Chapter Twenty-nine: Why isn't Aria Pregnant?

Jessica wasted no time setting her plan into motion. She quickly called the housekeeper, offering a hefty bribe to go through Aria’s belongings, locate the contract, and leave it somewhere Grandma would easily find it. The housekeeper did as instructed, carefully placing the contract between the pages of Grandma’s favorite book.

Later, as Grandma settled down to read, the document slipped out, catching her attention. She scanned the pages, and her face paled. Heart pounding, she called out, her voice ringing through the house just as Aria and Alexander returned from the hospital.

“Aria! Alexander! Come here, now!” Grandma’s tone was sharp and urgent.

Aria rushed to her side, her face creased with worry. “What’s wrong, Grandma? Are you feeling alright?”

Grandma’s gaze was icy as she held up the document, her hand trembling. “Aria, why have you conspired with Alexander to deceive me?”

Aria froze, completely bewildered. “Grandma, what are you talking about?”