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Chapter 3033
"Sure." Meanwhile in Elliot's mansion, the family had gathered for dinner and Layla had asked Eric to join them, and she specifically insisted that Hayden join them as well. Once everyone was present, Layla made her announcement with excitement, "I'm pregnant! Hahaha! I'm finally pregnant! I'm two months pregnant. I've been holding it in so hard!" Avery immediately smiled and asked, "When did you find out? Why are you only telling us now?" "I found out just a week ago, but there were some complications, so I had to stay in bed and take precautions for a week. I was afraid to tell you earlier because I didn't want you to worry," Layla explained. "It's good that everything is fine now, but you need to tell me about these things. It breaks my heart to think that you are suffering alone." "Mom, I'm actually quite optimistic about it. Although I really want a child, some things are beyond our control. I'm fine as long as Eric is by my side." "Having a positive mindset is impo
Chapter 3034
Even though there was no one else watching her, she still felt awkward and wished she could disappear into the ground. She had agonized for half the day about what to wear, worrying that if she didn't dress well, she would become the subject of ridicule among Hayden's employees. She even wondered if dressing too ostentatiously would make her stand out, but as it turned out, they were supposed to wear a uniform for the team-building event. After sending her measurements to Hayden, Shelly called Courtney. "Courtney, I'm so embarrassed! They have designated uniforms for the team-building event," Shelly exclaimed. On the other end of the phone, Courtney's tone was nonchalant as she said, "What's so embarrassing about that? You're not their employee, so nobody can dictate what you wear! Team-building outfits are usually quite ugly! You should dress up nicely, and you'll be just fine!" "But I already gave my measurements to Hayden, and he said he would provide me with their team-bu
Chapter 3035
"Give her a separate tent," Hayden replied without hesitation. "She's not an employee of our company, so it's not appropriate to make her stay with the other member of the staff." "I was thinking the same thing. Actually, I think we can arrange for her to share a tent with you," suggested Eliam nervously. "After all, you are the one who invited Ms. Taylor, and everyone already knows the relationship you two have. Moreover, it's crucial to determine whether someone is suitable or not by considering their compatibility in 'that' aspect as well." Hayden fell silent as he was not ready to live together with Shelly just yet. "Give her a separate tent!" Hayden repeated. "Understood, boss! I'll make the arrangements right away!" Eliam did not probe further, as he was afraid of truly angering his boss and losing his bonus. "About what you said earlier regarding deducting my bonus, were you serious or just trying to scare me?" "Say one more word, and I'll deduct it for real," Hayden r
Chapter 3036
"Mom, don't you think you're particularly enthusiastic about Shelly's family?" Layla sat beside her, watching her busy mother with a smile. "They're not even your in-laws yet! You haven't even mentioned sending something to my in-laws." Avery glanced at her daughter. "Would your in-laws appreciate these snacks? The reason I'm more concerned about Shelly's family is because Shelly's mother had surgery recently and needs to eat well for her recovery. Besides, Shelly comes from a less fortunate background, so it's only right for me to take care of them. It's a different case with your in-laws. They're so wealthy, so why would they need my help?" Layla was not genuinely blaming her mother for being biased and only meant to tease Avery. "If Shelly and my brother really become a couple, I'll have Shelly give you a commemorative plaque that says 'Best Mother-in-law!'" Layla continued to tease her mother. "You're truly the best in-law!" "Sure! I'll appreciate whatever Shelly gives me." A
Chapter 3037
If Hayden was to never come back to his mansion again, Samuel would have claimed all of his niece's toys as his own. When Elliot's driver pulled into the yard, the guard recognized Robert and opened the gate right away. When Samuel heard the noise, he walked outside and recognized Robert right away. "Mom, someone is here! They are from the Fosters!" Mrs. Taylor immediately set her chores aside and glanced outside and realized that her son was right. Startled, she immediately told her husband to hide upstairs with Audrey, and Mr. Taylor hurried up the stairs hastily. "Take it slow! Don't fall! Don't let my little Audrey fall," Mrs. Taylor anxiously interjected. "Alright, you attend to the guests! Don't worry about me." Mr. Taylor hurriedly carried Audrey upstairs. Robert and his bodyguard approached the villa's entrance, carrying gifts. Mrs. Taylor, with her son by her side, immediately welcomed them. "You must be Robert, right? What brings you here? And you brought so m
Chapter 3038
Robert immediately paused and looked up the stairs as the cry came from the second floor. "Is there a baby here?" he thought. Mrs. Taylor paled, desperately wishing she would hurry upstairs to take care of Audrey. However, she could not do so because Robert had not left. "Mrs. Taylor, is there a baby upstairs?" Robert asked with a sheepish smile. Mrs. Taylor nodded stiffly. "Yeah! I have a relative over, and they have a child. I didn't know you were coming. I'm so sorry about that!" Robert smiled. "It's fine. It's normal for you to invite relatives over. I won't tell Hayden. Besides, he won't say anything even if he finds out. Relax and enjoy the holiday! I will get out of your hair now." After seeing Robert out of the door, Mrs. Taylor sighed a heavy breath of relief. Samuel went upstairs and called his father down. Mr. Taylor came down with Audrey, whose face was streaked with tears. Anxious and unsure, he handed Audrey over to his wife. "I don't know why she's cryi
Chapter 3039
[Where are you? Can you at least take some photos and show me where you are?] Hayden furrowed his brow as he finished reading Courtney's messages, feeling a mix of emotions. Courtney was Shelly's best friend, so it was normal for them to have these kinds of private conversations, but the thought that Courtney was cheering Shelly on felt strange. He opened the camera and took a photo of Shelly's sleeping face then sent it to Courtney. Upon seeing the photo, Courtney immediately responded with a string of question marks with a message. [What's going on? Shelly fell asleep? Who sent me this photo? Huh?!] Hayden did not feel like typing, so he opened the camera and took a selfie of his own face, before sending it over.Courtney began to panic when she saw Hayden's photo. "What?! How did Hayden end up with Shelly's phone?! Did Shelly lend Hayden her phone? Has their relationship progressed to the point where they looked at each other's phones?" She thought frantically. After
Chapter 3040
Everyone else around them instantly turned their attention toward Shelly. No one paid Shelly any attention before Fergus asked the question because Shelly wore the same uniform as everyone else, so the others had mistaken her for one of them. Before taking a better look at Shelly's face, they all thought that Shelly might be one of Hayden's secretaries. Hayden had always been a private person who rarely appeared in public. Therefore, not many people knew who reported directly to him. However, once everyone saw Shelly's face and recognized her as the owner of Courtney's Cafe, they instantly realized that there was more to the story than meets the eye. None of them expected that Hayden would invite the owner of a cake shop to join the team-building event. Shelly's face turned red under everyone's gaze. Afraid that Hayden would be placed in a difficult position, she immediately answered Fergus's question, "No, I was told that you were having a team-building event, and I wan
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