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    Sharon said with concern, “Didn’t the news just report a nanny selling a baby? How could a nanny possibly be better than the mother?”


    Adrian agreed and added, “Kathy is gentle and kind. And she’s pretty too. Now that she’s pregnant, why do you think she isn’t right for Bryson?”


    Raina and Joanna exchanged knowing looks.


    “Isn’t it obvious? Why do we need a reason if we simply don’t like her?”


    Kathy clearly wasn’t the type of daughter-inw the Andrews couple wanted. What more could they say to make that clear?


    A sh of anger crossed Kathy’s face, but she restrained it. Madeline had advised her to appear vulnerable and cry in front of the Andrews family.


    “Even if you don’t like me, at least think of the baby. I’m not asking for much. I just want to be with my baby. Bryson, Joanna, this baby is innocent.”


    She shed tears and appealed to their emotions.


    Joanna shivered with irritation and said, “Stop ying the victim. I can see right through you.”


    In her eyes, Kathy was utterly disgusting.


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    Raina tightened her fists, frustrated by the constant mention of the baby. Kathy was correct; the baby was innocent, and the adults were to be med. The real motive behind the Carter family’s actions was to forge a bond with the Andrews family.


    Raina bowed her head. A man could remarry after a divorce without much damage. If Bryson had chosen to marry Kathy, then so be it. Marriage requiredmitment from both partners. Things wouldn’t be as simple as Kathy expected.


    Raina exhaled in relief, realizing she could always find a reason to teach Kathy a lesson if she became part of the Andrews family. As a mother-inw, Raina could be quite challenging to get along with.


    “Okay, I’m fine with it,” Raina said calmly, crossing her arms and leaning back.


    “Mom!” Joanna cried out, astonished.


    Hadn’t her mom been on her side just moments ago? Why had she suddenly agreed? No way! She couldn’t ept that her brother would marry Kathy.


    A smile of pure happiness spread across Kathy’s face. Once Raina consented, Joanna’s objections no longer mattered!


    Sure enough, Darwin and Raina dismissed Joanna’sints without much thought.


    Adrian couldn’t contain his excitement as Derek’s words came back to mind. “Let’s discuss the details.”


    Following this, the two families began to discuss the wedding arrangements.


    Kathy, with a bashful smile, nced at the distant Bryson. Meanwhile, unnoticed by all, Joanna sat beside the sofa, her eyes brimming with tears, her fists clenched, and her eyes red from weeping.


    Upon hearing that, Joanna’s breaths grew heavier. Norah stopped writing.


    “Joanna?”


    Joanna’s breaths grew deeper, now mingled with soft sobs.


    “Joanna, are you crying?”


    Her voice quivered with sobs. As she watched the two families earnestly discussing the wedding details, she felt a deep sadness. Her family had ignored her feelings and decided to wee Kathy.


    She covered her mouth, trying to muffle her sobs, and wheeled herself out of the living room. Once out of sight, she broke down crying in a corner.


    “Norah, my brother is going to marry Kathy! I don’t want him to marry her. She doesn’t deserve him,” Joanna said between sobs.


    She still refused to ept the reality of Bryson’s uing marriage.


    “Derek is so wonderful. How can he marry Kathy? They’repletely mismatched.”


    Holding her phone, Joanna sobbed uncontrobly, tears streaming down her face.


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