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Chapter 741

Chapter 741

They were surprised.

It had always been great every time she came for her check-up. The doctor had never spoken to her privately. Why...

Cordelia squeezed Zephyr's hand nervously.

"Hubby, did something happen?"

"No, definitely not!" He was actually nervous too.

Although he always teased his son, he was his child. A life that he made.

He tried to cheer up and smiled at Cordelia. He held her hand and took her to the doctor's office.

Her exclusive doctor was a kind, local lady. She was an expert in obstetrics and gynecology.

She was quite experienced.

She showed a kind smile as she watched them walk in.

"This is your report."

Cordelia looked at it anxiously.

The report showed that everything was good. So why did the doctor get them here?

The doctor looked at Zephyr with a cryptic look.

"No need to worry. You and your child are great. It's just that there's something that you'll need to watch out for. I must remind you again, sir."

He opened up his ears and listened attentively.

The doctor said slowly. "She's due soon and can't be doing intense exercise... Sir, do you understand me?"

Zephyr was stunned. Cordelia, who was next to him, was flushed.

The doctor proceeded to explain the report with a serious face. She was professional. "These indicate that it's unstable... At this stage, the fetus' head is slowly moving down toward the pelvis. If the exercise is too frequent, it'll affect the fetus.

"There's nothing that she can do now. Please be patient, sir. After she has given birth and recuperated, the two of you can proceed with your love life slowly..."

Cordelia was flushing, and her heart was pounding. She got up quickly and ran away.

Zephyr even explained to the doctor before going after her, "I've been soft. How is it possible that—"

Cordelia returned suddenly and pulled him away. "Are you done?"

The doctor chuckled as she watched them leave.

Cordelia had been walking in front while Zephyr followed behind with his head dropped low like a good boy. He dared not even hold her hand.

The few bodyguards were trying so hard not to laugh out loud.

He turned his head to glare at them. They went to get the car and pick up supplements, respectively, while the rest followed behind far away. They did not dare to get closer.

"Cordelia...

"Wifey..."

Mr. Z was humble and weak now.

"Please stop embarrassing me!"

Cordelia stopped. Although she looked terrible, a slight smile was at the corner of her lips.

She took out all of her cards and shoved them into his hands.

He was confused.

"Here, I'm returning them to you."

He was shocked. "What's this?"

She was giving back all of his money?

Cordelia's doe eyes were playful. "Take them. Please, stop coming into my room!"

"Are you separating with me, wifey?"

"Yes!"

"I don't agree with that!" Mr. Z argued immediately. "Um... Our son needs fatherly love! I can only go to bed after feeling and talking to him every night!"

Cordelia widened her eyes. She was not sure whether to laugh or to cry.

Why was he playing the fatherly love card now? He was so hostile toward their son before!

No matter what, he wanted to be in the room, even if it meant that he had to sleep on the floor.

"Wifey, you want to boycott me while staying in the room with our son. That's unfair!"

"You get mad easily," Cordelia said flatly. "You can calm down when you stay in a room on your own."

"What..."

Chapter 742

Chapter 742

Just when Zephyr was going to say something, someone suddenly passed by.

Cordelia also noticed that and looked where he looked."

"Isn't that Aunt Hannah?"

He instinctively hugged Cordelia.

Hannah came alone, and the way she walked was secretive. Looking at where she was going, she must have gone to the obstetrics and gynecology department.

"Why is she here too?" Cordelia frowned. "Did she follow us?"

Zephyr gathered the bodyguards to protect them on the way to the car park.

No matter whether she was following them or not, even if she had ill intentions, she had no advantage over them!

Zephyr said in a deep voice, "Cordelia, I'll tell the butler and housekeeper to watch your food. You definitely can't eat anything that my uncle and aunt sent!" "Hmm, got it." Cordelia nodded.

He smirked. "So, I must protect you."

"Oh... What else?"

"And I must sleep next to you for full protection!"

...

Trinity was doing the last preparations for her new movie.

She kept changing the script, yet it was still not perfect. She was irritated as Ava would put on airs during the rehearsal every now and then.

When she was focused on amending the script at the scene today, the actors rehearsed independently. Ava was the only one lying on the chaise lounge with a nail artist doing her nails while kneeling. Fredric bought snacks for everyone. Ava glanced at him and scoffed.

He felt uncomfortable with her around.

Trinity pulled him aside and smiled. "She's showing her attitude before she became successful. All you brought are burgers and fries. She's the daughter of a prestigious family. How could she eat this?"

