Chapter 553

At a time like this, having a close family member nearby would undoubtedly be the best way to ease Yvette's fears and give her the support she needed.

"No, I'm too scared to tell them," Yvette confessed.

She had managed to get through the last six months mostly on her own.

More recently, she had moved into one of Quentin's houses, where at least she had the presence of servants.

But deep down, she still felt lonely, terrified of the impending pain of childbirth and the potential dangers it could bring.

"Noelle, can you stay with me?" Yvette pleaded.

At barely twenty, Yvette's fear was understandable.

Noelle hesitated.

It wasn't the best time to request leave, but her worry for Yvette outweighed everything else. "I'll go talk to my supervisor and see if I can get some time off. I'll come see you as soon as I can."

Yvette cried softly. "Okay."

As Noelle turned to leave, she collided with someone coming down the hallway.

John caught her before she could stumble. "Elle, where ar