Chapter 185

Sophia’s sudden appearance made Serena flinch involuntarily, a flash of pale washing over her face. Matthew immediately stood up and gently wrapped his arm around her shoulders, looking concerned. "What's wrong? Are you feeling okay?" "I'm fine," Serena gave a faint smile and shook her head as she sat down. But she hesitated—going to the restroom now meant walking past Sophia. Normally, she'd have no problem with that. But with Matthew here... and Sophia knowing she was pregnant... everything was different. Bianca blinked, looking puzzled. "Didn’t you just say you needed the restroom?" Serena’s expression stiffened. She eyed Bianca for a few seconds, lips parting slightly—then said nothing. Thankfully, the waiter showed up with the next round of dishes, cutting the tension. At the table, Serena poked at her food absentmindedly. These days, she'd been drowning in the pain of losing the baby. Whatever energy she had left was used to keep up appearances before Matthew and nurse her body b