Doted By The Alpha

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"I'm fine Grandfather, you don't need to come back. It'll be bad for your health if you travel this far again when you already did a month ago," Daniel replied to Elder Sullen's concerned words. When he heard that Daniel was hospitalized again, he wanted to rush back but since he wasn't advised to do such activity, John stopped the elder, and instead, they're now in a video call just to see how Daniel was doing.

Elder Sullen was a little relieved that Daniel was looking fine with him having his morning exercise at the hospital's garden with George and Ronald Ronner assisting him.

"Are you absolutely really fine, boy? What about the twins and Minmin?" Elder Sullen asked, still worried.

"Father, Daniel and the twins are out of danger. Also, Minmin and Lan are safe and sound," George replied this time, assuring his father.

"That's good but I still can't shake off what I'm feeling. Boy, why don't you live with your father or uncle, for the time being, bring Minmin with you? I feel like being with your husband isn't doing you any good,"

"Father, I as much as I want to bring Daniel and Minmin with me but you know I live alone. I hate to admit but I can't fully take care of him," George replied again. It's not that he didn't want to live with Daniel. Actually, it's the opposite, he wanted to be with Daniel as much as he could but knowing that Daniel is in a sensitive time of his life with his pregnancy, he had to decline. He couldn't even cook a proper meal for himself yet much more take care of a pregnant Omega and a little boy. He might do Daniel more harm. He could hire someone to take care of Daniel but he doubted the Omega would want that. Daniel was so much like his father after all.

"I can't personally take care of Daniel and Luangmin but I can hire the best caregivers in the country to care for Daniel during his pregnancy," Ronald Ronner said, actually that's what he was thinking from the beginning. It might be difficult to hide his illness with Daniel living with him but he promised he would support Daniel as much as he could.

"That's okay, Uncle. Laotian won't do me harm. It's actually the opposite," Daniel said with a smile. Although he didn't want to see Laotian for the time being, that doesn't mean he wouldn't acknowledge the things he had done for him all this time. Laotian had always been very protective of him but if what he's thinking about the Alpha's identity was true then, it's no use being careful because enemies will definitely find ways to get revenge.

"What about the Lopez? Why don't you go and live with them for the time being? The city's filled with toxins, it would be much better for your health if you breathe in fresh air," Ignoring what Daniel had told Laotian, Elder Sullen then suggested. Armand and Diane Lopez live in the province nearest to the city, there are not so many people and cars there so Elder Sullen thought it would be much better for Daniel and Minmin. Because he knew that although what Daniel had said about Laotian was true, he does not believe that Daniel and Minmin will not be harmed again. Not by the Alpha's hands but by the hands of his enemies.

Elder Sullen had been friends with Mo Chendong because his late wife was acquainted with him and of course, being friends for so long, he also knew what the Mo's are capable of. Mo Chendong was initially a dangerous man, he's affiliated with the underground Mafia organization and so Elder Mo also knew that the man's children will inherit his legacy.

Truthfully, Elder Sullen was only okay with Daniella or his three other grandsons to marry into the Mo family since they are all Alphas but that didn't work. When his friend took interest in Daniel, he declined with an excuse that Daniel was too young but that wasn't actually the case since if it was the age, then he shouldn't have let Daniella go on a blind date with Mo Laotian.

In the very beginning, Elder Sullen never planned to let a submissive Omega like Daniel, marry into the Mo's because he knew the struggles Daniel would experience. Unfortunately, before he could stop this from happening, everything was too late. Daniel was already pregnant and even married without him knowing.

"It's okay, Grandfather. Mommy and Daddy are busy with work," Daniel replied timidly, thinking about the suggestion. It had been a while since he visited the place where he grew up and he thought it was probably the best time to stay there. It was not that he was avoiding Laotian, he just wanted a little bit of time to think things through.

"No, I will talk to Armand about this. I'm sure they wouldn't mind," Elder Sullen insisted and since Daniel was already agreeing deep inside, he didn't say anymore and just nodded.

"Hmmm okay. I'll listen to grandfather," Daniel obediently replied. There was no use to argue on this matter since it's probably for the best in their current situation. And surely, the elder would insist more things on him just so he could stay away from Laotian. More and more his displeasure towards Laotian had increased throughout the time.

"Okay then, I will end this call for now and talk to Armand immediately. I'll call you again later when I have the answer. For now, enjoy your vitamin D," Elder Sullen excused and Daniel had no choice but to nod again. The call soon ended and George and Ronald decided to give Daniel a little bit of time for himself. Since there are a lot of people guarding the area for Daniel, it should be fine to let the Omega be alone for now.

"Are you fine here alone?" George asked. Daniel nodded softly with a smile on his lips.

"Then we'll leave you alone for now. I'll come back later or just call me if you want assistance," George said and once again, Daniel just nodded softly. He also wanted to be alone for a minute just to think things through.

