Phoebe felt a chill run down her spine when she met Vanessa’s gaze; she didn’t know what mischief she was up to, so her guard against her increased. This meal was enjoyed harmoniously, with no one spoiling the atmosphere.

After dinner, everyone moved to the living room for a chat.

Vanessa walked up to Theodore and said, “Theodore, I see the lotus flowers in the lake have bloomed. Would you accompany me to see them?” Her candid demeanor made it hard to fault her.

Theodore glanced at Phoebe, and seeing her silent, he rose to his feet, and the two of them walked out shoulder to shoulder.

The night had fallen completely, so the streetlights were on, illuminating the silhouettes of the two.

One tall, straight, and noble; the other shorter, delicate, and alluring; they made quite a pair.

Evelyn sighed, “Just by looking at their silhouettes, they seem so well-matched. How come they were destined to meet, but not destined to be together?”

Everyone pretended not to hear her. Noticing that Phoebe was sitting there uncomfortably, Mrs. Reynolds found an excuse to call her away.

As the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law went upstairs, Mrs. Reynolds noticed Phoebe frequently looking out the window.

The streetlights cast a soft halo around them, and the two figures under the lights looked quite romantic, even Phoebe thought so as she gazed at them.

“If you care, you should have gone out with them just now.” Mrs. Reynolds brought her out of her daze.

Phoebe felt awkward, and she coughed lightly, “Mom, even if I wanted to go out, Theodore wouldn’t be happy.”

“You shouldn’t care if he’s happy or not. The man is yours. If he wants to go for a walk to see the lotus flowers with another woman, then you should stop him and call him foolish. Are you waiting for his conscience to refuse?” Phoebe hung her head.

Mrs. Reynolds raised her hand and poked her forehead, “Phoebe, you need to take the initiative, don’t give others the opportunity to insert themselves between you and your husband.”

Phoebe rubbed her sore forehead, “Oh.”

“There’s no other woman who can’t be outdone, only a wife who doesn’t make an effort. Do you understand?” Mrs. Reynolds looked anxious for her.

Vanessa had been pursuing Theodore relentlessly, and yet she remained indifferent. If one day Theodore truly shifted his affections, she’d have nowhere to turn for comfort.

Looking at Mrs. Reynolds and thinking of Vanessa’s gaze a few moments ago, she pursed her lips and said, “Mom, are you and Dad okay?”

Mrs. Reynolds frowned at her, “We’re an old couple; what could be wrong?”

Phoebe looked at Mrs. Reynolds’ expression and knew she was still in the dark. She felt bad and was torn about whether to warn Mrs. Reynolds.

This was really hard for her to bring up. Whether she said it or not, she might end up being the villain.

Mrs. Reynolds looked at her for a while and asked, “Phoebe, did you see something, or hear something?”

“No, no.” Phoebe quickly shook her head, afraid that Mrs. Reynolds would overthink.

She hurriedly said, “Mom, I’m busy spinning around at the company all day; I don’t have a chance to see or hear anything.”

“Really?” Mrs. Reynolds looked suspicious.

Phoebe pursed her lips, “Really.”

Mrs. Reynolds looked doubtful, but she didn’t dwell on it. Her gaze landed on Phoebe’s flat belly, and she asked, “Why haven’t we heard any news from you yet? Have you taken the medicine on time? I’ll go get more for you.” “Mom, I can’t let you do that. Just give me the prescription and the address, and I’ll go get it myself,” Phoebe quickly replied.

Mrs. Reynolds thought for a moment, “That works. I’ll give you the prescription; the address is on it. Remember to pick it up. And if work is too busy, consider hiring more help. Your main task now is to bring a healthy baby boy into the Reynolds family.”

Phoebe felt her heart ache. She feared she might disappoint her mother-in-law in this regard.

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