Chapter 17

Jessica received the presents and thanked each of them. She was even moved to tears and choked out, "I can't believe my dream came true. We're actually becoming a real family. I'm over the moon!" "Don't say that." Steven appeared reluctant to see her cry and consoled her awkwardly, "Eat, or the food will go cold." They happily headed to the dining area. Right then, Steven halted suddenly and turned on his heels. I was standing right at the door, and his smile instantly froze. The others similarly turned toward me upon noticing his movement. When they realized I was back, their faces darkened. I looked at them, struggling to suppress my intense fury. It had been less than a week since I had a miscarriage, yet not only did my perpetrator feel zero ounce of remorse, but she even pretended nothing had happened, celebrating in my house! I withdrew my icy gaze and went straight to my bedroom, not planning to waste a second interacting with them. Steven suddenly grabbed my wrist when