Chapter 1041:

Before the silence could stretch any further, Alicia slid over, looping her arm through Myla’s and offering a bright smile to break the tension. “Myla, we’d better get moving. Traffic might be heavy, and it’ll take a while to reach the restaurant.”

Myla quickly pulled herself together, masking her disappointment behind a calm exterior. “You’re right. Let’s go.”

The group made their way toward the waiting cars without another word.

Jeffery spoke up, breaking the quiet. “Dad, Mom, you two should ride up front.”

Myla hesitated, glancing at Linsey, but the memory of Linsey’s guarded reaction made her reconsider pressing any closer.

There would be other chances to close the gap—she knew that if she forced things now, she would only push Linsey further away.

So, Linsey and Alicia made their way to the second car, leaving the others to the first.

making sure the more spacious area in

made even the simplest things tricky for Alicia, and she

her struggle, reached out to offer a

said, her

everyone settled, the car eased away from the curb,

newest

deliberately careful,

tone gentle. “Linsey, did you

“I’m fine. I

and shyness. “I did eat before I left the house, but I’m already hungry again. Cravings hit at the strangest times

conversation with Alicia. “That’s completely normal. Pregnancy has

“Honestly, ever since I got pregnant, all I want to

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