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Elaina appeared to have grasped a lifeline.
She hastily exclaimed, "Mrs. Berg, did you catch that? My daughter is carrying your family's heir."
"The unborn child is blameless. Even if you're cold-hearted, you can't turn your back on your grandchild, can you?"
If Siena was expecting, I couldn't keep her locked up.
That day, Siena was taken from the detention facility to the hospital for tests. To my astonishment, she was indeed with child.
I observed that Troy's face remained impassive.
Instead, he grew somber and somewhat intimidating.
Perplexed, I inquired, "Troy, what's the matter?"
Troy seemed reluctant to speak. Then he admitted to me, "Mom, I'm extremely cautious when it comes to that aspect of life.
"I've always been wary of Siena trying to trap me with a pregnancy, so I've been vigilant despite not being one to fool around.
"Whenever I was intimate with Siena, I always took preventive measures."
From a young age, Troy had inherited his father's character.