FreeGoodNovelChapter 2052
Matthew, however, understood her and interjected, “Don’t worry, Grandma.
Stella's just begun her pregnancy, and she should remain in familiar surroundings to nurture the baby.
I'll arrange for Erin to stay at Prosper Bay for a while instead.
Lucia’s expression showed her reluctance.
Matthew added quickly, “Besides, this house is far from my office.
It'd be hard for her to rest with all the traveling.
Lucia looked worried.
“But you're pregnant, Stella.
Can't you take a break from work?”
Stella appreciated Lucia’s concern but couldn’t make any promises right then.
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Lucia persisted, “Or maybe bring your work home.
We're not short on resources, after all.
As the tension began to rise, Lindsay intervened smoothly, “Grandma, let's let Stella make her own decisions
about her work.
She took Lucia’s hand reassuringly and said, “Many women nowadays prefer to focus on work rather than have
children.
Stella is ambitious, and we shouldn't pressure her.
Lucia’s face changed just as Lindsay had hoped it would.
Lucia quickly explained, “Stella, please don’t misunderstand.
I'm not suggesting you quit your job.
It's just that being newly pregnant might make you more tired.
How about you rest a bit now, and we can handle the work later?”
Seeing the worry on Lucia’s face, Stella smiled to reassure her.
“Lucia, it's okay.
| understand what you're saying.
I'm still feeling pretty good, though.
Sitting around until the baby comes would drivecrazy.
Keeping busy with work makeshappy.
This seemed to ease Lucia’s concern somewhat.
Stella promised sincerely, “I'll ensure to take good care of myself, so don’t worry.
Lucia felt a lot better hearing this promise.
Turning to Lindsay, Stella’s voice beccooler.
“No matter how ambitious | am, my family always comes first.
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| won't compromise on that.
Stella’s expression was cold, her words sharp, causing Lindsay's face to harden.
Lindsay attempted a faint smile.
“I was just giving Grandma a friendly reminder, that’s all.
Stella looked at Lindsay in a way that made it clear she wasn’t fooled, making Lindsay uncomfortable.
Stella had no patience for Lindsay's antics.
She said firmly, “If you're going to say something dodgy, you might as well keep it to yourself.
Lindsay nodded and said, “You're right, Stella.
I'll think more carefully before speaking next time.
But internally, she was filled with anger.
Stella seemed so overconfident during her pregnancy.
She would Likely be even more so after the baby’s birth.
Lindsay clenched her jaw, determined not to let Stella’s pregnancy progress smoothly.
She felt she had to act quickly or she would becirrelevant.
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