After Giving Birth, All My Beast Ex-Husbands Suddenly Want Me Back-Chapter 158: Games

At that moment, Yanai had fully snapped back to his senses—there was no way he would dare act recklessly again.

He shot the egg a faintly annoyed look.

You little brat... what did I ever do to you? Why are you always against me?

Just now, he had almost—

...What a waste.

Nina’s lashes fluttered slightly.

Yanai’s heart lurched. Guilt hit him instantly, and he bolted out of the room without hesitation.

Good thing the brat hasn’t hatched yet, he thought grimly. Otherwise it would definitely tattle on me—and Nina would be furious.

He sighed inwardly, equal parts regretful and annoyed at himself.

Why couldn’t I hold back just a little longer...?

Nina slowly woke, stretching lazily.

Her gaze fell on the children sprawled in every direction across the bed, and she couldn’t help but smile.

Their sleeping positions were utterly chaotic and unbearably adorable.

She picked up the egg that had been rolling beside her.

"You’re awake already?"

The egg wiggled enthusiastically.

Mother, I just chased away a big bad guy for you!

Unfortunately, Nina couldn’t quite understand it.

In some cases, she could guess their emotions from how they moved—but moments like this were too abstract to interpret.

She chuckled softly, holding the egg, then glanced at the other unhatched one.

I wonder when the two of you will finally hatch...

After settling the rest of the children back into more comfortable positions, she carried the awakened egg outside.

Yanai immediately stepped forward, offering her a cup of warm water.

"Nina, you must be thirsty. Have some water."

"Thank you." She accepted it—she really was thirsty.

The egg wobbled in her arms.

Mother, that wolf is a bad guy.

Out of her sight, Yanai shot the egg a sharp glare.

Brat—behave yourself. Don’t you dare expose me.

The egg, of course, didn’t notice. It wiggled again.

Hmph. Fake concern.

Nina gently stroked the egg, and it finally quieted.

Before long, the other children began to wake as well.

Hearing the commotion, Nina went back inside and brought them all out.

The moment they were awake, energy burst out of them—they ran wildly around the courtyard, laughter filling the air.

Several of the grandfathers followed closely behind, watching over them.

Nina had Lex prepare a large basin of seawater and placed the youngest inside.

The little one immediately perked up, happily swimming around.

Nina stayed nearby, playing with her.

But before long, the children were rounded up by their fathers and taken off to train their abilities.

Didi had recently awakened his power as well—like Finch, he wielded fire.

Kith and the others guided the older children through their practice.

Momo coiled comfortably around Nina’s wrist, watching the little one swim.

Mino approached from the kitchen, carrying a freshly made pudding.

"Nina, I made pudding. Would you like some?"

"Of course."

Momo lifted his tiny head eagerly.

Father Mino, I want some too!

Mino chuckled and brought out another portion.

"Don’t worry—you have some too."

Momo opened his mouth wide, waiting.

Mino fed him a large bite.

Momo’s eyes narrowed in bliss.

Nina couldn’t help but laugh.

Such a little glutton.

"I want some too," the youngest said, pointing at the pudding.

"Of course, our little one has some too—Grandfather brought it!" Ming said cheerfully, feeding her small bites.

The rich aroma drifted through the courtyard.

The other children caught the scent, their attention wavering as they peeked toward Nina.

"Focus on your training," Kith scolded. "You’ll get some after."

Yinny sniffed, then reluctantly returned to practice.

"Didi, same for you. Don’t get distracted."

Finch gently turned his head back toward his task.

Aviel was quicker—he grabbed Linny by the tail just as the child tried to sneak away.

"Don’t even think about it."

Linny puffed up, glaring.

Try hitting me in front of Mother—I dare you.

Aviel took a deep breath.

"...Train properly now. I’ll let you eat an extra portion later."

He definitely didn’t dare upset Nina.

He gestured toward the others.

"Look at your siblings. If you don’t behave, you won’t be Mother’s good child anymore—and she won’t like you."

That worked.

Linny immediately resumed training, albeit reluctantly.

He had to remain Mother’s good child.

Finally, after one round, the children rushed over.

"Mother, we want pudding too!"

"Of course—there’s plenty," Nina said with a smile.

The fathers went to fetch portions, feeding their children.

Once they finished, the children gathered around Nina again.

Didi climbed into her lap. "Mother, I want to play a game."

Nina looked down at him. "What would you like to play?"

Didi gestured excitedly.

The wooden beast game!

"Alright—then let’s play."

The children immediately cheered.

Even the males looked tempted, so Nina invited them to join as well.

After explaining the rules, the game began.

Nina would be the one catching—the others would run. The winner would earn a reward from her.

"Alright—let’s start." She turned her back. "One... two... three... wooden beast!"

The moment she turned back, Linny had already whooshed into her arms.

He looked up at her, eyes curved in delight.

Mother, I caught you!

Nina laughed helplessly.

"You can’t use your ability, or no one else will ever win!"

She patted his head. "This round still counts as your win—but no abilities next time. What reward do you want?"

Linny nodded eagerly and leaned closer.

A kiss from Mother.

Nina smiled and kissed his cheek. Linny returned to the group, delighted.

The males exchanged looks.

...That’s allowed?

Their motivation skyrocketed.

Round two—

On the first turn, no one was caught.

On the second, Didi and Momo were eliminated, while the males surged ahead.

The children grumbled.

Those long legs—so unfair!

In the end, Kith reached Nina first.

"What reward do you want?" she asked.

His eyes shimmered. "The same as Linny."

Nina hesitated for a fraction of a second, then quickly kissed his cheek.

Kith’s heartbeat quickened, satisfaction blooming in his chest.

The others burned with quiet jealousy.

Next round—we win.

Round three—

On the first turn, two egg babies were eliminated. They rolled over beside Nina, sulking.

On the second, Yinny was out.

On the third—no eliminations.

Everyone was close now.

"One... two... three—wooden beast!"

Just before she turned, Yanai lunged forward.

He was so close, but suddenly, an egg shot forward at lightning speed and knocked his hand aside.

At the same instant, Odian reached out and touched Nina first.

She turned, just in time to see it happen.

Surprise flickered across her face.

"Nina... I was first," Yanai said, looking aggrieved.

He shot a dark look at the egg.

It’s that brat again.

Nina glanced at the egg, then back at him, slightly embarrassed.

"...This round counts as yours."

"Really?"

Yanai’s eyes lit up.

He... could get a reward too?

She nodded.

"What would you like?"

"I... I..."

He looked at her, heart racing uncontrollably.

Excitement, nervousness—hesitation tangled together.

"I want—"

Just as he finally gathered the courage to speak—

A sharp crack sounded nearby.