"I don't really want to wear myself out either."

Upon saying that, Kendall rubbed her stomach. As an experienced man, Adam instantly understood what her actions implied, and he was elated.

"Kendall, are you…"

Kendall smiled and said, "It's not confirmed, but I'm pretty certain. Dad, don't spread this to the public yet. I'm only telling you so that you won't let me drink at dinner later."

Adam replied joyfully, "I got it. I won't tell anyone, and I definitely won't announce it before the Coleman Family does. Don't worry, I won't let you touch any wine later."

Even if she wasn't pregnant, he wouldn't let his daughter drink too much either.

"Why didn't you tell me earlier? You've even been working so hard recently."

When Adam recalled that he had increased Kendall's workload, he flicked her forehead in distress, to which she cheekily stuck out her tongue.

Adam was not a fool either, and he soon understood why she hid her pregnancy from them. First, it was because she wasn't entirely sure yet, and the second reason must be because of Kelly. Although Kendall did not lay her hands on the child in Kelly's belly, there was no saying whether Kelly would return the favor. After all, she had gone insane from her jealousy toward Kendall.

"Kendall, I'll help you keep it from your mom for now. She can't keep any secrets, so she'll definitely spill the beans if she found out."


"Thanks, Dad."

Soon after, the two changed topics and did not delve into this subject any further.

Jessie remained silent as if she were invisible, but she inwardly thanked the two for their trust in her.

Meanwhile, Roger took Emma to the restaurant that they frequented for dinner, and Toddy did not tag along. Perhaps Roger had been driving too fast, and Toddy could not keep up.

Emma did not have much of an appetite, so Roger placed some of her favorite dishes onto her plate.

"Roger, I can help myself. You should eat too. You don't have to keep helping me."

Roger looked at her gently and asked, "Emma, do you not have any appetite tonight because of Mr. Heller?"

"No, it has nothing to do with him. I'm not related to him in any way," Emma denied that Toddy would have any effect on her.

"Actually, I know that you acted so intimately with me in front of your company because you wanted to show it to Mr. Heller on purpose," Roger said. Although he was an honest man, he was not a fool either.

After a pause, Emma explained apologetically, "I'm sorry, Roger. I did use you earlier. I only did that because I wanted to make Toddy give up and stop pestering me."

"I'm confused, too, and I don't know what choice I should make. You're a good person. I feel relaxed whenever I'm with you, and you take good care of me too, but I really can't develop any romantic feelings for you at the moment. I admit that Toddy is still able to affect my feelings, and I haven't completely forgotten about him yet."

"If he stops badgering me, I'll definitely be able to truly let him go after time passes."

Emma did not want to go back to Toddy, but she was unable to accept Roger's feelings in such a short time as well.

Roger assured her gently, "Emma, I've never asked you to give me an answer immediately. I just want you to give me a chance, and when we know each other better and you've found peace, you can give me a clear answer then. Now, we can just be regular, platonic friends, so that you won't feel pressured."

"You don't have to worry about Kendall either. This is between us and has nothing to do with her, and she won't interfere in our relationship either. Even if Mr. Heller ends up your final choice, Kendall and I will respect your decision and give you our utmost blessings. Loving a person is wanting them to do well and be happy. As long as she's happy, I will still give her my blessings even if she doesn't choose to be with me."

Emma looked at him seriously, thinking that he truly was a kind person, and thanked him, "Thank you, Roger!"

"What are you thanking me for? I'm happy as long as you are. By the way, how's work going in the new environment? My sister, I mean Kelly, she isn't giving you a hard time, is she?"
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