Love Begets Love

A/N: Hello everybody! So sorry for the super late update! Thank you for the reviews! Hope I'll be getting more after this. Hehehe. Thank you again and enjoy the next chapter!

Yes, Rufus is Jeremy's grandfather. So sorry. It's just a typo error. I don't have much time to correct. Thank you for pointing it out! I do get confused at times so please bear with me! thank you!

Charles lay next to Jeremy very carefully not to wake him up. As soon as Jeremy felt another body close to his, he snuggled closer, even without opening his eyes. Charles was glad about this. It only proves to show that Jeremy feels secure in his presence.

For some time, Charles just watched him in his sleep. If only they could just stay like this forever. If only he could watch over his beloved and their son all the time. But he knew that he will have to leave them for some time. He is needed in his business. He is very grateful to Cleo because he knew that Cleo would be there to look after his family while he is not around.

"Charles?" Charles was so lost in his thoughts that he did not notice Jeremy wake up.

"Hey, baby. Good morning." Charles said as he planted a kiss on Jeremy's forehead.

"Why are you still here? What time is it? Are you not supposed to leave before six a.m.?" Jeremy asked. They talked yesterday, and Charles was supposed to leave early that morning.

"I cancelled my trip today."

"But why?"

"I just can't leave you after last night. I was worried."

"So you won't leave?" Jeremy's eyes lit.

"No, baby, I still have to. But I postponed it. I will leave next week instead."

"So you will still be here for one week?"

"Yes, babe. That means, we will have more time with each other and Adrien."

"I hope you will never leave."

" Me too, babe. If only I have the choice. But I can't let you and our baby starve, right? And besides, after this trip, we will have the whole month for our honeymoon. Just you, me, and Adrien."

"Promise?"

"Promise."

The couple heard a knock at the door.

"Enter." Charles said after making it sure that Jeremy is decent.

"Charles, Jeremy, Master Rufus is waiting for you both in the breakfast table."

"Okay, okay, we're coming!" Jeremy smiled as he instantly stood up from the bed. "Grandpa would not want it if we are late!"

"Looks like someone woke up in a better mood today". Cleo said. He knew that Jeremy is happy because Charles will be staying for a week. Everything is now coming back to normal and he just can't help but be glad about it.

"I could not agree more, Cleo." Charles replied and laughed with Cleo.

The couple and Rufus are happily eating and chatting when Cleo received a call from Jeremy's doctor reminding him of his check up today. Since he gave birth to Adrien prematurely and was through induced labor, he still needs to be checked every once in a while to be certain that he is healing properly.

Jeremy's mood changed very quickly.

"I'm okay. I don't feel anything wrong or odd." Jeremy tried. But he knew that between him and his grandfather, Charles and Cleo, there is no chance he could win.

"You know this one is non-negotiable, child." His grandfather said.

"And I will be there, baby. You have nothing to be afraid of." Charles held his hand. He knew exactly why Jeremy does not want to go. The doctor would certainly check him down there. And the last thing Jeremy wants is to be touched. Especially down there. "I promise I will be there all the time, baby."

The couple arrived early at the clinic. Charles just wants the check up to be over as soon as possible so that he could cheer Jeremy up. Since he heard the news, Jeremy became nervous and very tense.

Since they were early, the doctor was not expecting them to arrive just yet. The nurse asked them to wait in the lobby. There was another patient there. Another Charles' assessment, about Jeremy's age or even younger. He looked a bit pale. He was so quiet and was just merely looking at the floor. He looked stunningly beautiful. But of course for him, not as beautiful as Jeremy. The woman beside him looked like his mother. She seem strict and would always whisper something to his son as if she is scolding him. Charles observed the young man. He noticed that there were marks in his wrists which was vainly tried to be covered by the long sleeves which he wore.

Charles knew there was something in this young man on the way he acted. So insecure. Jeremy was busy watching the television. For this, Charles was glad. He does not want his fiancée to know that he was worried of something.

After a while, the person to whom the doctor was conversing inside the clinic went out. Dwight Rogers. Charles knew him. He is one of the wealthiest men in the country. He is about fifty, and has married and remarried several times in the past, but is now a bachelor, but has been rumoured to have proposed just recently. And by the looks of it, the stunning young man is his fiancée.

"Hey, Charles, it's really good to see you." Dwight said as he saw Charles. "So, I have the honor to finally meet your fiancée face to face." Dwight said as he looked at Jeremy closely. Jeremy felt odd when Dwight looked at him. The man made him feel uncomfortable. "You are really beautiful. A pity you are taken. If I could have met you earlier, I could have been a competition."

Charles' face darkened. How dare he said those words in front of him, Jeremy, and even his own fiancée?

As if Dwight heard his mind, he immediately replied. "Don't worry my friend. I have with me my own treasure. Kyle. He is mine now. And I don't think I will be looking at other's direction for some time. "Dwight said as he dragged the young man in front of him and made him look at Charles and Jeremy. "Am I not right, darling?"

