Joey was still dizzy from the violent nausea, her mind a whirlwind of confusion.
So when Elise suddenly asked if she was pregnant, she was left speechless, scrambling for words.
But seeing the tears streaming down Elise's face made her chest tighten with guilt.
Excuses formed in Joey's throat but refused to come out.
Her hesitation only confirmed Elise's suspicions.
Elise took Joey's hands, her voice trembling but sure. "Joey, I knew it. You're such a wonderful girl. Of course, you'd be blessed with a child. You're not planning to tell Frederic, are you?"
True to her role as Adamson family's matriarch, Elise had read Joey's mind with ease, leaving Joey feeling caught and unsure how to respond.
"Grandma, I'm sorry. I don't want to risk the baby getting hurt. If Cherry or Scarlett fin
