Chapter 1007

Mr. Walker had been a little irritated at first, but the second he heard Autumn was pregnant, he was floored.

He stared at Anastasia, disbelief written all over his face. "Anastasia, are you serious?"

After their first child, nothing. Autumn's health had always been fragile, and now, well into her fifties, she was expecting? It sounded impossible.

Anastasia just smiled, a twinkle in her eye. "That's what I heard today. You'll see for yourself when you get home, Mr. Walker."

Now, with this news hanging in the air, Mr. Walker couldn't wait to get back. All his earlier annoyance vanished; he was nearly bouncing out of his seat.

Anastasia had been trying to figure out how to break the news. Jarod's little nudge had set it all up perfectly.

She kept her words just vague enough—after all, it was true Autumn had called Katelyn.

Herman seized the moment to offer his congratulations. "Mr. Walker, talk about good fortune! A promotion and a baby on the way-double happiness! That's something to celebrate."

The tension finally melted from Mr. Walker's face, replaced by a grin he couldn't hide. "Thank you, Mr. Salstrom. Let's end here for tonight—I need to get home and find out for myself."

"Of course," Herman said, nodding. "I'll walk you out."

Jarod was left sidelined as Herman stood up to see Mr. Walker off.

was true. Honestly,

sidewalk. Anastasia nudged her husband. "Given Mr. Walker's reaction, do you

he acted. But there's someone else who needs to get the

"Devin?" Anastasia guessed.

nodded. "I'll have Nelson leak

we're about to see some real

age was

in the driveway caught her attention. She checked the

Walker was

later, he burst through the door and hurried

alright? Are you feeling

fine," she said, puzzled. "Why are

Walker looked like he could barely contain himself.

up straight,

told a soul

dinner-she said she overheard you talking to Mrs. Salstrom. Autumn, please, just tell me.

realized it was Katelyn who

was stable before telling Mr. Walker. Now that he knew, she could only nod. "Yes. I went to the hospital this morning. It's

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