Anne smiled and said, "Nigel, I'll be leaving too."
Then, she followed them out.
Bella looked at Celine in confusion. "Mommy, why is Daddy walking with that bad lady? I don't like her. She bullies you."
Celine glanced in the direction of where Adam and Carly had disappeared before smiling softly. "Bella, grown-ups have complicated matters, but remember, Daddy and I both love you and will always be with you."
Bella's face lit up, and she nodded eagerly. "Okay."
Fiona looked at Celine with concern. "Celine, are you alright?"
She was worried that Celine might be feeling down.
Celine shook her head. "I'm fine."
Hailey was frustrated. "That Carly is something else. How dare she say she's going to have Adam's son? Let's see if she even gets the chance!"
Just then, Celine suddenly bent over and retched.
Since she hadn't eaten much today, there wasn't much to vomit. Still, the queasiness made her uncomfortable.
Nigel and Fiona were taken aback. They immediately rushed to her side. "Celine, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Grace asked anxiously, "Celine, did you eat something bad?"
Celine raised her hand to her pulse, and as she felt the familiar signs, a frown formed on her face.
Hailey asked urgently, "Celine, what's going on?"
Celine took a deep breath and said, "I'm pregnant."
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