“What if you’re pregnant? Is that supposed to be impressive? What chicken in the world can’t lay eggs?” Grace sneered disdainfully, continuing to provoke Nana’s nerves.
“Besides, is it really Carl’s child in your belly? It doesn’t look like it to me. Weren’t you unclear with your ex-boyfriend before? Who knows whose child it is and just happened to end up with Carl!”
“Boring! I don’t want to hear your slander!”
Under the influence of her physical discomfort, Nana’s emotions became more and more obvious.
She suppressed her anger and didn’t feel like arguing with Grace anymore. Although Grace couldn’t do anything about Nana now, attacking her personally might make her have a miscarriage on the spot.
Thinking of this, Grace intensified even further and spoke without restraint.
“Hehe, are you feeling guilty?”
Grace’s tone was full of disdain as she continued tauntingly, “Threatening Carl with a child and refusing to leave him alone – don’t you think that’s pathetic? A person should know their own worth. I’m embarrassed for you!”
On the other end of the line, Nana wanted to fight back but found that her hand holding onto the phone was trembling uncontrollably. Was this considered an open provocation from Grace? She knew she couldn’t indulge this woman.
However, thinking about how Carl handed his phone over to Grace and let her speak recklessly made Nana feel somewhat powerless.
At this moment, another insult from Grace drifted into Nana’s ear – not only did she accuse her of taking over someone else’s nest but also called her an egg-laying machine!
Grace hurled insults at Nana, mocking her with a triumphant sneer, “Nana, why don’t you leave Carl? It’s better for everyone. Otherwise, you’ll either be confined or become a lonely widow for the rest of your life. Look at yourself now, how could Carl ever like you? The person he loves is me!”
“Shut up!”
Nana couldn’t bear the noise and couldn’t help but snap back.
Grace didn’t hold back in the phone call, and her laughter grew even more arrogant.
She clearly heard Nana’s angry shout.
“Fine, I won’t say anything more. If you refuse to accept reality, there’s nothing I can do.”
Grace’s tone was casual, “In any case, Carl will eventually dump you. It’s up to you whether you want to keep a shred of dignity or wait to become a deserted woman. You figure it out.”
“Beep beep…”
Grace had successfully achieved her goal of provoking Nana and hung up the phone directly.
Then Grace acted as if nothing had happened, casually deleting the call record, and then left the dressing room.
Meanwhile, Nana was trembling all over, and Grace’s pressure reminded her of Carl.
Since Grace was so confident, there must be a connection between her and Carl.
But Nana couldn’t find Carl, and she couldn’t reach him on the phone either.
Her mind was in chaos as she recalled Grace’s provocative taunts, and a slight pain emanated from her belly.
It must be fetal distress.
Nana thought to herself, remembering the doctor’s warning that she couldn’t get angry anymore, as it could have serious consequences for the baby.
For the sake of her unborn child, she needed to find a way to make herself happy.
With this conviction, Nana decided to go out for a walk and clear her mind.
Although the abdominal pain hadn’t subsided, she could at least try to improve her mood.
She changed into casual clothes and carefully descended the stairs.
Mrs. Waters was sitting on the living room sofa, watching TV and eating fruits.
Upon hearing footsteps behind her, Mrs. Waters turned her head and saw Nana carrying a small bag, heading towards the door.
Approaching the sofa, although Nana and Mrs. Waters had a difficult relationship, she still greeted her out of politeness, “I’m going out for a walk.”
However, before she could finish her sentence, Mrs. Waters gave her a strange look and retorted, “You know you’re about to give birth, yet you’re running around everywhere. What if something happens!”
Nana was momentarily stunned, not understanding what she had done to upset Mrs. Waters.
Mrs. Waters glared at Nana with a gloomy expression, then turned back to watching TV, ignoring her.
Forget it…
Nana bit her lip lightly, refraining from uttering any words.
Instead of enduring Mrs. Waters’ snide remarks, she decided to stay silent and quietly left the villa.
It was dusk, and the gentle glow of the setting sun bathed Nana.
She looked up at the sky, appreciating its beauty, finding solace in its soothing presence for her troubled mind.
Once outside the villa, Nana walked slowly along the sidewalk.
With the gentle exercise, the discomfort in her abdomen noticeably eased.
Unconsciously, she walked quite far until the darkness of the night gradually enveloped the surroundings.
The cool evening breeze caressed her body, bringing comfort, and Nana’s troubled heart gradually eased.
Although it was getting late, Nana didn’t want to go back home.
Mrs. Waters’ snide remarks, coupled with Grace’s phone call, cut Nana deeply. She just wanted to distance herself from that villa.
The streets grew less crowded, and the surroundings fell into a quiet stillness, occasionally interrupted by passing cars.
Having wandered outside the entire evening, Nana began to feel weary, and there was some movement inside her protruding belly.
“Baby, are you tired too?”
Nana stopped in her tracks, smiling as she spoke to her pregnant belly.
The unborn baby seemed to be able to hear Nana speaking, and it responded by squirming inside her belly.
In an instant, Nana was filled with joy, gently caressing her restless belly and whispering softly, “Good baby, Mommy will find a place to rest, just wait a little longer.”
A magical scene unfolded as the little one truly settled down.
Nana quickened her pace, searching for a place to take a break.
However, there were no benches on this street, so she had to look for a shop that was still open.
Thinking of grabbing a bite to eat and resting at the same time, Nana surveyed the roadside and soon noticed a dimly lit alley to her right.
The alley was straight and deep, despite its darkness. But about several tens of meters away, there was a restaurant with lights on.
Nana didn’t want to continue walking further. She decided to have a bowl of noodles nearby.
“Baby, would you like Mommy to take you to eat noodles?”
Standing at the entrance of the alley, Nana watched while gently tapping her belly with her fingers.
This time, the baby seemed to be asleep, with minimal movement, just a slight bulge on one side of the belly, as if sticking out its little buttocks.
The baby’s response instantly melted Nana’s heart. As she continued walking, she responded to the baby, “Then you sleep well, Mommy will eat more food, and you’ll grow faster.”
With love for her child in her heart, Nana entered the noodle restaurant. In addition to a bowl of noodles, she ordered a cold salad and three toppings.
She knew that increasing nutrition was important for the baby’s development, especially since she hadn’t had dinner tonight. She needed to make up for it.
After about half an hour, Nana returned to the alley with a leisurely gait.
It was already past nine o’clock, but she still hadn’t received any calls from Carl.
He must still be with Grace.
Thinking of this, turmoil surged in Nana’s heart.
Carl had completely forgotten about her, not even realizing that she had been out for several hours.