Juan cast a nce at Joe, who immediately stepped forward to address the stunned Jack and Leah.


    “I apologize for the disturbance. I’ll arrange for someone to take you home shortly.”


    Turning to the gathered crowd, he announced, “The dinner party is over. I’m sorry for the trouble. We’ll be sending everyone a giftter. I hope you don’t mind.”


    With Joe handling the situation, Juan felt a sense of relief. He turned his attention to Pedro, gesturing for him to follow.


    “Come with me.”


    “Okay.”


    Juan then addressed Edgar and Den, his voice cold and dismissive. “See yourselves out.”


    Den flushed with embarrassment, his earlier bravado deting under Juan’s stern gaze. Though he had dared to make a scene in front of Melody, he wouldn’t dream of doing so in front of Juan.


    Edgar, sensing the tension, quickly led Den away.


    “Mr. Odom.”


    Debra’s sudden call made Edgar pause. She looked at him meaningfully. “Take care.”


    Edgar shot Debra a cold look. Den sensed something odd between them, but he couldn’t quite put his finger on it. Nevertheless, he followed Edgar out of the house.


    Once everyone had left, Juan approached Debra, his eyes scanning her for any signs of injury.


    “Are you hurt?”


    “I’m fine. You should be more concerned about your child.”


    “I never said I was going to marry her.”


    The atmosphere between them was awkward.


    Pedro felt the need to intervene. “Uh, why don’t you two talk here? I’ll wait upstairs.”


    Juan nced at him, and Pedro quickly understood. “I’ll go upstairs.”


    Debra said seriously, “Why do you have to scare people? I knew what was going to happen today, but I didn’t expect Shelia to use her child to frame me.”


    She had sensed something was amiss from the moment she received the invitation. Knowing Edgar wasing had only confirmed her suspicions.


    To be safe, she contacted Sophie and installed cameras throughout the house. She had also brought a recording device, which had proven to be incredibly useful.


    Shelia’s tactics were predictable, but it was a pity about the child in her womb.


    Debra’s voice was nd as she continue “Anyway, it’s your child. Shelia is in the hospital now. If you want to visit her, go ahead.”


    As she turned to leave, Juan grabbed her wrist.


    “Do you want me to visit Shelia?”


    “She’s your woman. The child she lost is yours. Shouldn’t you go?”Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org.


    She looked at him coldly before asking the question that had been weighing on her mind, “Even if you don’t love her, you still have a responsibility. Would you watch a woman carrying your child die on the operating table even if you don’t love her?”


    “What?”


    Juan was taken aback, unsure of how to respond.


    Debra gave a lightugh. “Forget it.”