Seeing Daniel's response, George and Ronald left. Daniel watched the two disappear at one intersection before he took a deep breath and enjoyed the beautiful garden. The last time when he was at the hospital, he and Laotian also visited the garden sometimes. He really enjoyed those times. It was no secret that he enjoyed the Alpha's company and to be honest, half of him also wanted to see the Alpha now but at the same time, he was afraid.

He's afraid of the possibility that the Alpha's attitude would change towards him. All this time he didn't know so he thought all the things the Alpha was showing him was a lie. What if once he knew who Laotian was will also be the time when Laotian would change, since he didn't have to act in front of him anymore? He was also afraid that all this time, the love he felt was all a lie. He did feel it genuinely but knowing that Laotian had lied to him about his identity, he wasn't so sure anymore.

"You liar," Daniel mumbled to himself before he sat on the available bench. He only sat there for a minute before someone approached him.

"Hi, can I sit with you?" the stranger asked with his unusually eerie smile. He was wearing a hospital gown as well so Daniel nodded. This garden was open for all patients after all.

"Yeah sure," Daniel replied softly.

"Thank you." He replied before he started getting busy with the plastic bag he had. It didn't take long before he took out a sandwich and happily munched on one. Daniel side glanced at him and the stranger seemed like he noticed it so he looked at Daniel and smiled.

"Do you want some? Actually today, my morning sickness was getting worse but the hospital food was bad so I asked my husband to buy me these. These are the only ones that my stomach can take," he suddenly said, offering one of his sandwiches. Meanwhile hearing the stranger's words, Daniel once again smiled. He quickly remembered the time when he was pregnant with Miemie and Minmin, he also couldn't eat anything aside from sandwiches and cookies.

Thankfully, with his current pregnancy, he didn't have specific cravings or food he didn't like to eat. If his stomach wasn't growing so big, he wouldn't have known he was pregnant.

"No, it's okay. This is your cravings, you should eat your fill," Daniel replied. He looked at the stranger and he quickly wondered whether the man was a submissive or not because he couldn't smell any pheromones from him. Normally, submissives would emit faint pheromones.

"No, I insist. I have a lot here, besides, my baby seemed it wants to share food with you so you should eat it," he said, holding Daniel's hand and putting the sandwich on it. Daniel had no choice but to accept the food as he mumbled thank you.

"Hmmn, you're welcome, anyway my name's Michael. I've seen you a lot before with your husband but recently I haven't, I thought you were discharged but now you're here," he chatted while happily eating his food.

"Oh, I was discharged but then something happened so now I'm back here," Daniel replied with his usual soft tone.

"Oh, I see. So where's your husband now? He used to go with you here, he was always very supportive of you," Michael asked, looking around.

"Oh, he's in Africa right now on a business trip. I don't actually know when he'll be coming back," Daniel replied. Hanlu did say Laotian was going to come back early this morning. He heard it should be 3 am but it's already past 6 and the Alpha still hasn't called him so maybe he wasn't able to fly back. He was disappointed but it's probably for the best.

"Oh, that's too bad. Does he know that you're back in the hospital?" Michael asked again. Daniel absolutely didn't find it suspicious why this man called Michael, was asking him these questions.

"I-I think so, but I haven't talked to him yet," Daniel replied, showing a sad expression. The last call Laotian made was the one Daniel failed to accept. He tried calling back but the Alpha was unavailable and then suddenly Lan was kidnapped. Meanwhile nodding, getting all the information that he needed, Michael felt the need to get out of there soon looking at the number of bodyguards surrounding the area where they were.

"Uhmm, I think it's time for me to go now. I'm very sorry for disturbing you. Anyway, try the sandwich. It's the best in the city," Michael said acting as if becoming awkward looking at the number of bodyguards around them in an instant.

"Oh, okay. Thank you so much, I'll try it later," Daniel replied, looking at where Michael was looking and he understood that the fellow Omega might have felt uncomfortable at the number of bodyguards in the area. He held the sandwich in his hand but actually, he wasn't in the mood to eat anything. Thinking of eating it later, he enjoyed the fresh air for a moment before he finally decided to go back with the help of George.

"Good Morning," Daniel chanted, seeing the two boys were already awake. And instantly when Luangmin heard him, he quickly toddled towards his mother to hug his leg.

"Did you two slept well?" Daniel asked and Lan replied saying that he did sleep well since he was sharing bed with Luangmin making Daniel smile at that.

"Yesh, Minmin sweep well, Mommy," Luangmin replied with his adorable smile when his eyes landed on the food Daniel was holding.

"Mommy, Minmin eat," the little man said pointing at the sandwich. He had the habit to eat any food Daniel was carrying so naturally, he also wanted to eat the sandwich.

"Minmin, your appetite is really good these days. You're growing quite well," Daniel giggled. Back then he was worried because Luangmin doesn't eat so well but now his appetite is really good. How can he say no to him?

"This one is given to Mommy, but since Minmin is so adorable, Mommy will give it to you okay?" Daniel said, pinching on his son's chubby cheeks.

"Okay. Minmin shware it with Bwig Bwother," the little man replied not knowing that this simple act would give Daniel a hard lesson not to trust just anyone so quickly ever again.