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Chapter 973

Chapter 973
Mervyn nodded. “Yeah, it doesn’t matter anymore.”
“What are you talking about?” Candice asked, confused. “Why don’t I understand?”
Elio smiled gently and whispered, “You don’t need to understand. Come on, let’s have a drink with Mom and Dad.”
“Okay.” Candice picked up her glass of juice, waved goodbye to Mervyn, and walked toward Michaela and Tristan.
Mervyn watched as they walked away, unable to resist taking another big gulp of his drink.
Michaela was sitting gracefully in her wheelchair, maintaining her usual elegance.
Elio and Candice approached and greeted politely, “Mom, Dad, let’s toast.”
Michaela forced a smile, her gaze on Candice was affectionate yet lacking genuine approval and admiration. Deep down, she believed Candice wasn’t capable enough for Elio.
Nonetheless, it didn’t affect their relationship, as no one cared about Michaela’s opinion.
On the other hand, Tristan was delighted. He raised his glass enthusiastically, showering them with blessings and well-wishes, especially emphasizing, “May you soon be blessed with children!”
Candice blushed and smiled shyly, nodding as she sipped her juice.
Elio, barely able to contain his laughter, looked at Candice lovingly.
Keeping the secret was tough, but Candice insisted they tell no one until after the first trimester when the pregnancy was stable.
Remarkably, Candice’s body showed no signs of pregnancy. She could eat, sleep, and work with no fatigue or morning sickness.
Nearby stood Nathan, Mila, and Jasper. At first glance, they seemed like peers, not because Jasper looked mature, but because his parents appeared youthful and well-maintained.
Nathan was a dashing defense general, and Mila was a beautiful chemist. As for Jasper, he worked at Elio’s company while learning business management. Six months ago, he founded his own company and began his entrepreneurial journey.
These past six months had been tough for him.
Suspected of being gay, Mila initially set him up on blind dates. After meeting several women without success, he dismissed countless more with the excuse of being too busy with his startup and not interested in women.
Eventually, his family became convinced he was gay, leading to the most outrageous setup of all: Mila arranged a date for Jasper with a man. Her forward-thinking approach left Jasper utterly bewildered.
Seeing Elio’s joyful smile, Mila couldn’t help but remark, “How did Elio become mature so early? He started crushing on Candice before he was even an adult. Yet some men show no interest in women at all.”
Jasper’s brow furrowed, and his handsome face fell in exasperation.
Nathan replied, “There might be an issue.”
Mila queried, “Darling, do you think it’s psychological or physical?”
“Could it be a physical issue?”
Jasper’s frustration finally surfaced. “Dad, Mom, you’re practically spelling it out for me. Is this necessary? Discussing this right in front of me?” Mila, surprised, asked, “So, it really is a physical problem?”
Jasper rubbed his forehead, feeling exasperated. “You really know how to miss the point!”
Nathan placed a comforting hand on Jasper’s shoulder. “Jasper, take a break from the company and come train with me at the frontier for a few months. I guarantee you’ll feel physically stronger.”
Jasper grabbed Nathan’s hand and pressed it against his chest. “Feel that? That’s muscle, rock hard. I’ve kept up my workout routine for years. There’s no need to go all the way to the frontier.”
Mila and Nathan exchanged a glance, uncertain of their next steps.
Jasper had recently turned 27. He was remarkably handsome with a fit physique and came from a distinguished family background, yet he had never dated or shown interest in any woman.