Chapter 11 I Am Pregnant
Isn’t Francesca abroad? What’s she doing here at the Zeller residence?
Instinctively, she tightened her grip on Colton’s arm. The two of them. were pressed closely together.
Francesca looked at the couple leaning on each other. Aside from a slight flicker in her eyes, there was hardly a trace of sadness on her face.
Her feelings for Colton had faded away over the past few years. Even if she were to wish them well, it would not stir any emotions in her heart to do
- SO.
She gave a polite smile. “Long time no see, Ms. Larson.”
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However, Elsa saw the smile as a provocation, especially since Philip had shown his disdain for her over the years, both openly and subtly. He even let Francesca stand by his side!
“It really has been a while since we last met. I remember you went abroad, didn’t you? What brought you back? Could you have…” Her smile was sickeningly sweet as she leaned her head on Colton’s arm. “If you’re facing any difficulties, I will have Colt help you out.”
Francesca sneered. Though she no longer cared about Colton, she did not see how it gave Elsa the right to behave with so much impudence.
“Really? How generous of you, Mrs. Zeller,” Francesca commented with a playful smile on her lips.
Sure enough, Philip snorted before the words were even out of her mouth. “She’s hardly befitting of the title. Not just anybody can be a part of our family.”
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Chapter 11 I Am Pregnant
As soon as those words were uttered, the onlookers began discussing animatedly.
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Francesca learned from Philip’s declaration that for some unknown reason, Elsa and Colton had not yet married. Thus, she found out that Philip refused to publicly acknowledge Elsa as his granddaughter–in–law.
Elsa turned pale. She gazed up at Colton beside her.
He pinched his brow wearily. His grandfather had held a deep prejudice against Elsa over the past few years. Unwilling to openly defy his
grandfather, however, the most he could do was stroke Elsa’s arm in a soothing manner.
Under normal circumstances, Elsa might have known when to stop, but now, standing beside Philip was none other than Francesca.
Furthermore…
Perhaps even Colton himself had not noticed that his gaze seemed to linger on that woman more than was necessary.
I refuse to accept that!
She had tried every possible way to please Philip over the past few years, but he never gave in. And now, Francesca has returned…
A hint of panic rose in her heart. “Grandpa!” she blurted. “Even if you won’t accept me, would you at least acknowledge the child in my womb?”
Francesca’s gaze fell on Elsa’s belly.
Colton frowned. He turned to regard Elsa. “Are you pregnant?”
Elsa lowered her head coyly. “Two months ago, in Pantelos…”
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That time, when she found out that Colton was going to handle some business, she concocted an excuse to film a shoot so she could tag along. One thing led to another, and…
Finding her announcement not met with the joy she expected, Elsa added, “I know you’re fond of children. Now that I bear the fruit of our love, why
don’t we…”
Colton likes children?
Francesca failed to stifle a snigger at those words, not bothering to conceal the mockery in her eyes in the slightest.
Her face filled with joy, Elsa did not notice the fleeting complicated expression on Colton’s face.
After a moment, he nodded. “In that case
“Today is my birthday. Don’t bring up any of that unfounded crap.” Before Colton could speak, Philip interrupted him loudly.
Though he was shocked by the news of Elsa’s pregnancy, he felt no joy.
Based on how well he knew of Elsa, it was hard to tell if the news was true. or if the child was even Colton’s. He was determined not to allow her to pull the strings from the shadows.
That old man again!
Having been with Colton for years, Elsa knew very well what he was going to say. Before he could, however, Phillip cut across him.
She shot a resentful glance at the old man, then quickly lowered her head.
Colton could only console her. “We’ll talk about it later,” he said.
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Aware that Colton would not dare to defy Philip in public, Elsa nodded obediently. “All right. I’ll do as you say, Colt,” she answered.
Francesca scoffed at the sight of the handsome couple before her, then raised her glass. “Congratulations, Mr. Zeller, on the wonderful news. What a joyous occasion this is!”
Despite her toast, she did not touch a drop as she was a teetotaler. Casually placing her cup on a nearby table, she turned and left.
Even Philip could not risk his pride to stop her this time. The most he could do was glare at Colton, let out another snort, and turn away.
Colton watched Francesca’s departing figure. His expression grew serious.
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