Chapter 120

“Mom—” Mrs. Sonia tried to interrupt, but the grandmother raised her hand to refuse being persuaded.

“I’m leaving. Prepare the car.”

A middle-aged female assistant hurried in from outside the house and immediately helped the grandmother out. There was no hug. No farewell. Only silence remained in the living room after the old woman’s departure.

Elena was still sitting on the sofa. Her hands were now clutching the hem of her long skirt. Her face looked pale, her eyes teary.

“I’m sorry,” Elena murmured softly. “I... made things like this.”

Mrs. Sonia sat down next to Elena and held her hand. “Never give up on yourself, dear. Mommy knows... Mommy knows you’ve tried your best.”

“I just don’t want to be a burden,” Elena continued. “I know this pregnancy is tough. I’m scared too, Mom... But I really want this baby to be born safely.”

Nathan sat back down and gently hugged Elena’s shoulders. “We’ll get through this together. You don’t need to worry