Chapter 179

Serena's POV "Weren't you the one constantly pushing me to go home and rest?" I teased Maya. "Of course I was! But you never listened to me," Maya replied, then paused midsentence. Her eyes widened with sudden realization. "Ohhh, I get it now." She dragged out that "oh" with exaggerated inflection, wiggling her eyebrows at me suggestively. "Seems like Mr. Blackwood's words carry more weight than mine, am I right?" I laughed softly, feeling heat rise to my ears. No point denying the obvious. "I've been thinking about it," I admitted. "After this collaboration with LUXE Jewelry wraps up, I'll focus properly on taking care of myself. For now, I'm heading back to the Blackwood estate to rest." Absentmindedly, I stroked my belly with a gentle touch. "I've been pushing too hard. Time to give myself a break." Maya studied me with curious eyes, making a clicking sound with her tongue. "Serena, I swear I can already see this maternal glow radiating from you." "Really?" "You probably don't notic