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Before she could finish, a noticeable shift settled over the room. While a few of the executives kept neutral
expressions, most of the family members’ faces showed obvious alarm. Billie, caught off guard, even dropped
her spoon in surprise.
Deep in thought, Carrie’s hand drifted instinctively to her lower abdomen. Ever since taking the pregnancy test,
she often felt as though she could sense the baby’s heartbeat. Of course, she knew it was likely just her mind
playing tricks on her; after all, her late-night intesearches told her that a fetal heartbeat wouldn't appear
until at least six weeks. Still, the bond between a mother and her unborn child was something medicine couldn't
fully explain.
She opened her mouth to speak. “I...”
But Melany swiftly changed the subject. “Here, try this. It's organic chicken from our housekeeper’s family farm.”
The executives, assuming Carrie was too young to seriously think about having children, jumped in to ease the
tension. “Mrs.—"
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Mrs. Norris is still so young—barely more than a kid herself. There's really no need to rush.”
Melany caught Billie's distracted expression and decided to let it go. “Yes, of course. These things happen in their
own time.”
With everyone chiming in, Carrie decided now wasn’t the right moment to bring up her pregnancy. Besides, her
morning sickness had eased up lately, and her hectic workdays had made her forget to schedule a prenatal
check-up. For now, there wasn’t any solid confirmation anyway. With these thoughts swirling in her mind, she
sipped the chicken soup the maid served and chose to stay quiet.
Kristopher broke the silence with a firm statement. “I've decided we'll have a wedding ceremony.” His tone left
no room for debate; it wasn’t a suggestion but an announcement.
Billie blinked out of her distracted state, frowning. “You've been married for more than two years. What's the
point of a wedding now?”
Melany nodded in agreement. “You should've done this ages ago. A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetevent, and it
deserves to be special.”
Billie didn’t share the sentiment but decided to hold her tongue. With Carrie now known as a successful
screenwriter, the Norris family no longer had any reason to feel ashamed of their daughter-in-law.
Shawn, who had remained quiet until then, set down his fork and inquired, “Have you decided on the venue?”
Kristopher responded with two simple words: “Not yet.”
Carrie felt the need to step in, explaining, “Kristopher had the wedding planner cup with a few proposals,
but we're still in the process of selecting a venue.”
Billie immediately adopted a lecturing tone upon hearing this. “Proposals? Letsee them. Your wedding
represents the Norris family’s reputation, so it can’t be done carelessly.”
“This is something you two haven't managed before, and there's more to it than you realize. Showthe
plans.”
Melany gently placed her hand over Billie's. “Billie, let the kids take care of it. The younger generation has
different tastes from ours. Carrie isn’t a child anymore. You have to loosen up a bit and trust them to handle their
own matters.”
The executives shared quiet, knowing glances. They were experienced enough to stay silent and keep to
themselves. Billie, feeling embarrassed in front of so many people, appeared visibly displeased.
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