Chapter 1321:

Eileen descended the stairs to find Ruby chatting while Roderick stood uncomfortably in the living room.

“Eileen.” Her footsteps echoed softly as she descended the stairs, each step deliberate.

Roderick, quick to notice her, walked briskly to the base of the staircase to greet her. “Eileen, I just talked with Ruby. Is it true? Are you pregnant again?”

“Yes, I am,” Eileen replied, her figure still as lithe as ever, showing no signs of her pregnancy.

Eileen led Roderick back to the living room, gently guiding him to sit beside her on the couch. Only when they both settled down did Roderick seem to relax.

“So, how’ve you been lately?” Eileen asked.

conversations had been limited to just a few text messages—brief pleasantries exchanged via

vague. “My daughter’s about eight months old now.

gone through with the divorce from Judie? It’s

moment, betraying the storm that loomed over

she asked,

six months since the divorce, but Judie refuses to let go. She’s demanding half

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gave her six months’ worth of profits after the divorce because she was struggling. The whole deal was supposed to help her get back on her feet. Your only shared asset was the restaurant, so the arrangement made sense to cover her share, but that wasn’t meant to last forever. You don’t have to support

Eileen could easily envision Judie’s

her keen insight

voice. “But every time, it ends with her crying, making a scene, or threatening me. She’s already caused

a source of constant stress. If Judie really tried something, it could

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