Chapter 177

After chatting for a while, Ginger led Jessica to greet her friends who had just arrived. Ginger had an easygoing nature, and her friends were lively and talkative, which immediately helped Jessica feel at ease. A wealthy-looking woman sidled up to Jessica and grabbed her arm. She scrutinized her as if she were a priceless work of art. She was Gabriella Jennings, the wife of one of Raphael's colleagues. "Ms. Lloyd, your daughter-in-law's been keeping herself quite hidden! Only now that she's married are you finally letting her out to meet us. Are you afraid we'd snatch her away?" "Exactly! Zach really does things quietly. It's a good thing he didn't come straight back with a baby in his arms this time," another whispered. Ginger laughed heartily, clearly pleased with their comments. Jessica's cheeks flushed. It had only been three months since they got married, yet here they were, talking about a baby! She pursed her lips. "We actually knew each other for a long time. It's just