"What are you talking about?" Everyone says to my father-in-law in unison.

"I unknowingly placed a burden on my daughter when I told her how this marriage was going to save my dying company.

She only wanted what was best for me so she could make me happy.

That's why she agreed to all those conditions.

I should be blamed for this as well." My father suddenly chuckles.

"Oh, please.

Enough with that.

Why would we blame-" "Ah!" Vanessa places a hand on her stomach and everyone goes silent in panic.

Letting go of my mother, I immediately rush to Vanessa as I look down at her stomach.

"Hey, what's wrong?" She twists her face in discomfort.

"I'm fine." "Are you sure?" Everyone asks with concern in unison and she chuckles.

"I'm really fine.

It's nothing to worry about." "I hope so because I can't wait to hold my grandchild!" My mother wipes her tears.

was just about to say that," my

you need some food," my mother

few meal suggestions, Jake opposes her and

curve into a smile as I wonder

had with them even though it's only been

and it's a little awkward as

small talk with everyone is not

from it a few seconds later, as if she's

live

take off my earrings while standing in front of the mirror, I can't stop thinking about my father wanting to take part

I remember how his words were what led to my father-in-law loosening up

the few times he did,

food but still wouldn't fully speak to me the way she does,

who comes straight to me while looking

just spoke to

tonight." "Really? She didn't tell me anything."

a short silence falls between us, he comes closer and wraps his arms around me from behind and kisses

loosened up," he says, making me

I just have that effect on people." "The same way you have an effect on

you for speaking

the blame alone The one who will take a i really come around is my

"I know I'm suddenly changing the subject but I'm

"Well, she's still

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