Fredric looked terrible.

"But I love it!" Trinity laughed out loud and took out the burger and drinks from the bag.

"Hey, you can't drink this!" He took it over. It was iced Coke.

He did not want her to drink that, so he gave her a cup of hot milk tea. "This is the drink I got exclusively for you!"

"But I want something cold!"

"No." Fredric had a stern face.

"I object!"

"Objection overruled."

"You..."

Fredric raised his eyebrow with pride and handed her the milk tea.

The temperature was perfect. It was perfect for her, who was always cold.

He put two straws in it. One for her, one for him.

"What's this?" She smiled and said. "You can't afford to buy another milk tea?"

"No..." He looked at her and said, "I'm always cold too. So, I want to drink something hot... with you!"

She had yet to drink it, but her cheeks felt warm.

Soon, Neil came in with Aurelia.

The assistant director was surprised to see him. They were still picking the male lead for this movie. Also, she had heard that he was unwilling to be in it.

However, he came today!

It was just that... How come there was a pretty lady with him?

The assistant director greeted him. Just when she was going to call Trinity, he stopped her.

"No need to interrupt her. I'm just passing by."

"Are you here for the audition?" The assistant director smiled in a fawning manner. "If you are, I'll make the arrangement for you!"

"I really am not." Neil's tone was flat.

However, Aurelia looked where he was looking. She was sharp to notice the change in his eyes.

Trinity, who was not far away, was drinking a cup of drinks with Fredric with their heads against each other.

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Chapter 743

Aurelia recognized Fredric. He was quite handsome in his suit, especially with his gold-framed glasses and his elegant demeanor with an overbearingness between his brows. It was hard for women not to fall for him.

She looked down and smiled. He was no longer the clumsy, hurt man she had picked up from the street back then. He was healed now and had returned to his world of glory.

He even had a beautiful and talented girlfriend with him.

Meanwhile, Trinity was sincerely smiling from her heart.

Aurelia was happy for him. She thought they were perfect for each other.

However, when she looked at Neil again...

She discarded her smile. She held her breath and dared not speak.

She had never seen this man being so serious after spending some time.

Aurelia carefully asked in a testing manner, "Uncle... Hehe, why did you bring me here today? Are you making me a star?"

When Neil snapped back to his senses, only then he remembered a petite lady was standing next to him.

He had heard that Trinity was preparing to shoot a movie. He only wanted to visit her to come here.

Aurelia was a bit blue but kept smiling. "Uncle, aren't you going to say hi to Trinity? She didn't notice us even after we've been standing here for so long!"

He frowned.

'Say hi?'

That was right. He would definitely mess with them whenever he saw Trinity and Fredric being so close in the past. He would always mess with Fredric, at least. However, he seemed to have lost that behavior now.

Neil was calm. As he watched Trinity smiling happily, he thought the milk tea must be really sweet.

Just like Zephyr, who never ate dessert, would be over the moon when he ate the cookies and cakes Cordelia made.

Neil smiled. Apart from giving his blessing, there was nothing else that he wanted for them.

"Uncle?" Aurelia pulled the corner of his shirt, worried. "Uncle, have you become a fool?" He glared at her. "You're the fool!"

Aurelia looked at Trinity and Fredric and then at him. She decided to do something drastic. No matter what, she could not let him lose his dignity after losing the woman he liked! "Ahem!" She faked a cough, playfully looked at him, and pointed at her sleeve.

He was confused. "What are you doing?"

"I got you something yummy!"

Neil was rendered speechless.

"But I got into a tiny trouble." Aurelia giggled. "Could you get it out for me?"

Neil shook his head helplessly. He had been playing this childish game with her many times these days, but she could not get sick of it!

He had no idea what new trick she had gotten today!

"Aurelia..."

"Quickly! It's dropping!"

Neil grabbed onto the plastic wrap in her sleeve.

A small lollipop came out after he shook it softly.

She signaled him to keep shaking it.

Neil widened his eyes. After taking the lollipop out, another one came out, and it did not stop there. Each of them had different colors, representing different flavors. Lollipops came out of her sleeve like a rainbow. He was holding the other end of the rainbow.

Aurelia smiled happily. Her eyes were pure. Neil filled her eyes when the sun shone.

"Tadaa!" Aurelia was like a happy kid after all of the lollipops were taken out.

"Do you like it, uncle?"

"Um..." He thought it was terribly childish.

