I Quit Being a Stepmother (Cypress Gem) novel Chapter 131

At the end of the day, Jamison Group remained a prominent company in Colburn. Everyone naturally felt the need to flatter them.

But someone whispered, “Why is Mr. Jamison always bringing that Thayer orphan around?”

Another man sneered. “Why else? He’s neglecting his wife in favor of his mistress, of course.”

At the Jamison residence, Lauren suddenly clutched her stomach.

“Is your stomach bothering you again?” Carter asked.

Lauren shook her head. “No, I just suddenly feel a little nauseated.”

“Nauseated?”

“Yeah, this feeling…” Lauren hesitated. “It’s exactly like when I was carrying Arielle and Adrian.”

Carter wondered if she was pregnant. His eyes widened slightly.

Was it from that night over a month ago?

That night, after entering the bedroom, Lauren asked Scarlett to bring her and Carter some wine. They talked and drank in the room until morning.

After that, Carter only remembered getting into bed without even taking off his clothes. He wondered if he had slept with Lauren that night. But how could that be?

His silence made Lauren bite her lip. Softly, she said, “Carter, that night, we-”

“Don’t say anything.” Carter thought for a long moment before he continued, “We’ll go to the hospital tomorrow for a checkup.”

If Lauren really were pregnant, then he and Rhea…

Nearby, Devan overheard their conversation and quietly sent a message to Rhea.

At Westvale Villa, Rhea received Devan’s message while on the phone with Nathan,

“Mrs. Donovan Senior’s birthday banquet is in two days. You should be there.”

The Donovan family in Draventh built their wealth through hospitals.

70% of private hospitals in the country were established by the Donovan family, with maternity

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hospitals making up most of them.

“Alright,” Rhea replied.

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In the living room of the Jamison residence, Carter said, “I’ll head to Draventh for Mrs. Donovan Senior’s birthday banquet tomorrow evening. Let me know the results after your checkup.”

He was working with one of the Donovan family’s private hospitals, so naturally, he received an invitation.

Lauren pressed her lips together. “There’s no rush for the checkup. But can I come to the banquet with you? I gave birth to the kids at the Donovan family’s maternity hospital. I’d like to take the chance to thank them.”

“Are you sure your body can handle it? These banquets can be exhausting.” Carter’s eyes scanned her abdomen.

Lauren touched her belly, almost as if she was sure she was pregnant. “It’s fine. One day won’t hurt.”

“Okay, then. Consider it a chance to relax.”

“I’ll help you pack.” Lauren smiled gently.

Carter nodded, increasingly impressed by Lauren’s competence and virtue. He believed that a woman like her was probably the kind who could stay by his side for the long haul.

The next evening at 6:30 pm, Carter and Lauren arrived at Calmont Hotel–a six–star hotel in

Draventh.

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