LOGINLunch was served in the main dining hall, with several large tables set up to accommodate all the guests.
~Evangeline~"If you had to choose between me and your grandmother, who would you..""Boss." Brandon appeared in the doorway, his expression urgent. "I'm sorry to interrupt, but you need to see this right now."Nicholas's jaw tightened. "Not now, Brandon."
~Evangeline~"Eva? Are you still there?" Bella's voice pulled me back."Yeah, I'm here. I just... I can't believe this is happening.""I know. But listen to me." Bella's voice got firmer, more focused. "Your medication went through extensive trials. Hundreds of patients took it safely. The data is solid. This has to be something else. Either the patient had an underlying condition that
~Evangeline~Lunch was served in the main dining hall, with several large tables set up to accommodate all the guests.I ended up sitting at the family table with Eleanor, the grandfather, the grandmother, Sarah, Richard Junior, Adan, and unfortunately, Serena.Nicholas was at a different table with some business associates. I could feel him watching me occasionally, but I kept my atten
~Margaret~I'd spent over an hour getting ready this morning, carefully choosing an outfit that would hide my growing belly.The pregnancy was really starting to show now and no amount of strategic clothing could completely disguise it.But I'd done my best. A flowing dress with an empire waist. A structured jacket over top. I looked put together and elegant, not obviously pregnant.
~Evangeline~Adan's expression looked troubled as he stared at me, waiting for an answer.But I kept quiet. I wasn't ready to explain anything about Nicholas to him or anyone else."Nicholas asked me to check on Alexander's movements," Adan said after a moment of silence. "He wanted to know where Alexander was going, who he was meeting with, that sort of thing."
~Evangeline~The room fell completely silent the moment Eleanor opened her eyes.Everyone leaned forward, their earlier arguments forgotten in their relief and concern."Mother, how are you feeling?" Sarah asked, her voice tight with worry.
~Evangeline~
~Nicholas~I stood
~Evangeline~I stoo
~Evangeline~Bella







