Ste nodded and bid farewell to Matthew.


    She followed Lucia, who proceeded to introduce her to several distinguished and affluentdies.


    Ste greeted each of them with a smile and extended her hand for a handshake.


    Suddenly, she felt queasy.


    “I’m sorry.


    ” She covered her mouth and hurriedly moved aside, her stomach churning.


    Matthew stood right beside Ste.


    Even though he was at a business dinner, his attention never strayed far from her.


    Noticing her difort, he swiftly approached and offered a gentle pat on her back.


    “What’s wrong? Do you need to rest?” he asked with concern.


    Ste, shaking her head, epted the tissue he offered and murmured, “I’m sorry.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.


    ”


    Matthew enveloped her in aforting embrace.


    “As long as you’re okay, nothing else is important.


    ”


    Nearby, a wealthydy turned to Lucia and inquired, “Lucia, is your granddaughter-inw expecting?”


    Lucia, already concerned for Ste, brightened at the suggestion.


    She pondered for a moment, considering the possibility.


    However, uncertain and not wanting to pressure Ste, she replied softly, “If she is, I will be overjoyed.


    ”


    They stood by the door, only a short distance away.


    Lucia and herpanions hadn’t been discreet, and Ste overheard their conversation.


    Confusion washed over Ste.


    She just retched and yet they suspected she was pregnant?


    She furrowed her brow, thinking back on her recent health.


    Indeed, she had been feeling unwell frequently, and her period was a weekte.


    Subconsciously, Ste’s hand drifted to her abdomen.


    The prospect of having a child at this juncture wasn’t unwee.


    The rk family had been kind, and a new life would surely bring them joy.


    But she wasn’t sure of Matthew’s opinion.


    With this thought, she grasped Matthew’s hand and whispered, “If I am pregnant, I might choose to have the baby.


    But I don’t believe I am.


    ”


    She suspected her nausea was due to her fear of car rides.


    Matthew simply smiled in response, offering noment.


    He then turned his gaze back to the gathering, resuming his usual detached demeanor.


    “It’s time to head inside.


    ”