Chapter 202 A Baby

Cassie knew that if she did not agree, her son would always worry about her, "All right."

"Perfect!" Joseph's biggest worry was that she wouldn't let go of her worry about the Smith mansion.

Cassie smiled helplessly, "I have no choice but to accept your offer."

"Don't worry. After you move into a new residence, I will get all of Dad's things delivered to you. You two will still be together. You have to remember that Dad is with you, no matter where you go," It was the first time Joseph had talked so softly and patiently with his mother.

Cassie was overjoyed, tears filled her eyes, "Yes, I know your dad doesn't want me to be alone. I also think he wants to go with me. I stayed in that old house all of these years, only to feel close to him. There are so many memories there between him and me…"

"I have coffee and fresh fruit," Kate heard them talking so she waited for Joseph to comfort his mother before she walked in.

"Thank you, Kate!" Cassie smiled at her, and praised, "She is beautiful and righteous. Joseph, you were lucky to meet Kate!"

Kate was embarrassed, she blushed and lowered her head.

"Yes, I'm very lucky!" Joseph took Kate's hand and pulled her on to the sofa next to him, "With her around, I don't stay up late to work overtime!"

"That's good!" Cassie said excitedly, "Kate, I have told him many times about his bad habit of staying up late and working overtime. But he doesn't listen to me, at least now I can rest assured since you are around to supervise him!"

"Thank you," Kate was relieved to hear that Cassie trusted her to care for Joseph.

Joseph smirked, "Don't you wonder why I am not staying up late with Kate around?"

"Because you listen to her."

"Wrong!" Joseph smiled.

"Wrong?" Cassie was confused.

Kate immediately knew what Joseph was joking about. Her face burned and she hit him, "Don't make jokes about that in front of your mother!"

"Why not?" Joseph shrugged disapprovingly, "I am only telling her the truth!"

Cassie had no idea what they were talking about, she frowned and looked back and forth between the two.

"Mom, sit and rest. I will make dinner," Kate told her.

"Kate, it is still early. Can you sit down and chat with me?" Cassie asked.

Joseph let go of her hand and said, "Talk with Mom and leave the dinner to me."

"Are you okay?" Although she had tasted the dishes he cooked and praised him highly, Kate wanted him to spend time with his mother since she rarely visited.

"Well then," Kate agreed, looking at Joseph and said, "Be careful not to cut your fingers off when you cut the vegetables. And remember there are only three of us, so don't cook too much."

Cassie was very happy to see that Kate's eyes were full of concern for Joseph.

"Kate, you and Joseph seem to be so in love. I think you should consider getting married," She wanted a grandchild, but it seemed inappropriate for her to say that so bluntly. Cassie thought she should at least encourage them to get married.

Kate blushed, "Joseph and I agreed that we will not rush into marriage."

"Yes, when the time is right though, you will get married?"

"Yes, of course!" Kate replied. It had only officially been two months since they confirmed their relationship.

"Are you and Joseph living together now?"

"Yes…" Kate said rubbing her neck with embarrassment.

Seeing her uncomfortable, Cassie explained, "I didn't mean anything by that. I only hope that you two grow close. However, if I was to have a grandchild…"

Kate didn't know what to say. It turned out Cassie's real reason for visiting was to urge Kate to have a baby.

**

After a quiet dinner, Cassie left and Kate helped Joseph clear the table. She didn't say a word the entire time, Joseph was a little worried. He touched her hand and asked, "What is wrong?"

"Nothing, I am alright."

"Did my mother suggest that we get married or have a baby as soon as possible?" Joseph questioned.

"Did you hear us talking?"

There were a few rooms between the kitchen and the living room. He should not have been able to hear it. Kate thought to herself.

"I know my mother very well," Joseph reminded Kate.

"Oh…"

"Will you feel guilty if we don't listen to her?"

Kate shook her head, "It's not that I don't want to have a baby. It's just… I am worried and think about the baby that I lost. I am afraid."

Although it was because of Anna's action that she had a miscarriage, her negligence also played a role.

Joseph put down the bowl in his hand and rushed to her side. He put his arms around Kate, "Don't worry. I am here and always will be!"

Kate was grateful that he was gentle, "Thank you!"

**

While Kate was enjoying being in love, Lisa was struggling with her personal life. She contemplated over and over whether or not she should reach out to Rowen. Finally, she gathered enough courage to dial his number and when he answered she said, "Hi Rowen! Do you have class today?"

"Not until late. Why? What is going on?" Rowen replied.

"Well, I am going to stop by your house," Lisa told him.

"Stop by my house?" Rowen quickly rejected the idea, "No, that is not appropriate!"

Lisa commented, "I am the one who should be panicked. What are you afraid of?"

Fearing that Rowen may not let her stop by, Lisa hung up the phone then grabbed his coat that Kate left behind. She folded it carefully, and place it in a bag to return to him. Before leaving, she took one last look in the mirror, tidied her clothes, and walked out the door.

As she got closer to Rowen's, her heart began to pound harder. Although she kept reminding herself there was no reason to be nervous, she could not control her anxiety. She thought she was going to pass out as she rang the doorbell and waited for him to answer.