The Billionaire’s Maid Bride

Chapter 355

Penelope’s phone gave off a faint buzz from within her bag. She glanced down and saw a text from Pete, asking her to call him back. She looked up at the man sitting across from her at the dining table. “Lucian, I’m going to use the restroom.”

She stood up. And since she was 8 months pregnant, she couldn’t move very well, she had to walk out of the booth slowly, while holding on to her back, then took out her cell phone and went into the restroom

What’s up, Pete? I’m having dinner with Lucian, Penelope sounded a bit peeved.

Even though she and Pete had history and the baby she was carrying was his, she was set to become the lady of the Lindberg family, so she wanted to keep her distance from Pete. But sometimes, she had to rely on Pete to keep her secret, which scared her a little.

Leah had warned her countless times not to ever cross Pete and his father once she was part of the Lindberg family. After all, David was the Lindberg’s butler and it would be wise to dig up some dirt on Pete to keep him in check.

Pete was in the middle of a card game, his phone on speaker sitting on the table. Having dinner, huh? Penelope, I miss you. How about we meet up at our usual spot tonight?

background over the phone. She reluctantly said. “Pete, it’s really tough for me to get out at night since my mom’s at home and she keeps a close eye on me”

me? That Lucian guy doesn’t lay a finger on you. I’ve been the one

cheeks blushed at Pete’s blunt remark over the phone.

of? The

at home then…

up your prenatal

Thank you, Pete”

up, touched up her makeup in the mirror, and then left the restroom. As soon as she stepped out, she saw Nicholas heading her way. She couldn’t help but frown at his handsome appearance and extraordinary demeanor. He looked a lot like Grace’s son, but their demeanors were worlds apart. She had

was dead. She couldn’t possibly link this man of such stature and demeanor to

to have a thing for her, as did Jason And yet, this man standing before her, who