?Chapter 221:


    Juliana pondered for a moment before speaking. “It seems Madeline is likely pregnant.”


    She then turned to the indignant Sharon. “Just give Derek and Madeline your blessings.”


    Sharon still found it hard to ept Madeline. “I don’t want Derek to marry Madeline. Juliana, you’re aware of her past actions!”


    Had Derek not recovered from hisa, Sharon would have confronted Madeline upon her return. In Sharon’s eyes, Madeline left Derek for financial gain, only to return and pester him when she found herself short of money. It seemed Madeline viewed Derek as nothing more than a fallback option. From Sharon’s perspective, Madeline was a maniptive gold digger.


    Juliana only saw Norah as a suitable match for Derek. Regardless of the virtues others might possess, none could hold a candle to Norah.


    Juliana sighed deeply. “Just let them be. If Madeline is indeed expecting, urge them to get the marriage certificate and hold a wedding as soon as possible, ideally before her pregnancy bes noticeable.”


    After all, the reputation of the Carter family in Glophia was at stake.


    Kathy’s expression turned sinister. “Mom, how can we be sure that Madeline is expecting my brother’s baby? What if Madeline conceived with someone else during one of her escapades? Otherwise, why didn’t my brother apany her to the doctor’s visit? This concerns the Carter bloodline. I can’t imagine my brother being indifferent to that.”


    Sharon’s expression grew stern. “Kathy has a point. Madeline’s history with other men before her return casts doubt on the paternity of the child.”


    Fresh updates avable at galnoνe?s?c?m


    Juliana was calm. This matter touched upon the lineage of the Carter family, and they couldn’t afford to take it lightly. “Well, let’s have Derek and Madeline return in two days for a discussion.”


    Sharon snorted. “For someone like Madeline, marrying into the Carter family might solely hinge on the baby in her belly.”


    Kathy’s expression grew grim. “So, having a child is like holding a bargaining chip? It seems that no matter the obstacles, one could secure a ce in a family through their offspring.”


    Juliana addressed Kathy. “Kathy, I know you get along well with Madeline. Why don’t you talk to her and schedule a time for a meet-up? If she’s open to it, she can bring her parents along.” It was crucial for both families to meet and rify matters without dy.


    “Alright,” Kathy replied.


    Within the confines of Derek’s vi, Madeline stared nkly at the report in her hands, astonished by the fact that she was truly pregnant.


    The time spent with Derek following the Wilson family’s banquet had been intimate and passionate. They had been careless, not once considering protection. The realization of her pregnancy came as a shock.


    Madeline caressed her abdomen, pondering whether the timing of the baby’s arrival was a blessing or aplication. Her ns, set in motion before the Wilson family’s banquet, were now in jeopardy due to this unexpected development.


    The sound of the door opening snapped Madeline back to reality. Hastily, she hid the report in a cab, quickly fixed her makeup, and put on a smile.


    “Derek, you’re home,” she greeted him as he entered, discarding his office bag on the sofa with a look of exhaustion.


    Derek, silent, headed straight for the kitchen to grab a ss of water.


    “How’s the projecting?” Madeline, d in a white dress, approached him with a look of concern, gazing up at him tenderly.


    .


    .


    .