“Ma’am, please take a seat first.” Seeing that Madam Lilian’s face was slightly pale and she was feeling complicated emotions, Quina hurriedly helped her sit down on the sofa.
After sitting down, she gave a brief order. “Let’s investigate Sara’s background first. I want the details as soon as possible.” Madam Lilian knew that she should pay a visit to Vivian, but this time, she came to A City in secret. So, she could only discreetly meet her.
“Alright.” Quina immediately agreed.
“Also, please find an opportunity for me to meet Vivian,” Madam Lilian muttered to herself with a heavy heart.
“Alright, Ma’am. However, if you visit Richards Manor right now, then won’t it alarm the media? Richards Manor is now in the center of attention during this period of time. If you directly visit Richards Manor, then it will reveal your whereabouts. So, you will have to go there secretly. Why don’t you contact Jenna and request for her to arrange your visit without letting the public know about it?” Quina reminded her in a soft voice.
Madam Lilian shook her head.
She thought of something.
“Let’s talk about it later,” she replied indifferently with her eyes closed.
The image of Jenna’s bright eyes flashed across Madam Lilian’s mind, and she couldn’t help but to smile faintly. That young lady warmed to her in no time. Thus, she refused to believe that there was no connection between them. Nonetheless, Madam Lilian didn’t want Jenna to know about what happened between her and Sara, and she also didn’t want Jenna to know about Vivian’s and her past. She was waiting for the update on Sara.
Things were not confirmed yet, and she didn’t want to frighten her too soon.
After hearing that, Quina had to give up on that idea and started to figure out how she could let Madam Lilian meet with Vivian, without leaking any information, as she walked out carefully.
Jenna got up as the dawn broke.
Sabrina also came to visit Jenna early in the morning. Due to Vivian’s illness, Sabrina’s mood was particularly heavy, and the expression on her face was not as lively as usual.
In her memory, Vivian was just like her own biological grandmother. Back then, she would spend two months in the garden every year, and she adored the kind-looking Vivian the most.
Yet, now that Vivian was in a critical condition, Sabrina was indeed in a bad mood.
“Jenna, please just let me know if there’s anything I can do for you. I’m at your service any time,” Sabrina was wearing slippers and a set of pyjamas fashioned with white flowers. She looked adorable, but the look on her face was slightly sorrowful.
Jenna had her hair tied in a ponytail that day, which made the initially dispirited Jenna seem more energetic and refreshed.
“Sabrina, don’t be so chatty. You’re the daughter of a rich family. I dare not give you any orders.” Jenna tapped on her forehead and chuckled.
“That’s enough. No matter how rich I am, I’m still working for Hansen. Last night, it was already very late, but he still woke me up and threatened me.” Sabrina stuck out her tongue and complained discontentedly.
“Strange, why did he threaten you?” Jenna found it extremely odd. Why had Hansen gone mad?
“Why?” Sabrina curled her lips and teased her. “It’s obviously because of you.”
“Do you mind finishing your sentence?” Sabrina left her words hanging, and it made Jenna curious.
“Let me tell you. Hansen solemnly ordered that I, the Richards Group’s vice president, will be transferred to your side as a secretary from today onwards. To put it nicely, I’m now a secretary. To put it bluntly, I’m your slave at your disposal.” Sabrina slumped on the couch, looking as if she had been bullied and spat out her grievances.
Jenna blinked and couldn’t say anything.
It seemed that Hansen was worried that she would be tired, due to the enormous workload as the head of the household. Hence, he arranged for Sabrina to be by her side.
Thinking of this, she pursed her lips and smiled.
“You’re so obedient. He wants you to come. So, you’re here. I really didn’t expect you to be so submissive.” Jenna playfully mocked her.
“What can I do? Who can I blame for having a hard life? After all, he’s my boss now. Besides, your husband is a traditional and controlling leader who says one and means just that. How could I dare not to listen to him? Otherwise, I’ll have no chance of earning some extra cash.” With a bitter expression, Sabrina looked at her beautiful nails, that were immaculately manicured and whined in dissatisfaction.
“What are you both talking about? Are you speaking ill of me behind my back?” Before Sabrina could finish her words, Hansen came in. His heart ached for Jenna. Since she was pregnant, he was afraid that her body couldn’t take it, as she had to manage the household and was even frightened by Liya the night before, which made him even more worried.
Sabrina sprung to her feet as soon as she saw Hansen enter.
She wasn’t sitting in a lady-like manner at all when she was on the couch earlier. If Hansen were to see that, then he would probably reprimand her. A smile was immediately plastered across her face. “Hansen, you’re my immediate superior. How could I dare to speak ill of you? I can’t even wait to please you. Besides, you didn’t marry that sl*t, Liya. I’ve already admired you a lot, alright?”
“What a glib tongue. I want to see which man dares to marry you in the future.” Hansen was well aware of Sabrina’s characteristics, as he just smiled and ridiculed her.
Sabrina’s face changed drastically as she was irritated. “There’s no good man in this world. All of you are cheating scumbags. I don’t care about any of you.”
