Chapter 109

Rubica barely managed to think straight again.

'Did she say that on purpose? Now, that lie is too big to be used as an excuse to get rid of these people. Plus, such a lie will only bring even bigger problems afterward.'

And, she couldn't even dare to imagine how Edgar would feel at hearing the news. He would be so shocked. Still, they had come too far and saying she wasn't pregnant now would only cause a bigger uproar.

"Goodbye."

She couldn't believe what was happening. The best she could do was to say goodbye to the relatives as they left. After they were gone, Ann brought a blanket and put it around Rubica's belly.

"You have endured it so well."

Ann couldn't have looked more serious. Elise hadn't even imagined Rubica was pregnant, but she managed to get out from the shock and smiled happily. The news of the upcoming baby was more than enough to delight everyone.

"Ann, why on earth did you say that?"