Chapter 508:

Before she could finish, a noticeable shift settled over the room. While a few of the executives kept neutral expressions, most of the family members’ faces showed obvious alarm. Billie, caught off guard, even dropped her spoon in surprise.

Deep in thought, Carrie’s hand drifted instinctively to her lower abdomen. Ever since taking the pregnancy test, she often felt as though she could sense the baby’s heartbeat. Of course, she knew it was likely just her mind playing tricks on her; after all, her late-night internet searches told her that a fetal heartbeat wouldn’t appear until at least six weeks. Still, the bond between a mother and her unborn child was something medicine couldn’t fully explain.

She opened her mouth to speak. “I…”

But Melany swiftly changed the subject. “Here, try this. It’s organic chicken from our housekeeper’s family farm.”

The executives, assuming Carrie was too young to seriously think about having children, jumped in to ease the tension. “Mrs.—”

than a kid herself. There’s really no need

Billie’s distracted expression and decided to let it go. “Yes, of course. These things happen in their own

decided now wasn’t the right moment to bring up her pregnancy. Besides, her morning sickness had eased up lately, and her hectic workdays had made her forget to schedule a prenatal check-up. For now, there wasn’t any

silence with a firm statement. “I’ve decided we’ll have a wedding ceremony.” His tone left no

been married for more

nodded in agreement. “You should’ve done this ages ago. A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime

tongue. With Carrie now known as a successful screenwriter, the

remained quiet until then, set down his fork and inquired,

with two simple words: “Not

the need to step in, explaining, “Kristopher had the wedding planner come up with a few proposals, but

hearing this. “Proposals? Let me see them. Your wedding represents the Norris family’s

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