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Sasha let out a derisive snort. This not-so-innocent woman was wasting her acting talents here by not being on stage. What a damn shame.

She scoffed dismissively, "There's plenty of booze, all lined up right here. Drink all you want. Nobody's stopping you."

Heidi's eyes shifted helplessly around the room, her voice pitiful, "If you all could just forgive me, I'd be willing to die for it." She picked up her glass and knocked back another drink. Just as she was about to continue her charade, Grandpa Wilson suddenly barked, "Enough, Sasha. She has apologized. Just for my sake, drink up, and let's put this to bed."

Sasha knew she'd look petty if she carried on. Without a second thought, she reached for her glass. But then, she caught a glint of calculation in Heidi's eyes.

Sasha realized she was nearly duped by Heidi's ploy. If she drank that glass, her secret pregnancy would be out in the open. Heidi must be using this ruse to test whether Clara was pregnant or not. Sasha put the glass back down and said nonchalantly, "Sorry, Ms. Heidi, but I'm on my period, so I can't really drink. I accept your apology, though." Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"Ms. Sasha, aren't you pregnant? How can you

mouth, feigning innocence. "Oh, I'm sorry, Ms. Sasha. I forgot you

at Sasha, "What pregnancy? What are you talking

"you tried

have a boyfriend. How could I be pregnant? She's just trying

pregnancy test report and handed it to Grandpa Wilson. With a smug look, Heidi said, "Ms. Sasha doesn't have a boyfriend? That's not what I saw. I saw you at the clinic today. You are six weeks pregnant.

apologetic words were tainted with smugness. She not only revealed Sasha's unwed pregnancy

The cold liquid cascaded down Heidi's face, ruining

shriek, tears welling up as she glared at Sasha, "Ms. Sasha, I'm so sorry for exposing your scandal, but you