A heavy weight seemed to press on her chest.


    The idea of having a baby overwhelmed her.


    She was clueless about Matthew’s feelings on the matter.


    The mere possibility of pregnancy threw her into a state of panic.


    At her wit’s end, Ste felt utterly lost.


    Matthew, despite his whirlwind of emotions, gave Ste’s hand aforting squeeze and said, “I’ll have her see a doctorter.


    ”


    “That’s wise,” Lucia responded, masking her worry that it could be a false rm.


    She said, “Try not to worry too much.


    Looking after your healthes first.


    ”


    Matthew responded with a casual nod, but Ste noticed his hand was cold, deepening the dread in her heart.


    Lindsay observed the interaction between Matthew and Ste intently, a smug expression crossing her face.


    They had been married long enough to have children, she reasoned unless there was some underlying issue.


    This only validated her suspicion that they didn’t agree on having children.


    Perhaps it was Ste who didn’t want a child yet, and Lindsay was more than ready to step in if that was the case.


    Lucia’s longing for a great-grandchild was unmistakable.


    If Ste showed disinterest, it would undoubtedly disappoint her.


    Should this scenario persist, both Waldo and Lucia would find it uneptable.


    They would soon seek someone else to take Ste’s ce as Matthew’s wife.


    With both Lucia and Matthew di


    scontent, Ste and Matthew’s marriage seemed destined for divorce.


    Lindsay couldn’t hide her delight at the thought.


    Overwhelmed with joy, Lindsay devoured her entire meal.


    Ste, on the other hand, struggled to eat and left most of her food untouched.


    She excused herself from the table and hurried to the bathroom.


    There, she retched without relief, her stomach churning with nausea that refused to subside.


    After rinsing her mouth and gazing into the mirror, she found herself unconsciously caressing her abdomen.


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    Matthew entered and observed her closely.


    His expression was unreadable, his tone even.


    “Are you sure you’re pregnant?”


    epting the tissue he handed her, Ste wiped her mouth, and responded with uncertainty, “I can’t be sure, but my period hasn’te yet.


    It’s possible, given the timing.


    ”


    Matthew watched her carefully, his silence heavy with implication.