"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.

about to say that," my father-in-law chuckles with

think you need some food," my mother says to

a few meal suggestions, Jake opposes

as I wonder when everything will be completely back

with them even though it's only been a

little awkward as I'm aware that

talk with everyone is not the same as

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

can still live with that

I take off my earrings while standing in front of the mirror, I can't stop thinking

how his words were what led to my

times he did, it was still evident that

mother-in-law's conflicted actions towards me when she gave me some food but still wouldn't fully speak to me the way she

who comes straight to me while looking at my

spoke

Mia tonight." "Really? She didn't tell

he comes closer and wraps his arms around me from behind and kisses my

and loosened up," he says, making me open my eyes and we make eye contact in

have that effect on people."

for speaking

going to force you into it and I was ready to shoulder all the blame alone

know I deserve this." "I know I'm suddenly changing the subject

go with Carmella?" "You mean Angela." "Well, she's still Carmella to me." I

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