It should have smelled delicious, but to Ste, it was repulsive.


    Her face soured, and she quickly covered her mouth before rushing out.


    Be stood up, concerned.


    “I’m going to check on her.


    ”


    But Matthew stopped her and said, “Stay and eat.


    I’ll go check on her.


    ”


    He then hurried after Ste.


    Be felt slightly reassured, knowing Matthew was with Ste.


    She resumed her seat, her gaze lingering on the path they had taken.


    Lucia and Waldo exchanged looks, both confused and worried.


    Suddenly, Lucia’s face lit up with realization.


    Waldo was surprised at her reaction and asked, “What’s up?”


    Lucia eximed, “It just dawned on me.


    Ste’s sudden reaction… Could she be pregnant? Do you remember my early days of pregnancy?”


    As soon as the words left her mouth, Lindsay’s hold on her utensils tightened, her expression contorting in disbelief.


    Ste was pregnant!


    Lindsay struggled to conceal her envy, keeping her emotions under wraps.


    When Ste and Matthew returned from the bathroom, they overheard Lucia’s spection and were both surprised.


    Ste subconsciously tightened her hold on Matthew’s hand.


    Lucia, oblivious to the tension, smiled brightly at them.


    Convinced that Ste might be pregnant but not wanting to cause any stress, she nced subtly at Ste’s abdomen and asked with warmth, “Ste, are you feeling any better now? Is everything okay?”


    “Yeah, I’m fine.


    Sorry for worrying you,” Ste responded, taking her seat amid a whirlwind of emotions.


    Lucia turned to a servant and said, “Please prepare some Light food.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    Ste might have an upset stomach.


    Ste, if you’re still not feeling well, remind Matthew to take you to the hospital.


    ”


    Feeling the weight of everyone’s gaze, Ste shifted ufortably in her seat.


    She was aware that Matthew was hesitant about starting a family.


    If she were indeed pregnant, would he be supportive? Or would he suggest an abortion, as he had in the past?


    Lindsay, picking up on Ste’s difort, secretly spected whether Ste was apprehensive about the baby, fearing it might interfere with her career.


    Seizing the moment, Lindsay feigned concern and said, “Having an upset stomach is not a minor thing.


    Ste, you should head to the hospital for a check-up.


    If you’re really pregnant, Grandpa and Grandma will be thrilled.


    ”


    Ste’s heart raced as she met the expectant looks of the three elders.


    She knew Lindsay must have said those words out of ulterior motives, but she couldn’t muster the focus to address them now.