Chapter 539

"Captain—no, Lieutenant Colonel," Mateo said, raising an eyebrow. "Keep up the good work!" Frank tapped Mateo's forehead with his spoon, and Mateo didn't even have time to dodge. He rubbed the sore spot, feeling tears well up in his eyes. "You really don't know how to take a compliment, do you?" he asked. Meanwhile, in the living room, Bethany slowly took a seat beside Jenny. "Come on, stop hiding. They've gone to the dining room to eat." Jenny looked up with wide, anxious eyes. "They must've figured it out." Bethany was unsure what to say. The way Jenny was acting pretty much shouted that she was pregnant. "Don't worry. They're not the gossipy type, so they won't say a word," Bethany consoled, patting Jenny on the back. "Are you still feeling nauseous? Can you eat a bit more?" Jenny shook her head. "I'd rather starve than face them right now." She nudged Bethany. "Go on, don't worry about me. You need to eat—for your sake and the babies." "Okay, I'll go." Bethany got up and l