Chapter 123

“Calm down, okay? The doctor said keeping your emotions in check is good for the baby. I’ll talk to Alexander later about Vera’s situation—she won’t be forced out of the Taylor family,” Evelyn said gently, trying to reassure her.

She weighed the matter silently. That Cassandra girl? No way she could hold a candle to her future grandson. There’s no chance she’d let Lillian walk away, especially not carrying the Taylor bloodline.

“But… Cassandra said just now that if Vera doesn’t leave, she’s taking the legal route. If she really reports it to the cops, Vera’s done for.

For her future, I think we better just leave the family,” Lillian said through sobs, throwing herself off the bed and dramatically charging toward the wardrobe as if to pack up.

Startled, Evelyn rushed over and grabbed her arm, clearly worried the stress might trigger something. “Don’t worry, Lillian, come lie back down. I’ll talk to Richard and go speak with Alexander right now. Vera’s not goin