Chapter 169

Suzan feigned panic, her voice shaky. "I... I was going to tell you once I was certain..."

Adeline cut her off, her face lighting up with joy. "This is wonderful news! Suzan, from today on, you're moving in with us. I'll make sure you're well taken care of."

Mitchell's expression shifted uncertainly before he spoke in a low, steady voice. "Mom, I need to talk to Suzan alone about this."

It was all happening so fast-he needed a moment to process.

In his study, Mitchell fixed his gaze on Suzan. "Did you do this on purpose?"

Suzan's eyes grew moist in an instant. "Mitchell, what are you saying? Don't you want this baby?"

Mitchell tugged at his tie in frustration. "That's not what I mean. It's just... it's all so sudden."

He'd never imagined Suzan would get pregnant. He'd always been careful, taken every precaution.

How did this even happen?

"I know you've been under a lot of stress lately," Suzan murmured, her head lowered in wounded innocence. "That's why I wanted to wait until things were more stable before telling you. If you really don't want it, I can—”

out a long sigh. "It's here now, so we'll go through

And lately, his father had been pressing him harder than ever for a legitimate heir. Those illegitimate brats circling on the sidelines were getting

own child, he'd finally

maybe the timing

his arms, wrapping her arms around his waist, the

gently patted her back, though his eyes were clouded

and the

he'd just let things play

nutritious meals and even called in the family doctor to

have to take extra good care of yourself now. This will be

give birth to a son

had been with Mitchell for years and hadn't produced so much as an egg. Thank goodness they'd

"Thank you,

as well, and Vera was beside herself

was a chip

in the Lloyd

rushed to greet her, hovering anxiously and fussing over her like she was made of porcelain. "Oh, my darling girl, you're worth your weight in gold now.

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