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Chapter 172

Locy was several years older than Sarah.

His parents had been on their case about selling down and starting a family, Itching for the day they could spoil a grandchild

But since Lacy’s girlfriend was Sarah, the wedding had been on hold until now.

Now that Surah was pregnant, their folks would be over the moon.

Compared to the joy of a child, what was a mere eighty grand?

Locy couldn’t stop smiling at the thought. He was eager to rush home and share the fantastic news with his parents.

Then Sarah added, “Remember the fuss about the wedding fund last time? My folks were really upset. Don’t you think your parents should come over and apologize to mine?”

The previous standoff over the wedding fund had left Sarah’s family feeling cold, since the Browns hadn’t been willing to part with the

money

Lacy nodded eagerly. “Of course! Don’t worry, Sarah, I’ll make sure they apologize”

“That’s good to hear.” Sarah sighed in relief, confident that Lacy wasn’t the man Anthea had made him out to be

How could she and their child not be worth more to Lacy than a measly eight grand?

Back at home, Lacy broke the news to his parents.

looked at him in shock, asking. “What did

pregnant! She’s carrying my child!” replied Lacy

reading the newspaper, beamed with joy,

from his bag. “Here, take a look. It’s the official

exclaiming, “We’re going to have an heir! Bless the

his knees in gratitude

“Is it true?

you’re going to

seem too thrilled, her brows furrowed,

pregnancy to

was taken aback.

me she hasn’t made any

looking to use a child to tie

before marriage! Completely

family must have been cursed to

just that our family should

Debra’s tone

Dad could

Bob stood up, brushing himself off, “We were wrong that day. It was our first visit, and we shouldn’t have shown up empty–handed. And about the wedding fund, eighty thousand really isn’t much. Now that Sarah’s pregnant, it wouldn’t

shot Bob a glare. “What do you know? Who’s running this house,

clammed up instantly, silent as a mouse

Lacy was confused by

ready for a street fight, “That little hussy! She thinks she’s got one over on me

soft–hearted, just like his

Sarah married into the family, Lacy would surely bend over backwards

leave Debra’s authority as

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