Lucas glanced at Maria with an amused smirk. "You're really pushing it. Trying to scam a pregnant woman? How impressive."

Unfazed, Maria kept her hand out. "Doesn't matter. I got bumped, so you owe me compensation."

Lucas raised an eyebrow, his voice calm and teasing. "How about I compensate you with no vacation for the next two years? Sound good?"

Maria's smile instantly faded as she turned to Aveline. "Aveline, look at him..."

Aveline, clearly enjoying the exchange, chuckled. "And this is why he's your boss and not the other way around."

Maria sighed dramatically. "Unbelievable. You two are ganging up on me now!"

She turned to Sidney, her eyes filled with mock sorrow, clearly fishing for some comfort. But Sidney pretended not to notice, walking straight to Aveline and handing her a small box. "Congratulations. These are some little gifts I picked out for the baby. I hope both you and the baby will like them."

Aveline smiled warmly as she took the box. "Thank you, we'll love it."

"What's everyone standing around here chatting about?"

not far behind, Gavin was on his phone, looking serious as

giving gifts to Aveline and the baby! As the baby's uncles, what did you two

an eyebrow in surprise. "Isn't it a

only four months pregnant, with plenty of time before the baby

Start giving gifts now and keep giving more when the baby's born.

lips slightly before replying, "Of course I've prepared something. I just

turned to Gavin. "And you? What about your

call, glanced at her with mild disinterest. "Even if I did, it's for Aveline. Why are you

eyes widened in disbelief. "Hey! How could you talk to me like that? Can't

turned to Aveline for backup. "Did you hear that? Your older

"Gavin, messing with her

enough, Aveline nodded and said, "Alright, let's ignore him

Gavin a cold glare before linking arms

was left speechless, watching them go with a look of

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