Chapter 264

When she heard the news from the private doctor, Lydia Moore couldn’t hide the excitement in her eyes. “Since when?” “It’s been a month.” “Perfect! Make sure you take good care of that baby. Don’t worry, every penny I promised you will be paid.” The moment she hung up, Lydia let out a long breath and leaned back on the couch. She glanced at Henry Hawthorne, who was still brooding, then nudged his waist with her toe. “Stop sulking. Got some good news—you’re going to be a dad.” “Violet Jordan’s pregnant?” Henry’s eyebrows shot up. “Talk about perfect timing. Let’s see how much longer Edward Hawthorne can keep his cool.” “This is our biggest card—we can’t play it too early,” Lydia said with a frown. Just as she was about to explain more, her phone rang again, cutting her off. One look at the name made the smile freeze on her face. Edward Hawthorne. “Hello?” “If you want to fix what’s going on with the Moores and Henry, tell me where Violet Jordan is hiding. You’ve got five minutes. Or dea