The Billionaire Twins Need A New Mommy!-Chapter 724: Of course, he knew.

"And I’m glad you finally found the courage to face this... reality with me."

Lola didn’t think she had any tears left for this. In her mind, she knew she had to tell Atlas about the situation. That no matter how much in love they were with each other, and even though they already had the twins, there was no chance for them to have another child they could raise together.

But the moment those words caressed her ears, a tear rolled down her cheek as if by magic. Then her lips began to tremble as a lump formed in her throat.

She knew he wouldn’t get angry. She had even expected everything he might possibly say just to console her. But... not this.

Of course, she whispered in her head. Of course, he knew.

It wasn’t classified information. This was something anyone could find if they looked into her closely. She knew that at the back of her mind. She had simply denied the thought and refused to assume—despite knowing, deep in her heart, that he had probably already found out.

Atlas had uncovered the truth about her parents first. What more about something this easily accessible?

So what held her back?

Naturally, it was what she had confessed about.

It was a reality she wasn’t ready to face—a cruel truth she didn’t want to accept, one she found absurd. After everything she had been through, it felt unfair. Even when she already had the twins, a loving husband, his family, and everything she could ask for, it still felt unfair.

Which only made it worse, because it made her feel ungrateful. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

She already had everything, so what was unfair about that?

That was the question that lingered in her mind. Perhaps it was something her conscience fed her to stop her from dwelling on it. Or simply to make her feelings sound shallow.

"Huh..." escaped her lips as she chewed on them.

Atlas let out a helpless sigh and pulled her into his arms. "Come here," he said, embracing her gently.

The moment Lola melted into his arms, she buried her face against his shoulder and sobbed like a child. She clutched his back, trying to form words, but none came. All she could do was sob and sniff, drenching his shoulder with tears and snot while he patted her back.

"Huhuhu! I’m sorry!" she wept. "For making you wait so long before I found the courage — hic!"

She tried to form a complete sentence, but her sobs kept getting in the way. Meanwhile, Atlas remained silent, simply patting her back until she slowly calmed down.

Eventually, she pulled away. She was still sniffing, hiccupping every few breaths. It had been a long time since she had cried like a child until her nose was red and her eyes a little swollen. Yet he still gently wiped her tears away.

"How—" she hiccupped. "How long have you known?"

Still wiping her cheek, he answered, "For a while now."

"..." She pursed her lips. "Why didn’t you tell me?"

"Hmm... Penny told me not to."

"Huh?" she blinked. "Penny knew?"

"She’s a busybody," he replied calmly, "and peeked at the document while I was checking it." He looked her in the eye. "Then she told me not to do anything... and called me annoying."

Her brows knit slightly as Atlas explained further, keeping it short and precise.

"So I waited until you were ready," he continued. "Until we could talk about what we could do—or whether we’d choose what we already have. I’m fine with either. I’m satisfied with you and the twins, but I won’t lie and say I don’t want a bigger family."

He paused and gently pinched her cheek. "However, it’s your body. My heart won’t change either way."

Lola sniffed sharply, her brows furrowing. "Really?" she muttered.

He nodded.

Her lips trembled again, her face twisting, and instead of speaking, she broke down once more and hugged him tightly. Atlas let out a helpless chuckle and stroked her back.

Considering that his wife had just returned from the Bellemonte territory on her own—and was now sobbing like a child—it amused him. When it came to him and the children, Lola was completely different compared to how she was with others.

Even Atlas himself was different with her.

He wasn’t even this lenient with his siblings or in-laws.

When Lola finally pulled away again, she smacked her lips. "Actually," her voice was hoarse as she cleared her throat, trying to rid herself of the lump there. "I was looking for a way to reverse it, but it requires surgery, and there’s no guarantee."

"Once... everything settles down, should we look into it?" Her brows rose. "But I’m really scared. I don’t even know the reason."

"Mhm," he hummed. "I asked Penny before."

He had barely begun when Lola perked up and stepped closer, as if she needed to reduce the distance between them even further. Atlas chuckled and wrapped his arms around her waist.

"She and Zoren had a hard time having children because Zoren had been sick all his life," he explained patiently. "Because of the medications and the damage from constant hospitalization, they struggled for years."

Atlas hadn’t been with the couple all the time, but he had seen how Penny and Zoren chose to fight together.

"I’ve checked our options," he continued. "Penny developed something like a miracle drug, enhanced by the Order’s lab, to help with his recovery. We might have a chance—slim, but still a chance. And even then, it’s up to you whether you want to take it."

He lowered his voice slightly. "As for me, I’ll be with you—whatever decision you make."

Lola bit her inner lip, feeling like she might cry again. But these tears—both now and earlier—weren’t from sadness.

She was simply moved.

She nodded and wiped her eyes herself this time.

"Let’s try then," she said softly. "After this, let’s try."

And whether they succeeded or not, she knew she’d still be grateful to go through it with him.

"Mhm—" His hum was cut off as she suddenly jumped and hugged him tightly.

"Atlas," she cleared her throat, clutching his clothes. "Thank you... for waiting for me."

A subtle smile curved his lips as he hugged her back, resting his hand on the back of her head.

"Lola," he said quietly. "You once asked me to rely on you more."

He paused, letting the words settle, before adding in a whisper, "I’m asking you the same. Rely on me more too."

"Mhm." She smiled.

Just like that, the couple stayed in each other’s arms, comforting one another with nothing but warmth and presence.

What they didn’t know was that while they were embracing—having a heartfelt conversation—Hugo and Allen were watching from a second-floor window.

"Sir Second Brother," Allen murmured, but before he could say more, Hugo nodded.

"I got it," Hugo said, determination in his voice. "I’ll buy us time while you find the twins."

With that, the two split up. Hugo rushed toward the couple while Allen joined the others searching for the twins.

Lola and Atlas had no idea that the entire mansion was in a panic—everyone running around like their backsides were on fire, desperately searching for the missing twins.