Chapter 305
Chapter 305:
Loretta’s voice carried unwavering authority, each word delivered with crystalline precision.
Gabriela jolted awake, her drowsiness evaporating as icy perspiration beaded across her brow. Why had Loretta suddenly mentioned her pregnancy? What secrets were uncovered? How would Wesley perceive her now?
Gabriela’s thoughts spiraled into chaos, and she couldn’t summon the courage to meet Wesley’s gaze.
When silence stretched between them, Loretta’s frown deepened as she turned toward Wesley. “Speak up, Wesley. What do you intend to do p>
Wesley’s mind churned with pleasant surprise. Was fatherhood approaching? He had never imagined one night with Gabriela would leave her carrying his child. If she would accept his proposal, he would marry her without hesitation and treasure her always.
𝖭е𝘸 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝗄𝗅y 𝘤𝗵aр𝘁𝘦𝗋s o𝗇
He began, “Grandma, I p>
The instant Gabriela heard Wesley preparing to speak, she summoned her courage, buried her terror, arranged an expression of innocence, and cut him off. “What do you mean, Mrs. Larson? I don’t have a boyfriend. How could I be pregnant p>
Loretta regarded her with tender affection. “Are you feeling bashful, sweetheart? Miriam and I understand how much you’ve endured recently. Don’t fret. I’ll scold him properly for your sake p>
She fixed Wesley with a withering glare.
Wesley concealed his satisfaction behind a composed mask, preparing for the inevitable lecture. Gabriela caught Wesley’s peculiar expression, and her toes curled with nervous energy.
Loretta sounded absolutely convinced. Had she somehow discovered the pregnancy test results? If so, the fact that she’d had a one-night stand with Brenden would become impossible to conceal.
Gabriela had no choice but to deny everything. “I’m truly not pregnant. You’re mistaken p>
Loretta exchanged glances with Miriam, who immediately retrieved her phone and displayed a photograph to Gabriela.
“We found this in your room, Gabriela,” Miriam announced.
When Gabriela spotted the folic acid in the image, comprehension dawned. She released a silent breath of relief. Thank goodness they hadn’t discovered what had transpired between her and Brenden. She had already prepared for this moment.
Gabriela asked with studied calm, “Do you understand what folic acid treats, Mrs. Larson p>
Watching Gabriela’s composure gradually return, Loretta’s certainty began to waver. “Isn’t it exclusively for expectant mothers p>
“Folic acid also treats anemia,” Gabriela explained. She then ascended the stairs and returned with another medication bottle. “I’ve suffered stomach problems recently. I’ve been vomiting frequently and developed mild anemia. Folic acid combined with vitamin B12 provides the proper treatment p>
Loretta felt crushing disappointment and asked dubiously, “Folic acid for anemia? Shouldn’t you consume iron-rich foods instead p>
Gabriela responded, “But I can’t retain anything. I eat and immediately vomit everything up. That’s why the doctor prescribed these medications. You can research it if you doubt me. Incidentally, I had my period roughly two weeks ago. I felt unwell, so I visited the hospital. Mr. Moss is aware of this. You can confirm with him p>
Though discussing such personal matters felt mortifying, Gabriela had no choice but to use this information to deflect Loretta’s interrogation.
Loretta immediately faced Wesley. When he nodded without expression, she couldn’t suppress her deflation. So Gabriela was taking folic acid solely for anemia? What a crushing disappointment.
Loretta refused to surrender yet. Grasping Gabriela’s hands, she spoke earnestly. “I know today was a misunderstanding, Gabriela. There’s one thing I need to know. Do you have feelings for Wesley p>
Gabriela felt stunned, never anticipating Loretta would assault her with another tricky question.
The more time she spent with Wesley, the more certain she became about her emotions. She cared for him so deeply that she had even contemplated confessing the truth about her pregnancy. But she couldn’t embrace such selfishness — carrying another man’s child while hoping Wesley and she could build a future together.