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.

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Roderick replied, his answer vague. “My daughter’s about eight months old now. Mom takes care of her most days

“Have you really gone through with the divorce from Judie? It’s been, what—six months? How’s the restaurant

a fleeting moment, betraying the storm that loomed over his life. Eileen noticed

What’s going on?” she asked, leaning in slightly, her concern

his frustration clear. “Yeah, it’s been more than six months since the divorce, but Judie refuses

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in disbelief. “You 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.

Eileen could easily

familiarity had given her keen insight into Judie’s

Roderick admitted, frustration evident in his voice. “But every time, it ends with her crying, making a scene, or threatening me. She’s

chance at a better life, but it was also becoming a source of constant stress. If Judie really tried something,

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