However, he could not help but smile as he looked into her eyes.

What they did stunned the onlookers, which made Fredric and Trinity look over.

"It's them!" Trinity was surprised.

They were uncomfortable since they had been love rivals before. However, Fredric was grateful for Neil. After all, they were in a foreign country. He had only spoken to Neil as he was persistent in looking for Trinity.

Fredric took the initiative to shake his hands.

Neil stretched his hand. They put their grudge behind them.

"Eh, this is romantic!" Trinity looked at the colorful lollipops. "Neil, you should be the one who prepared these. Why did you get a girl to do that?"

Aurelia smiled like a fool.

"When did you buy these?" asked Neil. "You didn't take them out after we walked for so long!"

Aurelia crossed her arms and said nothing.

She could not tell him she had bought these lollipops on the first day she stayed at the hotel.

Neil had bought her sanitary pads on that day. They came with colorful packaging-it was an expensive brand. She had cried. Nobody had spoiled her like that or shown her the rainbow. Therefore, she wanted to give him a rainbow.

After thinking about it, she seemed to only be able to afford a couple of lollipops to show her gratitude...

"Are you here for the audition?" Trinity smiled as she looked at Neil. "We don't want to trouble the best actor for a low-cost movie!"

"Mm-hmm." Neil remained proud. "I didn't want to be in it at first. There are many actors who deserve a chance! But since I'm here, I shall—"

Trinity ignored him before he could finish.

Neil was stunned.

She had all of her attention on Aurelia's face.

She kept looking in deep thought before getting the assistant director over.

"Quickly, bring the camera!"

The assistant director brought the camera over immediately.

Trinity took a few steps back and pointed the camera at Aurelia after looking from a couple of angles.

"Sis, what..."

"Don't move!" Trinity clicked the shutter.

She was excited. "Good, turn around... Show me your side profile. Good!"

Aurelia did as she instructed.

Soon, the pictures were uploaded. Everyone gathered to look at the computer, and the staff could not stop complimenting. "Aurelia, you're so photogenic!

"Look, Fredric. She's pretty, no matter the angle. She's perfect! She's perfect for art films, the kind where you can do close-ups of her face!

"Hey, Neil!" Trinity said in excitement. "Don't you think so? You've been in the industry for so long. Have you seen any actress who is like this?"

Neil looked indifferent but felt uncomfortable.

"What?" He grumbled, "Are you trying to get her to be in your movie? She's not trained. Why would she do that!?"

Trinity frowned.

Neil was not... a jealous man before! What happened to him today?

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Chapter 744

"What's wrong with you?" Trinity stared at Neil in confusion. "Don't you usually love promoting rookies?"

Neil pursed his lips and said nothing.

Trinity said it herself that he would usually do that!

That was right. If they were in Centrolis, he was willing to promote the juniors and give opportunities to rookies.

However, Aurelia was an exception!

He knew that if Aurelia was recognized, it would be a piece of cake for her to be famous, given her talent and appearance. However, fame came at a price, especially in the toxic entertainment industry.

She did not come from a prestigious background. Even if she did, she could not prevent people from scheming against her. Most importantly, as soon as an actress became famous, she could not prevent the gossip...

When Neil thought that there might be gossip revolving around her and other actors...

Neil's face was cold as he remained silent.

He clenched his fists. Where did this strange feeling come from exactly?

He could not figure that out himself.

"Hey!" Trinity poked him. "Hey!"

"What!?" Neil glared at her.

Fredric went up to protect his girlfriend. He stared at him with his condescending lawyer eyes.

"What's wrong with you?" Trinity frowned. After thinking about it, she suddenly realized he must have done this for a reason.

He had always been a visionary. At that moment, he must have foreseen what it would be like when Aurelia became famous. She smiled helplessly and said, "Don't worry. I'm not thinking of getting her to be in movies now.

Just like you said, she isn't trained, and she doesn't have the status yet. It's bad for her to be in movies out of nowhere." "Who is going to be in the movie?" A shrill voice suddenly echoed.

The crowd turned around. They saw Ava walking over proudly, looking upset.

Ava was angry when she saw Aurelia.

"Ms. Lulham!" She removed her sunglasses and said arrogantly, "I wonder who you would like to put in this movie."

Trinity was blank. She was secretly mad.

However, she recalled what Cordelia had said to her. She had said to tolerate Ava as much as she could. No matter the reason, she trusted Cordelia.

Since Cordelia had asked her to tolerate her, so she shall.