After that, she went out resentfully.
“Why must you expose her weaknesses? She’s still a little girl.” After Sabrina left, Jenna blamed Hansen. “She turned out this way because of Norton from your Richards family.”
“What do you mean by ‘your Richards family’? Aren’t you a member of the Richards family?” Hansen was unhappy to hear this. He carried her from behind and sat down on the couch. “Honey, are you feeling well now? Do you feel like throwing up? Your morning sickness was pretty bad before this.”
He rubbed her belly with his big hands and asked dotingly.
Jenna’s face reddened. “No, it’s much better this time compared to when I was pregnant with Jerry. My morning sickness is not that bad as well.”
When she thought of her previous pregnancy, the light in her eyes dimmed.
“It seems like we’re having a girl.” Hansen hugged her tightly and smiled. “Don’t worry. I’ve already invited the best maternal and child healthcare team in A City over. They will follow you at all times and carry out examinations for you. You don’t have to go to the hospital regularly in the future, as that will be too tiresome. They will check on you at all times and give you maternity and healthcare lessons. If Grandma passes away during this period of time, then there will be a lot of things to be sorted out. Sabrina can settle them. Don’t overthink. Just tend to Jerry, laugh more, eat more, play more, and make sure you’re feeling good.”
Hansen affectionately reminded her, in a caring and gentle way.
Jenna listened and screamed internally. This guy was really exaggerating, as he even went to the extent of arranging a team of experts to follow her at all times. Wasn’t it just a pregnancy? It was much more difficult the last time, but she still went through it safely!
Hansen saw through her thoughts. The guilt from the previous pregnancy was still haunting him. This time, he must perform well and ensure that his wife was the happiest pregnant lady in the whole world.
“Jenna, I’m sorry. When you gave birth to Jerry, I couldn’t stay by your side. This time, I will try my best to make you happy. I will be by your side throughout the whole labour. I know how hard it is for you as a mother. I will give my very best to you and my children.” Hansen held her in an extremely affectionate and mellow manner.
Such words would make any woman’s heart feel sweet and warm. Jenna’s mood immediately lightened, and she even forgot that she had met Liya the night before.
The two of them sat in the bedroom and enjoyed each other’s embrace for a long time. It was not until the servants outside called them for breakfast did they walk out hand in hand.
“Jenna, come and eat this. This is the stewed food I specially made for you.” As soon as Marissa saw Jenna in the dining room, she walked up to her with a smile on her face. She seated Jenna at the table and served the stewed dishes in front of her one by one.
Hansen laughed at the scene. Then, he sat beside Jenna.
Jenna was stunned.
Whenever they met, Marissa would be smiling from ear to ear. Marissa’s love for her was evident on her face, and she didn’t want Jenna to do anything.
Jenna knew that Hansen had opened his big mouth, and told Marissa and Trevor the news of her pregnancy. Although she felt smitten, she couldn’t help but to want to beat him up when she thought of the smug look on Hansen’s face.
It has only been more than a month, but he was in a hurry to show it off everywhere. She didn’t want to tell the others, at such an early stage, but she didn’t know why she wanted to keep it that way. Anyway, she just felt that it was not the right time to let everyone know about it. There was no reason, and it was just an instinct. Nonetheless, Hansen had already announced it, and it made her feel uneasy.
Of course, she understood why he did that. Vivian was seriously ill, and there were a lot of troublesome matters to handle. He was afraid that she would overwork herself. Hence, everyone would take more care of her if they knew about it.
The entire family gathered at the Ink Garden for breakfast. Jenna was the only one with multiple dishes of various sizes served to her. With Marissa and Hansen by her side, she was forced to eat all the food. They were really spoiling her, which would definitely make any onlookers feel a wave of jealousy in their hearts. This was especially so for Claude’s second wife, as her heart was instantly filled with envy when she saw this scene.
Jenna was forced to eat a lot of food by Marissa, whereas Hansen even spoonfed her. Jenna felt as if she was like a doll enveloped by Marissa’s and Hansen’s love. That gave her the feeling of being doted on by her parents when she was a child, and it made her feel overjoyed.
Due to Trevor and Claude’s presence, they ate in silence during breakfast.
Jenna had a good appetite. She ate quite a bit of food, and Hansen was delighted.
Just as they were eating quietly, someone suddenly lifted their head.
As they felt that something was off, Hansen and Jenna raised their heads as well.
With just a glance, the expression of the couple immediately changed.
With a smile on his face, Sergio was dressed in an official’s uniform, and he appeared in front of everyone gracefully.
“Greetings, Uncle Trevor and Aunt Marissa. I see that you’re all having breakfast, and I just happened to make it in time.” Sergio sat in the guests’ seat, picking up his fork and spoon.
Everyone looked at each other. Then, they all began to fake a smile.
Hansen clenched his fists tightly.
He vaguely pursed his lower lip, and the corner of his mouth slightly curled up. There was a hint of coldness in his smile.