Chapter 211

Maya's POV My mother was incredible, a true warrior. She gave birth to my twin baby brothers six hours later, right at the stroke of midnight. From the moment I laid eyes on them, I was in love. Dexter was adorable, of course, but Richard and Raymond stole my heart instantly. They were perfect little replicas of their father. Wade had cried the moment he held them, fresh and swaddled. And there’s something deeply moving about watching a strong man brought to tears over the birth of his children. His pride, his overwhelming love, it was visible to everyone in the room. Wade and I had stayed by my mom’s side through her labor. I always knew she was strong, but she didn’t make a sound, not a cry, not a grunt. She endured every wave of pain in silence, and just like that, my brothers arrived. Richard came first, a healthy 6 lbs. 2 oz, and 22 inches long. The moment I held him, I saw Wade’s features in him, his brown hair, his warm brown eyes. Richard was quiet, observant, only crying when