efly skipped a beat as Sebastian's name appeared on it. Perhaps she had hoped for this

aking a deep br

h but distant voice. "I looked at the

r to apologise? She didn't know, but the wa

uired, attempting to sound ca

his words measured, as if he were picking them out

f this. After last night, he wasn't prepared for

e blurted out, "I'm pregnant, Seb

lla awaited Sebastian's answer, her heart raced in her chest. His

, what do you want me to say? I informed you that I am n

eply than she wished to acknowledge. Even though she had anticipat

me." "What you wish to do is up to you. This job is a

after hearing the words, which

erence beginning to weigh on her. "I'm not prepared for this." She pondered

had anticipated, she still had more questions than answers. Could you please confirm whether the

f relationship Sebastian had just turned down. She had always prioritised

ail interrupted her thoughts. "You're wasting time, Isabella

shed work, not on her well-being. Nothing seemed to

she would manage to juggle the demands of the business, t

ty, she was unable to stop thinking about the phone call. Her mind was racing with ideas, uncertainti

reet to clear her head when she saw a familiar face. Claire,

tion as she exclaimed, "Isabella!" "W

by forcing a smile. "Hi, Cla

ject. She said, "I heard the news," as her tone shifted to one

dge, causing her to freeze. Despite her stom

ial media has widely shared this information. At the gal

ut now she was a part of a public show. There was nothing she could do

la, however, was overcome with dread and could only smile weakly. Was S

sabella wasn't entirely sure whether she should confront Sebastian and tell him about the pregnancy, as her fri

handle this situation." I'm not even sure if I want him to

Isabella. The present is not a decision you can make alone. You must

er. She was capable of handling the situation alone. Perhaps it was t

for me to decide for myself." She had to take charg