Chapter 99

One of the guests, always on good terms with the Brooks family, forced a bright smile, clearly trying to lighten the awkward atmosphere. "Mr. Brooks, didn't expect Miss Clark to be expecting already. That's really a double blessing!" Martha, still unaware of the real situation, thought Sophia was carrying Alexander's child. Just moments ago, she'd been furious over the embarrassment, but now that anger had all but vanished, replaced by open delight. "Exactly! And to think Sophia kept this huge surprise from us-so sneaky!" Alexander just glanced at Sophia with a deep look. He held her hand, his grip steadily tightening. Sophia fought back the pain, barely managing a strained smile. "Oh please, don't tease me, Aunt Martha. I just wanted to surprise Alex." "Oh, come on, still calling me 'aunt?' We're practically family now!" Martha chuckled, covering her mouth as she laughed even more heartily. Sophia's cheeks turned pink. She pretended to hesitate modestly, just about to speak again- But