Amelia went to Hell Monarch Estate. Upon hearing that Vi had returned to Silverstone Estate, she immediately made her way there.


    Barrett was on duty, so he was unaware of the situation. With everything in such disarray, Amelia had no choice but toe. Dragging her "sickly" body into Silverstone Estate, she sighed heavily. She didn''t know the full story, but she figured that the ruckus at Hell


    Monarch Estate that involved Carissa had something to do with Barrett.


    Evelyn didn''t say much, only informing her that Vi was pregnant and that she should be taken care of. Amelia didn''t dare ask too many questions, but she was certainly puzzled.


    Pregnancy was a good thing, so why did Vi cause amotion at Hell Monarch Estate?


    Vi''s pregnancy thrilled both Reba and Barrett. That evening, Barrett took great care of her. As Viy in his arms, silent tears streamed down her face. She was still extremely upset, but perhaps they could find a way to make their lives work if he could treat her well.


    However, news of her visit to the Farrell family''s residence eventually spread and reached every corner of the city.Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    Reba had always valued her reputation, so she summoned Vi and questioned her sternly, "You went to the Farrell family while pregnant with my son''s child-what were you thinking? Whose child is in your womb? You can''t have rekindled your rtionship with Thomas, can you? Did you secretly conceive with him?"


    Vi felt no respect for her mother-inw anymore. She replied coldly, "Whose child this is will be clear once it''s born. As for rekindling an old me or secretly conceiving, you should worry about my husband''s reputation. If those words got out, he would be theughingstock."


    With that, Vi turned and left.


    A wave of frustration washed over her. Though she had fallen from grace, that didn''t mean anyone could trample on her. The people of the Warren family had no right to criticize her. They were the ones who had caused the deaths of her maids. What right did they have to judge her? The instigator still residedfortably in Blessed Haven, enjoying the good life, while she suffered.


    Reba thought herself to be so formidable, so why hadn''t she sent someone to reprimand Aurora?


    Aurora was ruthless and cutthroat, and no one dared to provoke her. Instead, they treated her like royalty, catering to her every need without daring to cut back on her provisions.


    Barrett was on duty when he


    overheard his colleagues whispering among themselves. After inquiring.


    further, he learned that Vi had actually gone to the Farrell family''s residence. A wave of humiliation washed over him, and he stormed back home, fury coursing through him as he headed straight for Grace Mansion.


    Vi had already prepared her defense, so facing Barrett wouldn''t be difficult.


    "I went to the Farrell family''s residence because my sister-inw used her own money to return the death pension and the money for the two shops. She has helped me a lot over the years, and I didn''t want her to bear that expense. I thought it best to go to the Farrell family myself to request that they return the money to her. After all, I''m carrying your child now. For the sake of the child''s future, I need to rify everything."


    She gently caressed her barely noticeable belly, a glow of motherhood illuminating her features.


    No, she had wanted to rekindle her rtionship with Thomas.


    However, Barrett didn''t believe her words. He wasn''t foolish, and he understood Vi''s character all too well. The money hade from her family, and she was delighted she didn''t need to fork it out herself. Why would she go to the trouble of retrieving it for her sister-in-


    Suppressing his anger, Barrett


    watched her tenderly stroke her


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    stomach. Well, it didn''t really matter. Their feelings for each other had, never been very deep. Unlike his mother, he wouldn''t doubt that the child was his. He didn''t trust Vi, but he did trust Thomas. Thomas wasn''t that kind of man.


    "Honey!" Vi stood up, wrapping her arms around his waist. "This is our first child, and I''m really looking forward to his arrival. I promise to take good care of myself, and together we''ll protect him, okay?" Barrett embraced her, and nodded. "Okay."


    He stifled a sigh, wanting to ask Vi what she had been doing at Hell Monarch Estate, but he decided against it. It was better to avoid stirring up more trouble. After all, the damage had already been done. In truth, what did it matter now? All that mattered was preserving the honor of the Warren family.