Ex-husband’s Regret

I smiled and found a seat, picking up the teacup the servant had just brought, and took a sip.

The tea was fresh and the fragrance filled the air. It tasted soft and sweet.

I smiled. “Grandpa always thinks of us whenever there's something good."

"No wonder the old man favors you. You have such a sweet mouth!" Aunt Chloe chuckled.

I smiled faintly and didn't say anything else.

After chatting for a while, Albert came to invite everyone to the dining table.

The seats for the family banquet had been arranged in advance.

Grandpa sat in the main seat, with Uncle Luke, Aunt Chloe, and their daughter sitting respectively to his

right.

On the left were Ryan who had taken over the Frost family, myself, my father-in-law, and Jessica.

Everyone's status in the family was clear at one glance

There was nothing Jessica could do even if she wasn't happy with the arrangement.

She could make things difficult for me in other places, but at the Frost family's residence, she wouldn't dare do anything to me even if Ryan and I were divorced.

This was because I had Grandpa to back me up.

I ate slowly and Uncle Luke said enthusiastically, "Charlotte, have a taste of the prawns."

"I've heard that Grandpa got these prawns, especially for you because Albert said that you love prawns. These were flown into the country right after they were fished out of the sea. They taste fresh and sweet, And it's all thanks to you that we're able to have such good food for dinner."

With that, I looked towards Grandpa, who was sitting in the main seat and had grey hair. I was moved by what he had done.

To a large extent, Grandpa made up for the affection I had missed for more than 10 years.

"Thank you, Grandpa."

I smiled obediently and put one on my plate. Just as I was about to eat, my stomach churned uncontrollably. I covered my mouth and ran to the bathroom.

I only felt better when I got everything that I had just eaten out of my stomach.

After rinsing my mouth, I returned to the dining table.

Grandpa put down his cutlery and asked with concern Are you feeling sick? Do I need to call a doctor for you?"

"Dad." Aunt Chloe, being experienced, smiled and continued, "I think Charlotte is pregnant. You're going to have a great-grandchild, and the Frost family will be having a new member!" I didn't expect my pregnancy to be exposed so soon.

My heart skipped a beat, my nails dug into the palms of my hands. I was both nervous and dumbfounded.

Grandpa looked at me with eyes full of joy. "Is what Aunt Chloe said true?"

I could feel everyone looking at me.

I could see the expectation, surprise, and jealousy in different people's eyes.

They all made me feel uneasy.

My brain was in overdrive, trying to come up with a valid reason.

Facing Grandpa's expectant eyes, I couldn't bear to lie to him.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

But I had to.

I could only force myself to say, "Grandpa, I'm not pregnant yet. I have an upset stomach recently, that's all."

To my surprise, Grandpa's first reaction wasn't disappointment.

It was concern and affection. "Have you been to the hospital? You've lost weight these days. Get Ryan to accompany you to the hospital for a full check-up." "There's no need...'

I was surprised and subconsciously wanted to refuse.

If I went to the hospital for a check-up then I wouldn't be able to hide my pregnancy anymore.

But before I could speak, Grandpa had already turned a sharp glance to Ryan.

Ryan opened his mouth and interrupted me with a deep voice. "Okay."

With so many people at the dinner table, I didn't say anything more. I would just find an excuse later on to

not go.

Besides, Ryan might not even remember it later.

After dinner, it was still early, and Grandpa asked me to go upstairs in front of everyone.

This was the first time.

I was a little nervous. Had Grandpa already seen through the lie between Ryan and me?

In the study, Grandpa sat down in the ebony chair. He asked Albert to close the door before turning to me and saying, "Have a seat, Charlotte."

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