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Chapter 276 The Arrival of Mrs. Doris

Author: Grace Lotus
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Alone in the living room, I found myself staring at today's ultrasound image. Although it was early in the pregnancy, the photo filled me with indescribable joy.

My reverie was interrupted by the doorbell. With a puzzled frown, I went to see who it was. Opening the door, I was momentarily stunned to see who stood there. It was Jethro's mother, and seeing her suddenly appear here, my heart skipped a beat as a sense of foreboding spread through me.

"Mrs. Doris," I finally managed to say after a long pause, forcing out a smile and speaking politely.

"Ms. Serena, do you intend to have me stand at the door while we talk?" Doris' tone was cool and detached, implying her thinly veiled impatience.

Hearing this, I hastily moved out of the way and respectfully said, “Please, come in and have a seat."

Doris was Jethro's mother. After I married Jethro, she’d be my mother-in-law. I knew I should be keen on making a good impression.

After frowning at me, she walked past me into the living room
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