Our Billion-Worth Twins by Velvet Antler

Shaking away the thoughts that swarmed his mind, he ran toward the door and banged on it furiously, causing the door to squeak as he yelled, “Open the door, let me out! I knew you guys are terrible people! 

“Come and fight me, you big demon! What kind of man are you to lock me up like this?! 

“Mommy…I—I miss you…” 

On the other side of the door, Albert choked on the words he meant to say to calm the boy. 

‘It seems that the young master misses his mother again. This certainly explains his behavior today, but…it’s unfortunate that the identity of his mother was an unresolved mystery here in Mason Estate,’ he solemnly thought to himself. 

… 

In Ocean Path Residence, on the fifth floor of the building, the family gathered around the table with only a few casual dishes. 

Ollie looked at the dishes and noticed how spicy they were from the red color and the enticing scent. However, he scowled wordlessly at the sight because he usually preferred milder flavors. 

“Why aren’t you eating?” Noticing that he did not even move, Stella asked, “Didn’t you say you’re hungry? Do you think Grandma’s cooking isn’t good enough now?” 

Ollie pursed his lips and ate one piece of fishcake; the spiciness of the seasoning instantly spread on his tongue. 

“It’s spicy…” 

He forced himself to swallow it and poked out his tongue. 

Noticing how flushed he was, Catelyn immediately poured him a glass of warm water and chuckled. “This is spicy? You always say that Grandma’s cooking isn’t spicy enough compared to that restaurant out the street.” 

Ollie paused mid-way as he was sipping the water, thinking, ‘Does this boy Miles like spicy food?’ 

“I guess Grandma’s cooking improved.” 

if you like it! Grandma

Ollie’s face, but it faded shortly after as he smiled shyly. “Thank you, Grandma.”

is Miles so

on Ollie’s face simply deepened.

too spicy,

“Alright.” 

in cheerful conversations and laughter.

not to look odd, but he had to drink a glass of cold water as soon as he was done before washing out his mouth as well to ease the pain

than the bathroom in Mason Estate, it was filled with a

father would never fawn over him like Catelyn

even more inclined to stay.

it was customary for Catelyn to tuck her son into bed. After his bath, Ollie put on Miles’ pajamas, which fitted perfectly, and laid

next to him. His heart throbbed hard, and he could only pray that it would not expose him of his true identity.

habit and asked,

to tell me stories?” Ollie’s big, dark eyes peeked from the blanket

not want to hear it tonight?”

do.” Scared that she would misunderstand, he blurted out, “I like whatever story

They depended on one another, and he

on the story of the City Rat and Country Rat from the night

sleep while listening to her gentle voice and felt so happy that he could drown in it. As he was about to fall asleep, he grabbed onto Catelyn’s sleeve and asked longingly, “Will you

to see her even

she answered in a soft

all urges to sleep and widened his eyes. “Why not? Didn’t they assign

would not give up, she could only explain, “I

he realized that his father had

Catelyn woke up early to make everyone breakfast. Ollie woke up as well

up and instinctively wanted to bring it over to Catelyn, but then he swallowed the words as soon as he saw the