Chapter 345

James hugged her a little tighter, pressing a soft kiss on her hair. His voice was unusually gentle. “As long as I’m here, you and the kids will be just fine.” The venue was noisy as ever, but it somehow felt like background noise when it came to the two of them—totally not a distraction. “By the way, I don’t even know their full names yet. Do they have your last name?” James asked casually, without the slightest hint of displeasure. To him, it was totally natural either way, and he was cool with it. Maria played with his sleeve, smiling. “Ethan’s full name is Ethan Bennett, and Ella’s is Ella Bennett. They carry your last name. I guess that’s what made Ethan start to suspect something—he’s a smart one.” James was quietly moved. “You raised them so well.” “Maria, how about we let the kids meet your parents soon? If they find out Ella is their great-granddaughter, and there’s another little one like Ethan, they’ll be over the moon.” “Sure, we’ll plan a visit when we’re back.” Just then,