Chapter 252

Paul Allen was stunned. Ronald Wright’s usually composed face suddenly cracked like a mirror under pressure, his pitch-black eyes locked on Eva Baker. "She’s pregnant? Who told you that?" Eva quickly replied, "A few days ago, I had appendicitis and Isabella took me to the hospital. A friend of mine saw her holding a pregnancy test stick—said she must be expecting. Don’t you think she’s been extra tired lately? And last night, when she got mad, she instinctively put a hand over her belly. That’s classic pregnancy behavior." "Look, she helped me out once, and I’m grateful. She seriously didn’t look well yesterday. I know I used to like you too, but that’s all in the past. It just felt awkward seeing her, so I’ve been keeping a distance… but I’m still worried, so I followed her today, just in case she needed to be taken to a hospital." Ronald’s expression was drawn tight, his lips pressed into a thin line. Without another word, he turned sharply and strode into the competition venue. Eva