Chapter 172

Noelle felt a wave of sadness wash over her. If it weren't for her father's betrayal and that woman, her mother wouldn't have to call a place like this home.

Emmie's phone on the table rang after a staff member called her away. Noelle picked it up for her.

She intended to tell the caller to ring back later since Emmie wasn't available, but before she could say anything, the voice on the other end spoke with smugness.

"Emmie, the baby in my belly is almost two months old now. Michael loves this baby. He keeps saying that our son has returned."

Lia's gloating laughter echoed in her ears, and Noelle clenched the phone tightly, her chest filling with anger.

She could no longer hold back and snapped, "Lia Woodworth, do you really think your child will be born safely after what you did? Those who do evil will face retribution. I suggest you do more charity for the sake of your child!"

Stunned to hear Noelle instead of Emmie, Lia was silent for a while before hanging up.

If Lia had be