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I tried to resist, but he had effectively cut off all my escape routes.

"Aren't you supposed to help me with a bath, or were you just talking big, huh?"

After a night of too much excitement and exhaustion, I woke up late the next day, the sun already high in the sky.

Blearily coming to, a quick glance at the clock had me jolting awake. Gregory was already up, and I couldn't help but chide him, "Why didn't you wake me?"

I had promised to deliver lunch to Chris!

Before he could reply, I threw off the covers, ready to rush out. Elmwood Villas wasn't far from the hospital; if I hurried, I could still make it on time. Gregory was quick to grab me, urging, "What's the rush? Slow down."

He glanced at the clock and added, "Your bestie's probably already enjoying her lobster mac and cheese."

"She is?"

Realizing what he meant, I asked, "Did you arrange for someone to deliver it?"

He gave me a look that said, "Guess," with a raised eyebrow.

I was sure of it then.

Heading to the hospital later, I knew I'd have some juicy gossip to share!

But, as if Christine had read my mind, I found the hospital room empty.

Only Ramona was there.

Seeing me look for Christine, she said, "Chris went to the office. She said to keep a tab on lunch, and you can treat her back later."

I laughed lightly, "She's playing coy after getting a treat, huh?"

Opening the insulated food container I brought, I said, "Gregory specially requested Mr. Abdul's healing stew recipe, and had Zoe prepare it for you. Let's see how you like it."

I served a bowl and handed it to Ramona.

Taking the bowl, she sighed, "Gregory may seem indifferent, but when it comes to anything related to you, he's all in."

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"That's wonderful."

Ramona smiled at me, "My dear Lily, surrounded by family, love, and

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friends, and soon, a little one. way. No troubles, just happiness.

"You're right."

Sitting by the bed, I smiled sweetly, "I'm very happy, so I'll share my luck with you, Ramona. Let's be happy together." She tucked a stray hair behind my ear, "Good."

...

In the following days, Gregory was constantly out early and back late.

Christine mentioned it was because Klein, stubborn even in his hospital bed, kept stirring up trouble, giving Gregory a hard time.

The Ford family's affairs were

complex, and there wasn't much could do except take care of myself and Ramona, trying not to cause any more trouble for him.

He needed to handle the Ford family's issues without additional worries.

During those days at the hospital with Ramona, I also had a prenatal checkup. The hCG levels had

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doubled nicely, and the doctor said the embryo was developing well.

That put my mind at ease.

All we had to do now was wait for Gregory to sort out the Ford family's mess. Once that was over, all the bad luck should be behind us. The future looked peaceful and promising...

The day Ramona was discharged, the weather finally cleared after days of dreary rain, a rare sunny day.

But the good mood was short-lived upon returning to Elmwood Villas, thanks to an unwelcome visitor at the door.

Victor, waiting at the entrance, approached quickly as soon as he saw me helping Ramona out of the elevator, "Mom."