his pregnancy but he wanted to at least take care of him during meal times and hopefully play times. However, because he couldn't play with Luangmin that much anymore, Daniel decided that it was time for him to slowly teach Luangmin something educational like letters, colors, shapes, and numbers since it would only require him to sit on the bed while he taught the little man patiently. Thankfully, Luangmin was willing to listen although sometimes he tends to only play around.

"Ehemm, I would also like to say a toast," Hanlu suddenly said a minute after Laotian. Everybody looked at Hanlu including Daniel and Luangmin.

"So yeah, I would like to be completely honest to everyone." Hanlu started standing up holding up his white wine. "Firstly, I would like to congratulate brother-in-law on his fast recovery and brother for his recent success in the company. Secondly, I would like to deeply apologize to the two of you." Hanlu added looking at both Laotian and Daniel who seemed to be confused at what the Alpha was talking about.

"Actually, more than half a year ago, before I even knew I had a son with my precious wife. I did something unlikely. I only meant it to be a prank, I was planning to tell you two after a couple of months but then I kinda...forgot about it?" Hanlu said at the end not so sure...

"I already told you two about this but I want everyone to know, mainly because I want to get back on this in the future and just laugh about it..." Hanlu said again, making everyone so curious.

"So... actually... it was me! I changed Daniel's birth-control pills into normal stamina pills. So basically I was the reason why Daniel is even pregnant. If Brother doesn't want the twins I can definitely take them as my own." Hanlu revealed while saying the last part playfully that shocked everyone aside from Ian, Daniel, and Laotian who already knew the truth.

After what Hanlu said finally sunk in, laughter soon emanated on the dinner table. What Hanlu did was definitely not okay but babies are blessings so they didn't blame Hanlu in the end.