“Congratulations,” Hannah said calmly.
Sandra stared at her, stunned by her placid reaction. But Hannah had already anticipated this. After three years of Lionel spending his nights with Sandra, it was bound to happen, unless he had a medical issue. And the way Sandra had been steering the conversation, her motive was transparent.
“Aren’t you happy?” Hannah asked, blinking innocently. “Is it the old man from the blind date? Or did your parents set you up with someone new?”
Sandra gritted her teeth, unsure if Hannah was being deliberately obtuse or was genuinely that stupid.
“You know, your parents really don’t love you, do they? Forcing you to get pregnant out of wedlock just to bail them out. How will you ever show your face in high society? By the way, have you checked if the father is already married? That would be even more awkward.”
Watching Sandra’s face contort with rage, Hannah pressed on. “Anyway, good luck with that. My luck is so bad lately, I’m not even sure my divorce will go through. I might just be stuck like this forever.”
Sandra’s teeth felt like they were about to crack. “It’s not from a blind date,” she hissed. “It’s someone who has loved me for many years.”
“Oh, that’s wonderful! Someone who stood by you in your time of need. Though it’s a bit strange he made you get pregnant first… In any case, congratulations on your upcoming wedding. Don’t forget to send me an invitation. I’ll be sure to give you a very generous gift.”
Hannah glanced at her phone. “I have to run. Bye now.”
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