Ch. 108: Mr. Edwards' Unraveled Life chapter 108

Chapter 108

Bianca refused, and so did Siena. Bianca couldn’t go against Siena’s wishes. She would never play the villain.

A moment later, there was a knock on the door.

Lola, who was in the room, called out, "Who is it?"

"It's me, Bianca," came the reply.

Lola hesitated before opening the door.

Bianca stood there with a smile, holding a bowl of soup. "You didn’t come down, so I brought you some soup. My aunt made it—it smells delicious," she said warmly.

"I don’t have an appetite," Lola replied.

Bianca set the soup on the table, glanced back, and asked, "Did my visit ruin your appetite?"

"No, no, don’t think that," Lola quickly answered.

"Good," Bianca said, taking Lola’s hand with a sisterly gesture. "You’re still young. From now on, call me sister. If you ever need my help, just ask. I’ll always be here for you."

Lola seemed overwhelmed by Bianca’s kindness. "I…"

"Don’t be shy," Bianca continued. "I’ve always wanted a sister, and you remind me so much of one. Oh, by the way, I had my assistant pick out a few children's outfits. See if they suit your taste; if not, we can choose more together."

Bianca pulled out two sets of baby clothes from her bag.

Lola felt touched by Bianca’s thoughtfulness. "This is so thoughtful of you, but I’m only a little over a month pregnant. My belly isn’t even showing yet."

She looked at the tiny clothes, realizing she hadn’t thought of buying anything for the baby. They were adorable.

Bianca said, "It’s never too early to prepare. This is Kevin’s first child, the Edwards family’s firstborn. Of course, we have to make sure everything is perfect. My aunt even told me that when the baby’s born, she’d gift you a house and a car because she truly cares about you."

Lola's eyes lit up. If she couldn't become Kevin’s wife, securing her financial future wasn’t a bad alternative.

"Really?" Lola asked, her voice filled with hope.

"Absolutely," Bianca assured her. "But there’s one thing—Kevin and Norah haven’t finalized their divorce yet, and you’re staying in the Edwards house. What if Norah comes back?"

"She won’t," Lola said confidently.

"How can you be so sure?" Bianca asked.

"I heard she’s planning to divorce Kevin. She even came back once just to pick up some of his things."

Bianca gave Lola a concerned look. "You do know they’ve been discussing their divorce for months without any progress, right?"

Lola's expression changed. "Months? So they might not get divorced after all?"

"Norah isn’t someone to give up easily," Bianca said, gently stroking Lola’s hair. "She’s clever and knows how to get what she wants. Why do you think she married Kevin in the first place? She manipulated the situation to force him into marrying her. And if she finds out you’re carrying Kevin’s baby, who knows what she might do."

Lola’s face clouded with worry. She couldn’t let Norah interfere with her plans or put her child in danger.

Bianca noticed Lola's distress and added, "Rest well, drink the soup, and take care of yourself and the baby. I'll let you be now."

As Bianca left, a faint smile crept across her lips.

Bianca’s words had unsettled Lola. She knew she needed to act. She suddenly remembered Norah’s aunt and cousin, wondering what their situation was.

…

Meanwhile, Norah had just exited the police station after giving a statement.

"Norah!" called a voice.

James appeared at the door, a man in his late forties with a sallow complexion and some wrinkles. He stubbed out his cigarette and threw it on the ground. "Where’s your aunt?" he demanded.

Norah didn't feel much affection for her uncle, James. She remembered how distant he’d been during her childhood, taking his wife's side whenever there was trouble.

"I don’t know," Norah replied coldly. "Ask the police if you want to know."

"I heard from Sierra that you put your aunt in jail! After all she did for you, this is how you repay her?" James shot back angrily.

"Actions have consequences," Norah said calmly. "She broke the law, so she’s paying the price. Besides, didn't she say you were hiding from your debts? What are you doing here at the police station?"

James's face darkened. "Our family’s a mess because of you! You'd better get your aunt out of there. She’ll only be detained for a day, and then she’s out."

Norah wasn’t surprised by his attitude. James had always been unreliable. "If that's all you have to say, I’ll be on my way," she said.

"Wait!" James called out, his tone changing. "I heard you married into a wealthy family."

Norah’s expression hardened.

"If you're rich now, it's only fair you help out," James continued smugly. "After all, you grew up in our house, eating our food. It’s payback time."

He lit another cigarette. "Five million should do it. That’s nothing for someone married into the Edwards family."

Norah wasn’t shocked—she knew this was coming. "Five million? That’s extortion," she said.

"I need the money," James said bluntly. "I’ll pay you back when I have it."

Norah shot him a pointed look. "Have you ever repaid what you owe my father?"