Charles and Jeremy were disgusted. The young man does not seem to be enjoying Dwight's comments and touches. The woman with them seem to be pleased with Dwight, as if she treats him with utmost respect, and does not care what he is doing to her son.

"C'mon, darling, the doctor calls for you now." Dwight said as he dragged the young man with him. His mother followed like an obedient puppy.

"Why was he like that?" Jeremy asked full of concern for the other boy.

Charles knew the answer. Not all parents are like Jeremy's dad, who would do anything just to make their children have a better future. Not all children were given the choice. Almost always, rich people treat their children as property. One where they could make money and more riches. The mother certainly is not an exception. Charles knew that the mother was very glad that one Dwight Rogers took interest in her son. And that she would do everything to please him.

Charles knew there was nothing he could do for the young man. Parents can do whatever they want to their children as long as they are under 21 years old. And the boy only looked seventeen or eighteen.

" I can't explain everything to you, baby. In time you will understand." Charles whispered.

When they were called, Charles lead Jeremy inside the clinic. The nurse is already preparing the exam table, and the doctor is starting to put on his gloves.

" Hey Jeremy, it's good to see you again." Doctor Wills greeted. "How have you been doing lately?"

"I'm good." Was Jeremy's nervous reply.

"Don't be nervous, we will be done in no time. Okay? Now, please take off your pants and briefs or boxers."

Charles assisted Jeremy in removing his clothing. He helped him lie in the exam table and covered him with a blanket while the doctor prepared.

"Okay, here we are." Doctor Wills took a chair and placed the stirrups on both sides of the exam table. "Now I will place both your legs on the stirrups, okay?" When Jeremy nodded, Doctor Wills gently placed his legs on the stirrups. Charles held his hand.

"Jeremy, this will be a little uncomfortable, and this may hurt, but please bear with me. I will now put my fingers inside you. I promise I will be very gentle."

"Just look at me, baby, concentrate on me. Hold my hand, okay?"

"O-okay..." Jeremy replied.

"Okay, here we go." Jeremy held Charles' hand when he felt the finger. After some time, it was really painful and he was controlling himself not to scream.

Charles hated to see his lover in pain. "Is it not over yet?" Charles asked.

"Just a little more." The doctor said until finally he withdrew his fingers. "He's doing great. He is healing well inside. "

The doctor gently removed Jeremy's legs from the stirrups. "you can rest for a while. Here, drink this medicine. It will help you with the discomfort. "

"He is doing great, Charles. He is even ready to conceive again. So you won't have to worry of unprotected sex." The doctor winked.

"The last time in my mind right now is another pregnancy for him. I don't want him to be pregnant anytime soon."

In no time, Jeremy fell fast asleep.

"Don't worry, it's the effect of the medicine I gave him. Let's just let him sleep while we talk."

"Doctor, if you won't mind, I am just curious of the young man who was with Dwight." Charles could no longer hide his curiosity.

"Oh, the poor boy. He is Dwight's fiancée. They are to be married next week. But I guess it also appeared clear to you that the boy certainly does not want this marriage. But he has no choice. He will be having Dwight's child.

"The boy is pregnant?"

"Yeah. We are close friends Charles, and I trust you would not tell anybody what I am telling you."

"Go ahead."

"Dwight called me in his house one night. He said it was an emergency. So I went there. And I saw the boy, naked and bloodied in his bed. What more could I assume from that? And what is worst, is that the boy's parents were also there. As if what he did was purely consensual."

"I hate that man."

"I do, too. If he wants someone, he will use everything in his power to have him. We could not complain. You know the law. The parents consented. And the boy is still under their care."

"Yeah. I know. I just pity the boy."

"I guess sleeping beauty would not wake anytime soon." Dr. Wills commented as he glanced on his sleeping patient.

"Yeah. And I don't have the courage to wake him up after his ordeal with you. You evil man."

"Jeremy is lucky to have you, my friend."

"No, I am lucky to have him." Charles said as he took Jeremy in his arms. "And I am so grateful this is our last visit with you. I certainly don't intend to have another child anytime soon. So I hope I won't be seeing you around for a while."

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Gael is pacing back and forth. It has been weeks since he tried to break in Rufus' mansion. Charles' and Jeremy's wedding is in the next few days and Anthony Castle still does not want him to move.

"Mr. Castle, it's been weeks already! I am going to die of boredom here! All I want his to have my revenge at Rufus and take what I have wanted for so long! Don't tell me you chickened out already!' Gael shouted as Anthony Castle entered the room.

"Don't you dare raise your voice at me, Gael. I am warning you. You should know your place." Anthony said sternly.

"Then tell me your plans! I just can't wait here forever!"

"You want to know everything? Well, now is the perfect time for you to know." Anthony Castle smiled at him. "I want everything what Rufus has. I want his power. I want his riches. I want them all."

"You are insane. Rufus is a powerful man."

"That is why you are here, Gael. That is why I need you. You know almost everything. He trusted you once. That was his greatest fault."

"W- what do you mean?"

