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.—”

more than a kid herself. There’s really no need

go. “Yes, of course. These

and her hectic workdays had made her forget to schedule a prenatal check-up. For now, there wasn’t any solid confirmation anyway. With these

have a wedding ceremony.” His tone left no room for debate; it wasn’t a suggestion but

distracted state, frowning. “You’ve been married for more than two years. What’s the point of a

this ages ago. A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and it

the sentiment but decided to hold her tongue. With Carrie now known as a successful screenwriter, the Norris family no longer had any reason to feel

quiet until then, set down his fork and inquired, “Have

responded with two simple words: “Not

come up with a few proposals, but we’re still in

upon hearing this. “Proposals? Let me see them. Your wedding

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