Chapter 590

Evelyn Ross finished speaking.

The living room instantly fell into a dead silence.

Susan Langley's eyes widened abruptly.

She opened her mouth, but no sound came out.

Mr. Valentine and Mrs. Valentine froze simultaneously.

They both turned their heads to look at Evelyn.

Mr. Valentine's voice trembled. "Grace, you... what did you say?"

Evelyn raised her eyes.

Her gaze swept lightly over Susan and her brother.

She lowered her lashes, her tone calm. "Sister-in-law is pregSterlingt. It's already three and a half months."

This sentence was like a bomb.

It exploded violently in the living room.

Mr. Valentine stiffened completely on the spot.

His lips quivered. "Really?"

Evelyn nodded.

Mrs. Valentine covered her mouth.

Tears instantly welled up in her eyes. "How could... over three months..."

She suddenly realized something. "Then Mina... didn't have a miscarriage back then?"

"Correct."

Evelyn sighed softly. "I accidentally discovered that Marcus had bought abortion pills, so I switched them."

Mrs. Valentine cried and laughed at the same time.

She slapped her thigh. "You child! Why didn't you say so earlier?!"

Her voice choked with sobs. "Your uncle and I always thought... thought Mina wouldn't forgive Marcus because that child was gone..."

Mr. Valentine's eyes also reddened.

He wiped his face. "These past few months, my heart has been aching terribly, but I didn't dare mention it, afraid Marcus would be even more upset..."

Evelyn smiled slightly.

Mrs. Valentine grabbed her hand.

Her eyes were teary. "Grace, you saved that child, you saved Marcus's son, you saved the life of our branch of the family!"

Her voice trembled. "From now on, you are our branch's benefactor!"

After saying this.

Mrs. Valentine wiped away her tears.

She turned to look at the Susan siblings.

Her eyes instantly turned cold. "These two, I leave to you to handle."

She stood up. "I'm going upstairs to see Mina..."

As she walked towards the stairs, she muttered. "No wonder her appetite has been so big lately. I was worried she was getting fat. Turns out she's eating for two..."

Her voice carried a sob. "I'll never control how much she eats again..."

Mrs. Valentine and Mr. Valentine exchanged a glance.

Both were so agitated they didn't know what to do.

Their son must know by now too, right?

The two walked to the bedroom door.

But they hesitated, not daring to knock.

Inside the room.

Marcus Valentine was sweating profusely.

Mina Sherwood stared at him. "Well? Speak."

Marcus swallowed hard.

He steeled himself and spoke. "Um... being a bit heavier is actually quite nice."

Mina raised an eyebrow.

Marcus hurriedly added. "I do not dislike you! I mean... girls with a little softness on their stomachs are quite cute..."

Mina remained silent.

Marcus grew anxious. "Mina, what exactly do you want me to say? Can you give me a hint? I really don't know..."

Mina was both amused and exasperated.

She was about to speak.

But Marcus suddenly lowered his head.

His voice was low. "Actually... since I can't have children now, I should divorce you."

He looked up, his eyes red. "You love children so much, you definitely couldn't bear a lifetime without them... I shouldn't hold you back."

He took a deep breath. "But after what happened last time, I think spouses should be honest with each other... So whether to divorce or not, you choose."

His voice grew softer. "If you dislike me... we can..."

Mina's face darkened. "You want to abandon me and the child?"

Marcus waved his hands frantically. "No! How could I abandon you and—"

He suddenly stopped.

His eyes widened slowly.

He slowly lowered his head.

To look at Mina's abdomen.

Child?

What had he just heard?

Marcus's throat went dry.

He carefully placed his hand on Mina's belly.

His voice trembled. "Mina, you mean..."

Mina nodded. "Yes. Our child. It's still here."

Marcus's tears fell instantly.

He stared at Mina's belly.

For a long, long time.

He finally spoke. "Good... good... we have a child..."

He suddenly sighed again. "Even though in this lifetime, we might only have this one child..."

He took Mina's hand. "But one is enough."

He smiled. "Whether it's a boy or a girl, I'll love them."

His gaze was tender. "Our family doesn't favor boys over girls. If it's a girl, everyone will dote on her even more."

Mina looked at him.

Suddenly, she smiled. "What if... we can have both?"