Trinity took a deep breath and tried her best to smile.

Ava thought Trinity was afraid of her, so she got even more arrogant now.

"Let me remind you, Ms. Lulham!" She scoffed. "Prestige has invested $15,000,000 in this movie! Don't tell me you've forgotten about that?"

The staff secretly rolled their eyes at her.

It was a pain to have worked with her the past few days.

Many celebrities debuted from funding. A secret investor funded Millie when she debuted.

However, how did she become successful? She was hardworking and did not need a stunt double when she did dangerous fighting scenes. She would act until the director was satisfied, even if it meant she had to do a scene 200 times.

Meanwhile, Ava...

The staff turned around, and some even left after giving excuses.

Trinity held back and said courteously, "Of course, I haven't forgotten that! You're the 'investor',

Ms. Ava. How are you a person that an insignificant director like me could offend?"

"Ha, it's great that you know that!"

Ava glanced at her at the side of her eye and unintentionally saw Neil. She paused.

"A-Are you the best actor Neil?" She was over the moon. "Will you be in the movie too?"

Neil was disgusted. He was about to drag Aurelia to leave with him, but Ava blocked his way.

"I've heard so much about you, Mr. Harris! Are you the male lead? Ha... I can't believe I'll be in a movie with the best actor!"

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Chapter 745

"You've misunderstood." Neil glanced at her coldly. "I don't plan to be in this movie at the moment."

"Only 'at the moment', right?" Ava said with a smile, "I'll get someone to contact your agent! You might want to be in the movie when you see the salary!"

Neil looked terrible.

He had heard from Cordelia that Zephyr had an irritating cousin. He had advised her to be good to his family members since she was married into the family. He had also told her not to behave like the princess of the Irwins from Southeast Aciatic.

He was eager to take his words back and eat them now!

Not only was Ava irritating, but she was also full of herself.

It was no wonder that she remained unpopular despite being in the Bakers for years!

Ava looked proud, "Mr. Harris, you're my cousin-in-law's cousin, right? Ha, Zephyr is my cousin.

We're considered family too!"

Neil had no expression on his face as he said coldly, "Are you done?"

"Don't go yet!" She went forward and squeezed Aurelia out. She took out the script. "Look at this part, Mr. Harris... Ha, I'm not sure how to act this part!"

"Ask the director if you don't know!" Neil finally could not hold back. "If you still don't understand after that, go back to school and take drama performance courses! I'm not a director or a teacher. Why are you asking me!?"

"You..."

Ava was stunned by his overbearing charisma.

She froze where she was, her mind blank. She had heard that Neil was down-to-earth and friendly.

Why was he...

Neil grabbed Aurelia's hand and looked at Ava while raising his eyebrow.

"Ms. Ava?"

"I..."

"I watched some of your audition tapes just now. I can't say that it's bad. I can only say that you're like a block of wood!" Ava's expression changed.

"Not everyone can be an actor. Please, respect the profession before you enter this industry. It's also showing respect for yourself!" Neil left with Aurelia after saying that.

Trinity and Fredric looked at each other and smiled. They did whatever they wanted after that. They continued eating the food.

Ava stood there blankly, shaking from rage.

"Hey, Ms. Ava." Trinity sat in the director's seat. "My assistant has briefed you about the rehearsal today, right? Quickly, we're going to dress you up after you're done with the rehearsal."

No matter how dumb Ava was, she could tell that it was mockery.

Trinity asked her to go on with the rehearsal right after Neil said that she was a block of wood?

If that was not humiliation, what was it!?

Ava stomped hard, screamed angrily, turned around, and left.

Zephyr took Cordelia back to the Bakers to visit his grandfather.

The house was close to the bustling city center by the Springna River's east coast. It was the perfect place to get some peace among the noise. It was an expensive community, while the Bakers' residence was like a castle standing there. It was majestic.

Hearing that Cordelia was coming, Zephyr's grandfather, who would always walk the dog himself every day, locked it at home. He even got the maids to watch it so that it would not startle Cordelia. Not only that, but they started to clean the house three days before she came.

Franklin requested the lawn to be mowed so that the stones would not hurt her feet. The house must be spotless so that she would not sneeze from the dust.

The chefs at home were on-duty.

Apart from the top chefs in the entire Eropah, there was the in-flight meal team that Derek led in the kitchen. Zephyr forced a smile.

He remembered that since he was young, he seemed to be his grandfather's... favorite.

