"There's actually one more thing that I haven't told you," Lucille said as she curled up on the couch. She wrapped her arms around her knees and placed her chin on her knees.She looked at Spencer, who had his hand on his forehead. She watched as his Adam's apple bobbed and subconsciously swallowed. Then, she snapped to her senses and realized what dirty thoughts she'd been having. She'd actually imagined biting his…The amorosity that had arisen between them earlier had actually mostly dissipated after the interruption."Oh? What is it?" Spencer asked huskily."Mr. Horton Senior already applied to have a new research lab built in Whiteloop City when I first returned here, so I don't need to go to Marvonia. It's just that the equipment will only be fully installed next year."Spencer fell silent. It appeared his little fox already had everything prepared.…Eunice returned to work after resting at home for a couple of days. She hadn't seen Ian around since that day; he hadn't
Sabrina hadn't expected to run into Lucille and the others. She had only come there because she'd heard that Harold would be there. After her miscarriage, the Quall family had called off her and Harold's engagement. For the sake of avoiding humiliation and shame, the matter hadn't been publicized. But Harold had stopped seeking Sabrina out from that day onward.Sabrina had seen online how well Lucille was doing. The latter wasn't any worse off without the Johnson family in her life. There was also the fact that Lucille had married Spencer and was now a member of the Layton family. Sabrina was almost green with envy when she learned about that.How could the Layton family, with their wealth and status, possibly accept someone like Lucille as one of their own? Yet, the reality was that they adored her.Sabrina could only simmer alone at home. After everything that had happened, Harold was the only person she could depend on to get her out of her current mess. No other man had caught
Lucille watched as Eunice came out of the fitting room, looking distressed. She asked, "What's wrong, Eunie?"Eunice sat beside her. Then, she abruptly turned and asked, "Do you think I've gained weight, Lucy?"Lucille hadn't expected that. Before she could say anything, Eunice pinched her own cheeks and mumbled, "I think I have."It didn't make sense, though. Things hadn't exactly been easy for her lately. She should've lost weight instead of gaining it.The size of her clothes was almost always in medium, but when she'd been in the fitting room earlier, she'd realized the M-sized clothes had felt tight, especially around the waist. In that instant, she'd lost the desire to continue trying anything on.Lucille appraised her. Eunice didn't look any different. "Where has the weight gone?"She eyed Eunice's chest meaningfully. The latter followed her line of sight. "That's not where it's gone! I think my waist has become thicker. Look, feel it." She grabbed Lucille's hands and plac
Bailey was exasperated as she recalled Lucas' proposal. Who would propose to someone in bed? Even if they would, who would do it during sex?He'd deliberately left her hanging while forcing her to say yes. To think the idea had even occurred to him! She wondered whether air was the only thing in his head.The mention of this matter made her mad, and when she was mad, she felt the blood rush to her head.Lucille coughed when she heard that and gave Bailey a thumbs-up and a teasing look. "That's not too bad. It's a pretty unique proposal.""Laugh if you want; it's not good to keep these things in. I'm too thick-skinned to care, anyway." Bailey didn't feel embarrassed in the least. Then, she glanced at Lucille. "Do you think everyone is as romantic, gentle, and considerate as your husband?"Sweetness colored Lucille's gaze at the mention of Spencer. Bailey watched as a light blush spread across the former's face; she didn't conceal her love for Spencer.Bailey nudged her shoulder.
With how things were between Eunice and Ian, there was no way he would let her have the child. After all, he'd made it clear from the start that she had no right to have his children.They'd been married for five years and had slept together countless times. If not for him paying particular attention to protection, she would've had to have multiple abortions by now.Ultimately, she decided to head to the hospital for a proper check and a sure answer. She wanted to keep this a secret, so she didn't dare to go to any of the bigger hospitals.After a series of checks, the trio waited for close to an hour before finally getting the results. Sure enough, Eunice was pregnant. The doctor smiled gently at her and said, "Congratulations, you're pregnant. You're nine weeks along now."Nine weeks? That meant it was just over two months. So, it hadn't been because of that time in the apartment. It was…But it didn't add up. She'd taken the morning-after pill then. Eunice said a little anxio
The three women had never expected to return with the news of a pregnancy when they went out shopping, especially since it had been discovered while trying on clothes.It was a complete surprise, mainly because Eunice didn't show any signs of being pregnant. She felt the same as usual, and pregnancy was not something she'd ever thought about.Lucille and Bailey took her home and spent the rest of the day with her. They both respected her decision, but Bailey still wanted to give it a shot. The baby would be a member of the Moore family, after all."Eunie, maybe you should try talking to Uncle Ian about the baby," she said.Eunice was silent for a long time. Then, she said, "Nah."There was a hint of self-deprecation in her expression as she bit her lip before continuing, "Do you know what he said to me when he agreed to marry me?"Bailey's heart sank. It couldn't have been anything nice.Eunice took a deep breath and said, "He told me that he would never allow me to get pregnant
After getting into the car, Wesley glanced in the rearview mirror and asked, "Are you heading back to the hotel today or the apartment, Mr. Moore?"Ian only spoke after a brief silence, his voice hoarse and carrying a hint of fatigue. "The apartment."Wesley started the car and drove toward the apartment.…Eunice assured Lucille and Bailey that she wouldn't overthink things while alone at home. Only then did they leave. Once they were gone, Eunice was alone in the apartment. She couldn't help feeling a little empty and lonely.She sat on the couch and allowed her mind to wander as she thought about many things. Placing a hand on her belly and caressing it, she thought about how the baby had come so quietly and without warning. She'd been caught off guard and didn't know whether to be happy or worried.Eunice had only just learned about the existence of a life within her body, but the thought of getting rid of it already made her heart ache and her nose prickle. The knowledge t
Lucas held Bailey's wrist. "Don't mess around. I'm asking you a serious question.""And I'm being serious," Bailey retorted. "What makes you think I'm pregnant? Or are you imagining that I am?"Lucas' eyes twitched. He pressed his lips together before saying, "I saw the pregnancy tests in the washroom."The washroom? Pregnancy tests?"Oh." She dragged the sound out. "That's what you're talking about. They aren't mine. Anyway, I'm only 24. I haven't had enough fun yet; I don't want to have kids so early in life."Lucas felt like he'd just taken an emotional rollercoaster as his mood went from ecstatic to despondent in a split second. The pregnancy tests weren't hers? Then, she wasn't pregnant.He couldn't help feeling a little upset when he heard her deny the pregnancy so quickly. He'd been trying to get her pregnant, but she was much too good at ensuring that they both took the necessary precautions.Lucas pursed his lips. "Whose tests are those, then? Who would've come over her