Chapter 165

The faces of both families were filled with shocked expressions. Sally looked at the young girl in front of her, struggling to comprehend what she had just heard. She sought clarification, “What did you just say? Are you saying that you’re pregnant with my son’s child?”
Linda, feeling a bit uneasy, was uncertain about the consequences of her words. However, she took the risk and nodded, “Yes… I am carrying Mr. York’s child!”
This time, everyone heard her clearly. She was pregnant with Nash’s child.
Zion and Julia were momentarily stunned, their expressions turning sour. They hadn’t expected Nash to have a child outside of their family. They couldn’t help but worry about their daughter’s situation within the York family.
Sally, on the other hand, was pleased. Although the child wasn’t Miranda’s, as long as it wasn’t Nina’s, it was good news. This child would carry the York family’s bloodline.
Miranda was weak, and if she couldn’t conceive, it was their last option.
“Really?” Sally’s expression changed, and she smiled as she asked, “How many months pregnant are you?”
Seeing Sally’s smile, Linda was taken aback by her interest in her unborn child. It seemed easier than she had anticipated, maybe requiring less time to be accepted. If she could be accepted, did that mean she could become part of the York family? It was good news for Linda.
Feeling more at ease, Linda replied, “Just over a month…”
“No wonder you’re not showing much. Only a little over a month. You should have been more cautious during the first three months. Nash never mentioned it to me!” Sally warmly held Linda’s hand. Nash’s face darkened at Sally’s words, and he said, “It’s too early to jump to conclusions.”
What Sally needed was a woman who could embarrass Nina, and if a child appeared, even better. She was more inclined to believe and support Linda, and said, “Nash, how could a girl joke about her own reputation? Did you have any involvement with her?”
Nash pursed his lips. Despite evidence showing Linda had been in his room, his intuition told him it wasn’t her. He had people check, but there was no surveillance footage. It was all too vague, conveniently fitting into a particular time frame.
And Linda happened to be pregnant, which was perfect timing for him!
He stared at Linda’s belly with a cold gaze, knowing that a simple DNA test would reveal the truth.
Feeling his intense and hostile gaze on her belly, Linda instantly felt a shiver down her spine. She was scared and instinctively protected her belly, keeping her distance from him.
“You’re not saying anything, which means it’s true. This child is yours,” Sally asserted.
Zion and Julia also understood that this was connected to Nash.
“Nina, are you aware of this?” Julia asked her.
As Nash’s wife, discovering that her husband had fathered a child outside of their marriage was a devastating blow.
Nina remained silent, simply observing them.
Sally could immediately accept a child from a stranger’s belly, even if she didn’t know her. But she couldn’t accept her. Perhaps it was fate that the unhappiness between her and Nash’s families was destined to separate them.
Nina made a firm decision to move forward and take charge of her own life. She turned to her mother, Julia, and expressed, “Mom, none of this matters anymore.”
Nash’s intense gaze fixed on Nina. Was she truly letting go? Was their three-year marriage really meaningless? It seemed unbelievable that she could sever their ties so easily.
Julia sighed, accepting the situation even though she couldn’t fully comprehend it. “So be it,” she responded. They both had some responsibility in this situation. Blaming each other at this stage would not resolve anything.
Sally didn’t want all the blame to fall solely on Nash, painting their family as the sole culprits. She started to criticize Nina, saying, “Look at you, married to Nash for so long and still unable to conceive. How is it that this other girl can get pregnant? It only highlights your incompetence. Don’t accuse us of being unfair!”