However, whenever he visited Chaiseland, he would not have something so drastic prepared for him, right? Could it be that he misunderstood the "love" his grandfather had for him!?

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Chapter 746

Just when Zephyr was thinking to himself, a voice suddenly echoed like thunder.

"You unfilial son!"

"Mom?"

"What are you doing? Why aren't you holding Cordelia!?" Janine ran over quickly and pushed him away. She held Cordelia's arm while scolding her son.

"She's due soon and must be extra careful when she walks! You got your wife to chase after you behind you while you walk in front like a boss? You're useless!" Zephyr was rendered speechless.

What did it feel like for one's biological mother to become the stepmother? What did it feel like to lose the status of being the favorite one? Please follow Mr. Z's live stream. We will explain it to you in detail! "Cordelia, watch where you walk... Hehe. Isn't the courtyard clean now? I got people to clean it yesterday. There isn't even a stone here!

"That's right, left foot first... Watch your step!

"You're doing so good, Cordelia!"

Zephyr was annoyed.

No matter what, his mother loved his wife more and more. Meanwhile, everyone in the family was focusing on her and the baby in her womb. Nobody cared about him!

Liam had been calling him these days to ask about Cordelia and their son.

Zephyr pouted. Hmph, he would just fly to Southeast Aciatic if they pushed him even more. His mother-in-law was on his side!

Cordelia turned her head to smile at him.

Her smile washed his irritation away.

Zephyr smiled at her too. He walked to her side and grabbed her shoulders gently.

Cordelia leaned on him like a little lady. Her husband's chest was the warmest.

Peals of laughter and conversations filled the Bakers' house. After lunch, everyone sat in the courtyard to drink tea.

The butler came over and reported respectfully that Noah and Hannah were there.

Franklin's face fell immediately.

Not that he was disgusted by his own son, but that woman.

Janine thought about it. "Dad, perhaps Noah is just here to visit you. Let them in!"

"Ha, he's visiting me?" Franklin knew very well what was happening, "Hannah forced him to come over to ask for money. What else?"

Janine sighed. She looked serious.

After a moment of silence, Franklin waved to get the maid to bring them in.

Before they arrived, Noah's laughter echoed. Janine was stunned. She knew her brother. Although he was usually like a fool, he was rarely this happy.

They looked very close when they walked to Franklin.

Hannah was even holding his arm and leaning her head on his shoulder.

Franklin peeped at her in disgust before signaling the maid to bring chairs over.

Hannah looked at the regular rattan chair and then the soft sheepskin couch that Cordelia was seated on. She scoffed and turned her face, behaving coquettishly. "Hubby, I can't sit in that chair!" Zephyr and Cordelia looked at each other and then at Franklin. He looked irritated.

"Sit on the floor, then!" Franklin said, "The grass is bathed in the sun. It's warm!"

"Dad-"

"Don't call me that!" Franklin's eyes were sharp. "I know very well why you're here! Ha, I heard that you guys established a Prestige Agency to shoot a movie? Are you here because you ran out of money?" Hannah secretly poked Noah and signaled him.

He instantly stood out and said loudly. "It's not like that, dad! We're here for good news!"

Franklin rolled his eyes. "What good news would you have for me!?"

"Really!" Noah laughed like a kid and said loudly, "I'm going to be a father! Hahaha..."

The place fell into silence instantly.

Franklin and Janine were shocked. Meanwhile, Cordelia and Zephyr looked at each other. They suddenly realized why they had seen her at the hospital the other day... "What did you say?" Janine was in disbelief. "Hannah... You're pregnant?"

Hannah looked shy, but there was pride hidden in her face.

"How's that possible? You're not young!"

"Hey, you can't say that, sis!" Hannah was coquettish. "Yes, I'm not young, but I'm only a little over 40. I'm not in menopause yet, so how can I not get pregnant?"

"Even if you can, Noah..." Janine did not bear to say something that was even more horrible. Noah was a fool. How would he know anything about sex? Even if he did, this was just too strange! It had been years since Hannah married him, but she had never gotten pregnant. She only had Ava. However, she was pregnant now?

"Oh well!" Hannah tidied her hair. "I didn't plan to have more kids, but this is a blessing from God. Of course, I must give it life!

"Sis, don't tell me you think my child is going to... fight for the assets with your son, right?"

Just when Janine was going to flip at her, Noah stepped out to block Hannah. His foolish stance indicated he was going to fight anyone who fought Hannah. Janine was sweating from the anxiety. On the other hand, Franklin was calm. His suspicious eyes looked as if there were thorns in them poking at Hannah's belly that was flat.

