"What more could I want? My heart has always been here at Garland Mansion. If it weren't for the sudden misfortune that befell my family, my child with Mercer would be calling you 'Grandma' by now!" Sophie evaded the question but clearly expressed her intentions."But Mercer is already married..." Rose began to speak, only for Sophie to interrupt her. "He doesn't love that woman at all. I'm the one he loves!""Fine. If you can make him divorce and marry you, I won't interfere. In fact, I'll sincerely accept you and even arrange a grand wedding for you," Rose said. To Rose, it didn't matter if her son married Sophie or Calla—she didn't like either anyway.However, she underestimated Sophie. "Merely not interfering isn't enough," Sophie soon remarked with a smile. "I need your support. Help me drive that woman out of the Garland family and make Mercer give up on her completely."Rose frowned at those words. "This is your relationship. How can I, as a mother, interfere or help you?"

Those words angered Rose, who reprimanded, "Sophie, I am your elder regardless, and you are to be my daughter-in-law. Is this how you speak to your future mother-in-law?"Mindful of Rose's position, Sophie immediately softened her tone. "Mrs. Garland Senior, I apologize. I'm just anxious. I hope you understand how I feel. I just can't wait any longer.""Haste makes waste. Things need to be done step by step; otherwise, they could backfire," Rose said, trying to placate Sophie while also having her own plans in mind. She softened her attitude as well."Mrs. Garland Senior, do you have a plan or not?" Sophie couldn't help but press."I visited that woman a few days ago and have come up with a comprehensive plan, but it will take two more months to implement," Rose explained."Two more months? But why? If you have a plan, let's execute it immediately!" Sophie was impatient."That woman is carrying Mercer's child right now. That child is a member of the Garland family. I must ensure

Jasmine, who understood what Calla meant, went out to open the door.Calla was curious about what Sophie had to say. In fact, she was wondering if Sophie and Mercer had continued their affair during the past few months. She imagined Sophie must be frustrated, having to wait for Mercer to divorce her after all this time.A moment later, Jasmine led Sophie into the villa.Calla sat on the couch, coldly watching as Sophie approached with a smile and sat on the couch directly opposite her.Sophie glanced at the bags Jasmine was carrying and smiled. "I bought some clothes for the baby. Since I don't know if it's a boy or a girl, I chose colors that would work for both."Calla felt uncomfortable with Sophie's lack of awkwardness and her behaving as if she had a close relationship with the baby. She immediately said, "Jasmine, why haven't you served our guest tea?""Oh, right. I overlooked that," Jasmine replied, quickly putting down the bags and heading to make tea.Calla's message

Sophie continued when she saw Calla's furrowed brows. "Did you know? As soon as you left, Mercer moved me into your old place. I sleep on the same big bed you used to sleep on now. That bed is huge. It's perfect for Mercer and me to… roll around. "You didn't satisfy him when you were together, did you? He's been clinging to me every night these past few months; I can't even get up in the mornings…" "Stop it!" Calla couldn't take it anymore and shouted, clearly emotional.The curtains, sheets, and bedding in that house were chosen by her after days of careful selection. They were in colors she loved. Now, they were all claimed by Sophie.Of course, Mercer, whom she loved, had also become Sophie's. Calla's heart was in turmoil. She pressed her hand on her chest to soothe that unbearable feeling.Seeing Calla in such distress, Sophie burst into laughter."I'm a bit tired today. I'll chat with you another day. Maybe I'll talk to you about Mercer's preferences, especially in bed." S

"Is Calla Sherman's family here?" the doctor asked in a raised voice."Doctor, how is she?" Rose remained seated while Ally approached to answer her."The patient has developed pre-eclampsia. Her condition is dangerous. Please prepare yourselves mentally!" After saying this, the doctor turned and went back into the delivery room.Upon hearing this, Jasmine and Ally looked extremely worried.Rose's eyes flickered, and she immediately instructed, "Ally, go back to the company right away and find a way to contact Mercer. Ask him to hurry back!""Yes, ma'am." Ally swiftly left.After Ally left, Rose and Sophie exchanged a glance. Sophie immediately took out her phone and went to a corner to make a call.Two minutes later, Sophie returned, nodded to Rose, and then turned to Jasmine."Jasmine, do you remember everything I told you before?""I..." As though confronted by a formidable enemy, Jasmine couldn't find the words to say."Just do as I said. If anything goes wrong, it'll be