Chapter 168

Suzan offered a gentle smile. "Maybe I'm just in a good mood lately. So, where do you want to go shopping?"

They wandered through a few designer boutiques, and Suzan took the initiative to help Sigrid pick out a new bracelet from the latest collection. When it came time to pay, she swiped the card without so much as a blink.

Sigrid could hardly contain her delight. "Suzan, you're so good to me!"

"Of course I am—you're my little sister, aren't you?" Suzan replied with a cheerful laugh.

After all, it was Mitchell's credit card footing the bill. As far as Suzan was concerned, there was no harm done; as long as she could win over Adeline and Sigrid, her place as Mrs. Lloyd would be secure.

For lunch, Suzan deliberately chose an upscale restaurant. When it came time to order, she casually avoided any raw or cold dishes, settling instead on a plate of steamed fish.

When the food arrived, the fish was placed right in front of her. Suzan immediately frowned, pretending to gag as if the sight—or smell—was unbearable.

Sigrid's eyes widened in alarm. "Suzan, are you okay? Are you feeling sick?"

"It's nothing. I just feel a little nauseous whenever

enough daytime TV to put two and two together. She lowered her voice, asking,

the thought had just occurred to her. "I think I'm a week late, actually. I've been tired a lot lately. Do you really think I could be

on an expression of genuine

be it! I'm going to be an aunt!" Sigrid clapped her hands excitedly. "Mom's

grandchild. Now, it seemed, her wish was about to

I'm not sure if it's

I'll keep it secret!" Sigrid promised, winking

Sigrid well enough to be sure that the news would reach Adeline in no

herself, her tone warmer than ever. "Suzan, why don't you come over for dinner this weekend? I'll have the

satisfaction but kept her tone demure. "Thank you, Mrs. Lloyd. I'll be there on

Suzan leaned back in her chair, a smile tugging at her lips. She gently stroked her stomach and whispered, "Alright, little one. It's up to you now- hold tight to the Lloyds for Mommy.

arrived, and Suzan made her way to the Lloyd family's

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