"Dad, a-are you not happy?" Noah raised his voice. "Y-You're going to be a grandfather! Hehe, I'm so happy that I couldn't sleep the past two days. I can't wait to see what the baby is going to look like..." "All babies look the same, so keep your expectations low," Franklin said slowly. "Since Hannah is pregnant, get the butler to get her another chair."

Hannah smirked, "Dad, I like the couch that Cordelia is sitting on!"

"What are you doing, Hannah?" Janine crossed her arms. "You want to take my daughter-in-law's seat just because you're pregnant?"

"I didn't say that, sis! She's pregnant, and I'm pregnant too. Shouldn't pregnant ladies have equal treatment? Moreover, I'm her senior. Shouldn't she give up her seat for me?"

"That's right, aunt!" Cordelia smiled gently and stood up, looking like a good girl. "Please sit here, aunt!"

Hannah glared at her with disdain. She looked at the dessert on the table after sitting down. She inched closer to smell it. The subtle sweetness came like a whiff. Hannah could not help but seize the opportunity to get everything she could. "Cordelia, can you let me eat this? After all, your child will have to call my child 'uncle'!"

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Chapter 747

Hannah picked up the bowl on the table directly as she spoke.

As she was about to eat the dessert, she heard Cordelia say with a chuckle, "It's not that I can't bear to let you eat it, but you shouldn't eat this when you're pregnant." Hannah froze as she held the spoon.

"This is imported from Southeast Aciatic. There are many expensive herbs in it. But it's not suitable for pregnant ladies. You might have a miscarriage if you eat it." Janine scoffed, "Sister-in-law, Cordelia's parents sent this for my father. You sure are eager to take it for yourself."

Hannah was stunned. She put down the spoon and pushed the dessert away.

Franklin did not have the patience to stay. He stood up with his cane and went back to the house.

"Eh? What's wrong with dad!?" Noah asked foolishly. "Sister, is dad upset?"

Janine rolled her eyes at him.

"It's okay, wifey!" Noah looked at Hannah and said with a smile. "I'll get them to make you anything you like! All of the chefs are here. I'll—"

"Noah, yes, we have many chefs at home today, but dad got them here for Cordelia. It has nothing to do with you guys!" Janine's voice was cold.

"What are you doing, sister!?" snarled Noah. He dragged Hannah and walked out.

The latter pretended to advise him to have peace with his family. Janine was so mad that she threw a glass at them.

The glass was crushed. Cordelia quickly walked over to comfort her.

"Mom, it's not worth it to hurt yourself over someone like this!"

"It's disgusting!" Janine scolded ruthlessly. "Look at her, Cordelia! Do you think she's really pregnant?"

Cordelia paused and said nothing.

"I'm sure that b*tch isn't pregnant at all!" Janine said coldly. "I'm sure she wants money again, so being pregnant is just one of her excuses. Just watch. She'll say that she suffered a miscarriage when she gets money a few days later!"

However, Cordelia and Zephyr did not think the same.

They analyzed it when they were on the way home.

"I think our aunt is definitely pregnant. I don't think she's lying."

Zephyr looked at his wife while smiling. "Can you tell me more?"

"She instantly stopped when I told her that the dessert wasn't for pregnant ladies."

"She might just be putting on an act, right? Since being pregnant is an act too, she'd just go all the way!"

"But..."

Cordelia frowned. There were many things that were wrong, but she just could tell what it was.

She was pregnant too. Hannah did everything carefully. She did not look like she was acting.

"Let's just say that she's really pregnant." Zephyr held her hand and said, "But I think it's impossible that the child is uncle's."

Cordelia nodded hard.

"Who do you think it belongs to?"

They looked at each other. "A paramour?"

"My hubby is so smart!"

"My wifey is the best!"

They said that at the same time.

They were stunned and smiled while looking at each other.

"She's pregnant with someone else's child and wants to take advantage of the Bakers," Zephyr said in a deep voice. "I'm afraid that's her real intention!"

"I don't think that's it," Cordelia said after thinking about it. "The risk is high for her to do that. Even if uncle doesn't suspect her, she can't fool grandpa and mom that easily! They'd definitely secretly investigate the child's bloodline..."

"You mean..." Zephyr frowned. "Hannah has thought about that as well?"

"We won't have to worry if she hasn't thought about that." She smiled. "It'd prove that our competitor is not very smart!"

