Chapter 181 Finian

Chapter 181 Finian
"Finian, come here right now." Valencia sighed and rubbed her slightly protruding stomach, her eyes filled with helplessness after seeing Finian tug at Iris’ hair before running away again.

Unlike the gentle quadruplets, Finian was the opposite. Finian was mischievous and troublesome, yet more than adorable enough to make your heart melt with a gaze. He was so devilishly mischievous, caring, and attractive all at the same time. So possessive and tricky that he had used tricks to chase away all the boys who had a crush on Iris so they wouldn't steal his big sister. So devilish that he always cried and knocked on the door every night, forcing Maverick to stay celibate until Maverick had no choice but to send Finian to the grandparents for a month—who were eagerly willing to raise him for his lifetime—so Maverick could enjoy loving time with his wife.

Now Finian was messing up Iris’ hair while Iris was trying to help by arranging the gifts. Today was Maverick and Valencia’s fifth anniversary; since everyone married at the same time, this year’s anniversary would be held and celebrated at Maverick and Valencia’s mansion. The first anniversary was held at Axel and Lessie’s mansion because they also celebrated their wedding on the same day. Then it was Aneira and Farrell’s mansion, then Warrick and Aviva’s, then Amell and Burke’s. Now it was Maverick and Valencia’s turn.

Valencia, as the hostess of today's event, was in charge of making sure that everything was perfect.

“Wife, you should sit down and rest.” Maverick stepped forward and hugged the pregnant woman before leading her toward the chair to rest.

Finian ran to Valencia and held Valencia’s hand, nodding in acquiescence. “Mom has been busy; Mom should rest.” Immediately he blinked his beautiful blue eyes and said, “Mom, you just called me. Here I am.”

Valencia pinched his smooth cheek and chided, “You cunning little boy.” He had refused to come forward when she called him; now he was trying to act cute to escape.

Finian smacked his lips together, and tears pooled in his eyes. He cried out pitifully, “Mom, it hurts. No more. No more. I'll be good.”

Valencia sighed and let go of him. Even though she knew he was just being dramatic, she still consoled him and rubbed his cheeks. He threw his hands around her neck and placed his head on her bosom.

“You are here.” Valencia’s attention was captured when she saw the couples begin to enter the mansion one after the other—Warrick and a pregnant Aviva with their little son, Caden; Lessie and Cliff with their two-year-old daughter, Lily; Aneira and Farrell with their little daughter, Daisy; Amell and Burke with their twins, Opal and Ozias, including the grandparents.

Valencia smiled and gently placed Finian on his feet before making her way toward them to greet them.

Valencia paused in her tracks when she saw Hazel and Quist step into the mansion. Her eyes lit up, and she hurried toward them. She hugged them and kissed their cheeks. “Mom and Dad, you made it.”

Hazel and Quist smiled. “Of course, we can’t miss your beautiful anniversary.”

“Grandma! Grandpa! Uncle! Aunt!” The quadruplets eagerly ran toward them and began to greet them cheerfully.

Suddenly, Finian’s eyes lit up, and a mischievous glint flickered past his eyes when they landed on Daisy, his playmate. Immediately, Finian sneaked next to her without attracting attention and extended his hand to tug her hair cruelly.

Unfortunately, before his hand could land on Daisy's hair, Farrell grabbed him by the hand, lifted him up, and ruffled his hair. He arched his brows strictly and stared at the mischievous boy.

Finian immediately beamed cutely and wrapped his hands around Farrell’s neck. “Uncle, I missed you,” he exclaimed and placed his head on Farrell’s shoulder, acting as if he hadn’t just been caught wanting to do evil.

Farrell arched his brows and retorted, “Is that so?” This boy could really grab one's hair until the person developed a headache. It made all the girls run from him.

Seeing that Farrell wasn't moved by his cute and sweet act, he immediately shattered his facade and yelled at the top of his voice, “Dad, save me!”

Maverick nonchalantly stared at Finian, not fazed by the boy's sadness-feigning act. This wasn’t the first time that the boy had been caught by Farrell, yet he never learnt.

Finian burst into loud tears and yelled at the top of his voice when even his father wouldn't save him. He yelled in sadness as if he had been extremely bullied and turned to his grandparents, knowing they could only be the ones to save him. “Grandma. Grandpa, save me. It hurts a lot.”

All the grandparents’ hearts melted. Who could resist the devilish Finian when he was like this?

Upon being faced with the grandparents' strict gaze, Farrell had no choice but to let go of Baby Finian after pinching his cheeks.

Finian's eyes lit up, and he scurried toward the grandparents—from the Austeegard parents to the Vandenberg parents and grandfather, to Farrell's parents, to Carter's parents, to Amell and Burke, and to Farrell's parents—to express his thanks.

“Thank you, Grandpa and Grandma. Finian is just afraid right now. I love you all.” He held his chest dramatically.

Hazel's heart melted, and she smacked a lot of kisses on his cheeks. “Grandma brought a lot of things for Finian. Would you like to check them out?”

“Yes, Grandma.” Upon hearing this, Finian's eyes lit up, and he nodded like a chicken pecking rice.

Suddenly, Finian raised his index finger, and before they could all blink, he hurried to Daisy's side and ruffled her hair before running back and jumping into Hazel's embrace, finally achieving his aim.

“Grandma, bring me away,” he hurriedly implored, as if he was afraid that Farrell might capture him if he stayed for even a minute.

Hazel smiled helplessly and brought him away to everyone's relief. Valencia's lips twitched as she watched Finian cheerfully tell Hazel what he had been up to while she brought him away.

Finian really held grudges against Farrell's actions and made sure to get his revenge without fearing Farrell's retaliation. This child of hers—who did he take after? While Finian was the miniature of Valencia, Valencia didn't have all this devilish behavior. Not at all!

“Valencia, I have missed you so much.” Aviva hugged Valencia while holding Caden.

“I miss you too.” Valencia smiled sweetly and hugged her in return. “How have you been? Hi Caden.” Her eyes fell on Caden, and she bent slightly so she could hug him.

Lessie held her beautiful two-year-old daughter, Lily, and hugged Valencia, then a pregnant Aneira.

“Come on, let's go in.” Valencia held their hands and began to lead them inside. Her eyes met with Maverick’s, and they subconsciously smiled.

They had achieved the most beautiful thing in life—love, wealth, friendship, and family.