"You know his weak points. And we will hit him there. I am already working with some of his men. He will fall. And he will fall hard."

"A- and what of Jeremy?" Gael asked.

"You can have him. I don't have any interest in him anymore. You can do whatever you want with him. Just help me with my plans. Then he is all yours. I will give you all the money you needed. After we succeed in our plans, he is my reward to you."

"R- really?" Gael seemed amused. All he wanted was Jeremy. He will be his soon. And if Rufus and Charles have fallen, no one can take Jeremy away from him anymore. Seems like a brilliant idea to him. He will take Jeremy far from this place. He will have him all by himself. He will make him fall in love with him. He will make him pregnant and they will live together. Forever.

"Yeah. Of course." Anthony was more amused. The fool. So easily fooled. Of course he will not let such a rare beauty go to a waste. He has been very interested in Jeremy from the very beginning. And he knew of a million ways where he could use the young man to his advantage. Many wanted him. Many who are rich and very powerful. Jeremy will serve him ways more than one. But he first has to let Gael trust him.

"Then let's get down to business." Gael said. He just could not wait!

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Jeremy is in the nursery playing with Adrien when he heard the commotion. Charles just left that morning and he will be back the following day. And then they will be wed.

He immediately went to Rufus' study to know what was happening but when Rufus saw him, he was reprimanded to stay in the room with Adrien so he got no choice and nervously went back to his room with Adrien.

"What?!" Rufus' anger swelled. His main office was attacked. And her other offices were being simultaneously attacked. And the men who attacked knew exactly where the secret entrances are.

"Cleo! Prepare the men! We have to go there this instant!"

"Master Rufus, you don't have to go there personally. Please stay here. Where you are safe!" Cleo said. He knew it would do no good to Rufus going there.

"No! Those are my offices! Who could have possibly do all these?!"

"We will find out. But at the moment, you have to stay where it is safe!"

"No! I have to go there. I want you to take care of my grandson and great grandson. The mansion is safe. Whatever happens, just keep them safe by all means."

"You know I will protect them with my life. Just be safe. Jeremy and Adrien needs you"

Cleo was worried for Rufus. They never expected this. And they never thought this could happen. Gael... he was the only one who had access to the safe passages. But he has no resources or manpower to be able to do these things. Several of the guards were left in the mansion.

"Cleo, what is happening?! Why is grandpa in a hurry to leave?!" Jeremy asked when Cleo entered his room.

"Shhh... everything is fine. Come on, get some sleep. He will be back in the morning." Cleo does not want his ward to worry.

After some time, everyone was surprised when they heard a loud explosion.

"W-what was that?!" Jeremy immediately went to get his baby who was crying because of the sudden explosion.

"Stay here! Whatever happens, don't leave the room. Lock the door!" Cleo ordered.

"Where are you going?!"

"Jeremy, calm down. Please, just hide. Don't open unless you are sure it is me! I will be back very soon. Okay? "

"C-Cleo, I'm so afraid..."

"I promise everything's going to be okay. Whatever happens, don't go out. Here, take this gun. Just in case." Cleo said as he kissed Jeremy and the baby before finally going out.

Jeremy felt so afraid. There were explosions everywhere. He took the phone and dialled Charles' number. The instant Charles heard his voice, Charles' knew something is definitely wrong.

"Baby, relax. Shhh..... I will already asked someone to contact the police. Please stay with me baby. Be strong. I'm just here. And I am on my way!" Charles said nervously. "Stay where you are safe, baby!"

"Oh my God! They are trying to open the door! Charles!"

"Please no!" Charles didn't know what to do anymore.

"So here is where you've been hiding little cousin."

"G- Gael?"

"Alas, we meet again."

Gael immediately took the phone in Jeremy's hands, while two of his men went to hold Jeremy. One of the men forcefully took the baby in his arms.

"Gael! I swear if you hurt him or my son, I will kill you!" Charles was shouting desperately at the other line.

"Don't worry Charles, I will not hurt him. In fact, I will be taking good care of him from now on. " Gael said and threw the phone in the wall.

"L- let us go, please!" Jeremy begged.

Gael went near Jeremy and held his chin. "Now I finally have what I have always wanted."

"Sir, what are we going to do with this?" The man who was holding the baby asked.

"Leave the baby. I don't want any more distraction. And I am not that bad to kill an innocent. If he is lucky, someone might find him. If not, then it's not my fault anymore. All I care for is his father."

"L-let me go! Let me go!"

"Never. Not anymore, Jeremy! You are mine now and there will be no one who will come between us!"

"Cleo! Help me!"

"He can no longer hear you, Jeremy. I made it sure he rested this time."

"No! It's not true! It's not true!"

"Shhh.... calm down now, love. I will take good care of you from now on. I promise."

"I- I'm not your... ummph!!!" Gael covered Jeremy's nose with a wet cloth. And after a while, the young man lost consciousness.

"At long last. I have you." Gael said before finally carrying the now unconscious young man out of the room and into his car. Leaving the crying baby to tend to himself.

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