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Chapter 1220
Chapter 1220
The next day, Aurelia took Lisbeth to the finest shopping mall in town, and she invited Beverley to join
them for the spree. Beverley, the self-proclaimed 'Shopping Queen', was always game for a day of
retail therapy.
"Girls, you called the right person for a shopping date. I'm the queen of the mall," Beverley declared
with a grin.
Inside a boutique dripping with luxury, Aurelia picked out several outfits for Lisbeth, all with a loose fit to
gracefully conceal her growing baby bump.
Oblivious to Lisbeth's pregnancy, Beverley leaned in and whispered, "Aurelia, these clothes you're
choosing don't exactly flaunt Lisbeth's figure."
Aurelia offered a knowing smile, "Lisbeth prefers something a bit more relaxed. She's not into tight-
fitting wear."
"Yes," Lisbeth chimed in, patting her belly, "I've put on a few pounds recently, need something to hide
this little tummy."
Beverley glanced at her abdomen, "You do seem to have a little bump there. Perhaps the delicious
feasts at Elysium have been too tempting."
"Exactly," Lisbeth replied, "I can't help but indulge in a midnight snack every night. How could I not
grow a little belly?"
Beverley's eyes then darted to Aurelia, and she asked, "Aurelia, looks like you've got a bit of a tummy
too. Have you put on weight as well?"
Aurelia instinctively adjusted her coat, and at nearly four months pregnant with twins, her belly was
beginning to show.
"I've been off work, lounging around at home. It's normal to put on a few winter pounds, you know. We
need a bit of extra fat against the cold. I'll shed it come summer."
Beverley giggled, "True, winter clothes are forgiving. A little extra weight doesn't show."
Their conversation was interrupted when a woman walked in. Beverley's heart skipped a beat at the
sight of that familiar face, "Megan?"
Who let her out of the loony bin?
The Alcott family had kept Megan from venturing outside. She must have snuck out, desperate for a
dose of normalcy, aching for a shopping fix.
Megan's eyes narrowed at the sight of her adversaries, "Aurelia, what a coincidence seeing you here."
What a small world. Enemies always find a way to cross paths.
Aurelia's good mood soured instantly.
"You might as well enjoy your days out. After the Christmas, you'll be back inside," she remarked dryly.
Megan's face turned a sickly pale, "I won't go back. I'm not insane. Why should I be locked up in an
asylum? It's all because of you, you wretched thing. You won't have a good end." Content is © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.
"Shut your mouth, you vile creature," Beverley exploded from her seat, "Leopold only ever loved
Aurelia. He never cared for you. If it weren't for your despicable tricks, he would never have entered
that sham marriage with you."
Megan clenched her teeth, "He had a poor taste, fancying a cheap seductress like her."
Megan's face twitched uncontrollably at the thought. She couldn't bear the idea of returning to that
place.
"Aurelia, I just want to know where my child is. Give me back my child, and we'll go our separate ways,"
Megan bargained. Read at NovelDrama.Org
"Your child is with his father, getting treatment for his autism," Aurelia stated plainly.
Megan felt as if struck by lightning.
Was her child autistic? Impossible.
"You're lying. How could my child be autistic? He must be healthy and smart." Megan shouted.