Chapter 1016: Was She Overthinking?

Marie finally nodded and waved at Nathan, standing nearby.

Nathan let out a sigh of relief and gave Tina a grateful glance.

Inside the house.

Marie carried the groceries into the kitchen, saying she wanted to heat something up.

Tina, not giving it much thought, hung up her coat and went to the living room to turn on the TV for Sophia.

Just as she sat down, a thought struck her. She got up and walked into the kitchen, only to see Marie calmly moving aside the herbal medicine that Uncle hadn't had the chance to pour out. She placed a new pot on the stove.

If she and Uncle hadn't left in a hurry, leaving the kitchen in such a state of disarray, she might have thought she was hallucinating.

Did she just miss it?

Impossible.

When Marie turned around and saw Tina standing behind her, she waved her off. "I'll handle this. Go sit in the living room. No need to come in here."

Tina hesitated, thinking of Uncle's reaction the last time he was stirred up. She knew she had to clarify things to prevent a repeat of what happened before.

"Mom, this medicine is for me."

Marie's hand froze, and the spoon she was holding clattered into the pot. She turned abruptly, her eyes wide as she stared at Tina. "It's for you? What's wrong with you? Did the doctor make a mistake?"

That was a lot to process at once.

Tina couldn't guess what Marie was thinking, so she decided to reassure her for now. "I've just had trouble eating lately. This medicine is just to help with my appetite."

It wasn't a lie, but it wasn't the full truth either.

She was well aware of how much the Farrell family valued her. If her pregnancy were revealed, she'd probably be confined to the house, and even if she went out, she'd be followed by countless people. It was better to follow Uncle's advice and wait a little longer before announcing it.

Hearing Tina's explanation, Marie nodded, completely dismissing any suspicions. "That makes sense. You're too thin, and with how busy you've been, your body won't hold up if you don't eat more. There's not much medicine left. Should I buy more for you?"

Tina's brow twitched hard. "No need. I'm fine now."

Marie, speaking from experience, advised, "These herbal medicines work slowly, but they're harmless to the body. Taking a few more doses to nourish yourself wouldn't hurt."

Tina was speechless.

she feared she'd be pickled by the

passed without further

of Tina's favorite dishes, steaming hot, and set them on the table. She even served Sophia half a

no choice but to sit at the table, nibbling at

face lit up. She picked up a piece of rib and placed it in Tina's bowl. "Tina, you

bowl. "Tina, eat your food. Don't worry about her. Try

it."

up the fish, and was about to eat when

chopsticks and rushed

was startled. "Tina, what's

Marie was also stunned.

then at the food on the

to find his mother and sister arguing over a

"Is it too spicy?"

been great lately. If I'd

here. Tina doesn't like strong flavors, especially anything fishy. I told

said fish is nutritious. I wanted to make something

Tina, Jared's heart tightened. "Mom,

pointed toward the bathroom. "Tina wasn't feeling well and went to the

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strode over, his

sound of running water, he relaxed slightly and knocked gently. "Tina,

deep breath

the other. "Why

head. "I didn't even eat. I just smelled

Jared's brow furrowed deeply.

doesn't

couldn't hide the concern in

returned to the living room, the

with worry. "Tina, it's all my fault. We'll skip that dish. There are plenty of others.

pressed her lips

couldn't eat anything

hand. "Mom, Tina's not feeling well. She won't be able to eat anything. Don't force her. If she throws up

of guilt. She was about to clear

eyes lit up with

lately, even from the slightest

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