Chapter 491

How silly. Ten months for a pregnancy and birth—it seemed Christian hadn't even considered that.

There was no way he'd be welcoming a baby this year.

Christian threw out a parting shot before ending the call. "That IQ must come from your wife!"

Steven stared at the now silent phone, muttering, "That brat! Blaming me now?"

He turned to Beatrice to share the exchange.

Noelle couldn't help herself, she burst into laughter but quickly stifled it, worried Christian might get upset.

She composed herself and looked out the window, trying to appear serious.

Why does she find their father-son banter so endearing?

Christian watched her through his sunglasses, and couldn't help but let his lips curve into a smile as if something pleasant had crossed his mind.

Then someone tapped him on the shoulder.

"Mr. Blackwood, it is you!" A sweet, excited voice chirped.

Christian removed his sunglasses, his brows arching in annoyance. "Do I know you?"

The woman was dressed in a trendy black coat,