Chapter 116

Chapter 116

Rupert was stunned. “Dad, this… this is too sudden. I need to discuss this with Claudia. Is that okay?”

“Rupert, we bought that house for you. Now that we have nowhere to live, do we need your wife’s permission to stay with our son? You’re really spineless,” Jimmy criticized.

Rupert quickly explained, “Dad, that’s not what I meant. I just need to let Claudia know so she can prepare. I’m sure she’ll be happy to have you over.”

“If that’s the case, then take us to your place now,” Jimmy insisted. “Your mom just got out of the hospital and isn’t fully recovered yet. Do you really want us to be homeless?”

“Dad, of course not,” Rupert forced a smile. “Dad, let’s go.”

Jimmy and Peyton got into Rupert’s car.

Once inside, Rupert glanced at his parents through the rearview mirror, his brow furrowed.

He started the car and drove away from the hospital.

His hands gripped the steering wheel tightly, his heart filled with anxiety.

When the car stopped, Jimmy got out and realized they weren’t at Rupert’s neighborhood.

Jimmy looked up and saw the sign for a hotel. “Rupert, what’s the meaning of this?”

“Dad, Mom, please stay at the hotel for just one night,” Rupert said cautiously.

“You know Claudia’s been alone at home since she got pregnant, and I’m always at work. “The house is a mess, and the rooms are filled with clutter. I’ll clean up tonight and pick you up tomorrow. It’ll be more comfortable for you. What do you think?”

Jimmy glanced at Peyton, who had remained silent.

Peyton spoke softly, “Let’s listen to Rupert. One night won’t hurt.”

Dad,” Rupert felt the crisis was averted and hurried into the hotel. “I’ll

Jimmy and Peyton in the

Claudia was

a bag on the coffee table. “Look, I bought

sorts of food. Seeing her favorites, she couldn’t help

you’re the best.” Claudia wrapped her arms around Rupert’s neck. “You’re so good

else would I be good to?” Rupert kissed Claudia.

fat. I’ve already gained three

people gain ten pounds in two months of pregnancy,” Rupert said. “You’re only up three pounds. You’re not even close to that.”

as fat as you say. You’ll hate me and leave me. Waa…” Claudia started

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Chapter 116

I ever leave you? You’re carrying our child for the Reed family. I’ll

still be the

fat!” Claudia bit her lip. “You’re the

are beautifully slim.” Rupert drew a ball on his

amused and

Rupert cupped her face. “I’ll go cook. I’ll make you some tomato

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made it right?

an egg, add water, and toss in some tomato slices. Just wait

and Claudia sat at the table, she frowned slightly

fine.” Rupert served her half a bowl, adding a few tomato slices.

even edible?” Claudia was highly skeptical.

Rupert took a sip of the soup himself and even ate the slightly burnt fried egg.

up her bowl and took a small sip. It didn’t taste bad–just the sweet and sour flavor of tomatoes. She then dug into her favorite

in just over ten minutes. “Claudia, let’s go for a

felt more motivated. Honestly, she could continue eating like this without exercising, and it wouldn’t

walked around White River Park outside the

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