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Chapter 748

"What if she has thought about that?"

"Hmm... It proves that she wants this child for something else!" answered Cordelia. "First of all, she's not young. She probably shouldn't be having babies with her condition. Secondly, do you remember what she told us?"

Zephyr recalled that during the Baker Group's meeting, Hannah had attended as Prestige Agency's representative.

She had been bitter in the meeting, saying that some people had been stalking her. She had been upset.

Of course, she had been talking about Zephyr's men.

Zephyr came to a realization. "Which means she'd accuse us if something happened to her child!"

Cordelia nodded with all seriousness.

If Hannah really were to give birth to the child, the risk would be too great. After all, the child had Chuck's bloodline. She would die if that was uncovered.

Moreover, she was not young. There was a higher chance for her to suffer complications, and the child might be disabled.

She was not stupid. It was impossible that she would take the risk.

Cordelia smiled. "So, to be safe, let's stay away from our aunt for the time being!"

They fell into silence after she said that.

When Cordelia looked up, she noticed Zephyr staring at her with a gentle smile on his face.

"What... are you doing?"

Zephyr suddenly inched closer.

Cordelia quickly blocked him on his chest.

Was he a dog that was always horny?

"What are you doing, Zen? If you do this again, you'll sleep somewhere else tonight!"

"Wifey..." Mr. Z felt wronged. "I just wanted to compliment you. Why are you growling at me?"

"Compliment me?"

"Mm-hmm." He nodded. "You're so right with your analysis. They say a pregnant brain lasts for three years. How come it doesn't apply to you?" Cordelia blushed and giggled out loud.

She held his cheeks and caressed them.

Her husband's face remained chiseled and handsome, especially his sharp eyebrows and deep eyes that always charmed her.

However... he seemed to be more and more foolish now.

Could it be that he got the pregnant brain instead?

She leaned in his embrace coquettishly. Feeling his warm and consistent heartbeat, she overflowed with joy.

Carter came to Melorian to visit his sister on his parents' order.

Zephyr sent a fanfare to pick him up.

Carter did not stay at a hotel. Instead, he stayed in a villa that belonged to Zephyr. It was only a street across from where they were living. It was convenient.

That upset Neil, and he called Zephyr to complain. "Wow, the treatment between brother and cousin is different! You got your brother-in-law to stay in a villa, but me in a hotel?" "What do you mean by that, Neil?"

Zephyr could smell Neil's jealousy through the phone.

Someone had told him that Neil was a jealous man.

"It's for your own good that I put you in a hotel." He grinned and lowered his voice. "Could you flirt with your nomadic lady if you stayed with us?"

"You..."

Neil hung up the phone since he could not fight him.

Chapter 749

Chapter 749

Zephyr was smirking on the other side of the phone.

Cordelia and Carter's peals of laughter came from the living room.

He looked inside and saw the few young maids surrounding him. They fed him snacks and tea and took extra care of him.

Their eyes were lit up.

Zephyr chuckled. Indeed, Carter had changed. He recalled when he was the boy who was bullied terribly in school. He would cry in the middle of the night, complaining to his sister. In the end, his brother-in- law would have to fend for him.

And now, Carter was the official heir of Irwin Pharmaceuticals.

Rowan taught and guided him, paving Carter's way for him. Meanwhile, Carter was hardworking. He had shown his outstanding talent in medicine since he was young.

Not only did he graduate medical school two years in advance, but he also mastered medicine-making and acupuncture quickly.

He had a halo on his head just by sitting there. He was majestic in everything he did.

"Hubby!" Cordelia smiled and waved to get him to come over. "Carter is visiting me. He's going to stay for a couple of days. He's also here for a lecture at a medical school!"

"That's great," Zephyr said gently. "This is your home, Carter. Stay as long as you want! I'll get my driver and bodyguards to send you if you're going to the hospital."

"No need for all that!" Carter smiled. "I can take public transportation. Also, I'd like to check out this city! It's a long journey, and I must travel properly! Oh, I heard Neil found love here?" "What? You also want to go to the square to run into a nomadic lady?"

Carter could not be teased. He blushed immediately.

"Okay, stop teasing him!" Cordelia chuckled. "He brought many medicines and supplements from mom and dad."

There was a small box on the table. There were medicines Irwin Pharmaceuticals made.

Cordelia looked through them. A couple of them had Zephyr's name on them. Rowan was worried that the aftereffect of the plane accident would come back, so he thought he would just get Carter to bring

more.

