Owned By Her Triplet Bullies
Chapter 100

Ximena's

POV

Staying here wouldn't be such a bad idea. I could learn more about Emma and discover if she truly is me. If I am indeed her, it would provide insight into my own identity and possibly help me regain some lost memories. With a smile, I was ready to graciously accept

their invitation when someone interrupted.

"Mother, why are you all insisting she stays? She already said she couldn't. Let her leave. She must have something urgent to attend to. Isn't that right, Doctor Ximena?" she asked. Internally, I smiled. I had been considering staying, but now I was completely sure of my decision.

"As a matter of fact, I don't. I will wait until the rain stops before leaving," I replied. Her surprised expression transformed into a glare. "Marvelous. Then you can join us for dinner. I'll check on our food," Lila said as she headed to the kitchen.

"Thank you, Lila," I called out to her.

"You're welcome," she replied. Quietly, I stepped away from the small group and found a much more quiet place to make a phone call to my kids and Cole. I wanted to let them know I would be arriving a little late, but I couldn't get any signal. After hours of trying, frustration led me to sigh.

"Can't get any signal?" a voice startled me. I turned around to see Julian.

"Yeah, I've been trying to contact my family. I don't want them to worry," I responded.

"Family? You have a family?" he asked, surprised.

"Yes, I do. Is that a problem?" I skeptically inquired.

"N-No, I meant no. It's not a problem," he said.

I nodded. "Listen, I apologize for how I addressed you earlier. I misjudged you," I apologized.

"It's fine. I probably made a memorable first impression, huh?" he asked with a smile.

"You did. I mean, it wasn't entirely my fault for thinking that way," I replied. He chuckled.

"I'm sorry, and please never mention that to anyone. It's embarrassing enough. Let's keep it our little secret," he said, winking. But why did my heart skip a beat? Cole often winked at me, but I never felt this way. Was it because Julian was a tall, devilishly handsome man? Was that why I felt flushed and parched? Yeah, that must be the reason.

"I take it you know my name now?" he inquired.

"Yes, Julian, you've already told me a million times," I replied. He laughed heartily, his eyes crinkling at the corners. His ocean-blue eyes lit up.

"I did. I needed to make sure you don't call me that awful name in public again," he said. I nodded in understanding.

"I hope I won't be beheaded for daring to call the Alpha's brother such outrageous names?" I joked.

"Of course not, especially because I like you. If it were anyone else, I might reconsider," he replied. The only thing I heard from his response was that he liked me. I was starting to feel like a high school girl who just heard her crush confess their feelings. "Guys, dinner is ready," Xander called out, then disappeared back to where he came from. I attempted to walk past Julian, but he held my hand.

"It's such a relief to see you after a long time. I'm glad you're here," he softly muttered. I looked back at him, and he seemed genuinely sincere.

"Dinner's going to get cold," Xander said in a sing-song voice. I cleared my throat awkwardly.

"I believe it's time for us to go. It's impolite to keep everyone at the dining table waiting," I said, as he gently released my hand.

"I'll be right behind you," he replied. I nodded and made my way to the dining table.

"You sure took your sweet time," Hailey immediately commented as soon as I took my seat.

"I apologize for keeping everyone waiting," I politely apologized, choosing to ignore Hailey's rude remark.

"It's fine, dear. We were all just getting settled," Lila replied. Tom was serving himself food, Philip was drinking water, and Alex was absentmindedly twirling a glass in his hands while gazing at me. I noticed he was the calmest of the three, and it was apparent why he held the position of Alpha among his brothers.

"Aren't you worried about your husband and kids? They must be concerned about you, right?" she asked. Philip spat out his water, and Alex dropped his glass for the second time. I glanced at them, and they appeared shocked.

"Y-you're married? With kids?" Philip muttered in disbelief. Firstly, I wasn't married, but why did they react so surprised at the mere thought? Was it a crime for me to be married?

"Of course she is. She's Mrs. Ximena Cole Martinez. Remember the man who invited us to his party? She's his wife, and they have two lovely kids. I had the chance to meet them at the party," she replied on my behalf, sporting a wide smile. Why did she derive so much joy from my marriage?

"Cole Martinez?" Tom asked, speaking for the first time today.

"Yes, Father," Hailey answered.

"That's great. I didn't know you were family. Martinez and I have been friends for a long time. Is he still a workaholic?" he inquired.

I smiled. "Yes, he is. He's currently on a business trip outside the country," I responded. Thoughts of Cole's father warmed my heart. He treated me as his daughter and adored the twins as his grandchildren. Despite the distance, he always made sure to check up on us and send gifts. I felt fortunate to have such a wonderful father figure in my life. Tom burst into laughter.

"He hasn't changed a bit. It's good to know he has grandchildren now. Cole was so small the last time I saw him. He must have grown up a lot by now. I've heard he's become one of the top businessmen in and outside the country," he remarked. "Yes, he followed in his father's footsteps," I replied.

"That's nice. I'm glad he's settled down and happy. It's good to hear," he said.

"So, did you inform your family or are you planning to leave soon?" Hailey asked curiously.

"Thank you for your concern about my family, but it almost sounds like you're trying to chase me away," I replied, serving myself some food. "What?" she asked, taken aback.

"Hailey, don't be rude to our guest, especially since she's your doctor," Lila reprimanded her. Hailey sat with a frown as she continued eating. "So, Ximena, I never realized you had kids. How old are they?" Lila inquired.

"They are both five years old, twins named Mason and Madison," I began, sharing some amusing incidents about the twins with them. They all laughed, except for Alex, Philip, and Julian, who had joined us later. They had been in a sour mood ever since my marriage was brought up.

"They both sound lovely. I can completely relate to Mason; he reminds me a lot of the boys. I hope I have the chance to meet them someday," Lila expressed.

"I'm sure they will adore you. I can bring them over some time," I replied. We continued to chit-chat, and they inquired about my life. I shared everything about medical school but deliberately left out the part about my accident and not remembering the father of my children. They were genuinely kind people, but I felt it wasn't wise to reveal so much about myself during our first meeting. I didn't even notice when Hailey left; it was only after dinner when I helped clear the dishes despite Lila's attempts to stop me, that I realized she was gone. I was enjoying myself too much. I had unknowingly formed a bond with them that felt as if I had known them my whole life.

I didn't understand why Hailey seemed so hostile towards me. It was evident that she didn't like me, which was oddly reciprocal as I didn't appreciate her personality either. Our relationship was strictly doctor-patient. We all bid each other goodnight, and someone escorted me to my room. It was already dark outside.

Due to the heavy rain and the fact that my car was still in need of repair, with a large log blocking the road, I had no choice but to stay overnight. I messaged the kids' nanny to inform her. After showering, I changed into the clothes provided and settled into bed. However, no matter how much I tossed and turned, sleep eluded me. I lay motionless, staring at the ceiling for a while, before deciding to get a glass of water from the kitchen. Navigating through the dark, I made my way downstairs towards the kitchen. I grabbed a glass and filled it with water. Just as I began drinking, I heard a voice behind me. "What are you doing?" he asked in his deep, melodious voice, which sent a sudden surge of electricity through me. I shivered slightly before slowly turning around.