Zephyr was touched. His father-in-law loved him, after all.

"Oh sis!" Carter recalled something. "Mom and dad want me to pass you a message."

"What is it?"

"Um... Dad said that although I'm the heir, you'll own half of Irwin Pharmaceuticals. And your share is more than mine!"

"What..."

Cordelia did not know what to say.

Although they were siblings, it was awkward when they talked about personal interests.

Perhaps she had seen many dramas among families at the Hamertons and Bakers that she appreciated their rare relationship. She did not want to dwell on the topic.

On the other hand, Carter chuckled casually. "There's no need to be shy, sis! I agree with dad's decision. Also, in Southeast Aciatic, the daughters in the family are more precious than boys!"

Zephyr was stunned to hear that. He was surprised to hear about the tradition where they loved daughters more over there.

Cordelia smiled and pulled Carter's ear like when they were young.

Carter then added, "Dad also said you don't have to be afraid of Zen. Your family will always support you. If he dares to bully you..."

Zephyr pricked up his ears instantly.

Carter was direct. He would not avoid anyone when he said that, whereby he took out a needle from his pocket directly.

"Dad has taught me this. If he dares to bully you, I'll kill him with this needle!"

"Cough..."

Zephyr choked on the juice he was drinking.

Cordelia patted his back immediately. She glared at Carter in a blaming manner. "Since when are you so talkative!?"

"Sis?" Carter was upset. He was just conveying what his father said!

"Are you okay, hubby?"

"I'm okay. I'm okay..."

Cordelia quickly poured a glass of water for him.

Carter shrugged and put the needle away.

Sigh, he had already told his father that his brother-in-law was his sister's darling before coming. How would she bear to use a needle to poke him? His father just did not believe that!

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Chapter 750

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See, his sister was so nervous even when Zephyr choked on water!

Carter chuckled and slipped away with the excuse of wanting to sleep due to his jetlag.

Zephyr recovered and felt like laughing, looking at Cordelia.

"I didn't expect my father-in-law to be so brutal."

"Yeah," Cordelia answered as she patted his back. "He has a successor for his silver needles now!"

Zephyr suddenly thought of something. Carter was great medically, so it might be useful.

Cordelia snuggled Zephyr like a kitten. "Darling, I'm sleepy."

"Let's go back to sleep in our room."

"But I don't want to walk..."

"Fine." Zephyr was ready to fulfill all her requests. "I'll carry you!" he said as he princess-carried Cordelia and went upstairs slowly.

"Darling, it's like I don't need legs anymore after encountering you!"

"No way," Zephyr said softly. "You don't need them most of the time, but there's a time when you do."

"When?"

"When you're unhappy," he said with a smile and an indulging gaze, "You can kick me when you're upset!"

Zephyr thought that his answer was flawless and was moved by his impressive speed of EQ improvement recently when Cordelia asked with a frown, "Darling, why would I have times when I'm unhappy?"

"What? Did you mean I'd be unhappy with you?"

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"Then why should I be with you!?"

Zephyr clamped his mouth shut and hurried his steps to the bedroom.

"Speak up! Hurry! Why would you upset me?

"Zephyr Hamerton!"

Zephyr knew that he and his loudmouth had caused trouble. He was done for. Nap time was a failure today, so it was best that he appeased her now!

Hannah was treated like a queen at home these days.

Noah had ordered the entire household not to upset their madam, or they would be sacked without any negotiation. Even Ava had to act cautiously with her mother. Hannah had just finished some chicken soup today when Ava came in through the door and sat down by her bed with her arms crossed and a strange gaze on her. Hannah wiped her lips and looked up. "Why are you looking at me like this?"

Ava looked at her belly.

"We're the only two people in the room now," she said coldly. "Mom, tell me honestly, are you really going to keep the b*stard?"

"Watch your words!" Hannah was angered. "What do you mean b*stard? He's your younger brother!"

"Hah!" Ava's voice was shrill. "Younger brother? A Baker or a Cole?"

"You..."

Hannah turned pale and subconsciously looked toward the door.

The door was shut tight, and there were no footsteps heard outside, but she had still eyed Ava to speak carefully.

"Mom, are you scared of embarrassing yourself when you've already done this?"

"You brat!" Hannah gritted her teeth. "Why am I keeping this child so badly? It's for the two of us! Why are you so stupid? Why don't you understand a thing!?" "For us?" Ava truly did not understand what her mother was planning.