Olivia seemed to have forgotten her slip of the tongue a moment ago and picked up a delicate dress, made to fit someone probably not more than 2 or 3 months. She held it out for Savannah to see.
"This one is good. If you have a lovely girl for Mr. Sterling, I will buy this for your daughter!"
Savannah didn't bother correcting her friend.
"Are you sure about that? I'm planning on more than just a little daughter – get your wallet ready so that I can blow all of your money!" She warned, laughing.
While they were talking and laughing, a woman in a maternity dress not far away, accompanied by a maid, stared at them.
Valerie didn't expect to meet her cousin at the maternal and infant shop, and she was more surprised when she heard the joke between Savannah and Olivia. What did they mean? Was Savannah pregnant with Dylan's baby? Could it be true? It had to be true! Otherwise, why would she be buying baby clothes? And she said that to her best friend!
If she was really pregnant, it would be old Sterling's grandson, more precious than the great-grandson that she would be giving birth to! And this also meant that Savannah could be receiving some sort of title from Dylan.
If this was all true – Savannah would become Dylan's official partner and become Valerie's senior. The thought of that made Valerie's previous triumph begin to disappear, and instead get replaced with great envy.
Savannah, I thought you were a simple and honest girl. But it turns out that you are not much better than me!
Savannah was not only pregnant, it seemed, but also very ambitious, considering she wanted to give Dylan a son and a daughter!
Valerie narrowed her eyes, "You wait here," she said to the maid – a command that was not to be disobeyed.
"Yes, madam," The maid stood where she was obedient.
Valerie slowly walked into the shop, "Oh, Savannah," she began, sounding innocent enough, "Why are you here?"
Savannah's smile died on her lips when she saw her cousin coming, "It's none of your business."
Olivia frowned when she saw Valerie, "Why don't we go somewhere else?" She offered.
Since this shop was a well-known brand, the clothes here were the most environmentally friendly products in the local place. Savannah didn't want to bother Olivia, and she didn't think it's necessary to avoid Valerie.
Dylan said that if she could not face Valerie, it meant she had not let everything go. Besides, it was Valerie who should feel sorry and ashamed!
"What for?" Savannah shook her head, "They carry the most high-quality stuff here, no point in us leaving."
Valerie gritted her teeth again.
No, Valerie stared steadily at Savannah, I won't have Savannah giving birth to old Sterling's legitimate grandson!
From Savannah's figure, her pregnancy was not visible at all, which meant it was only one or two months. At this time, a pregnant woman was easily to suffer miscarriage when she was accidentally hit or slipped.
In a few months, when Savannah's pregnancy was at a later stage and obvious to old Sterling, Savannah would be protected. Valerie would have no way to interfere, so she had to act quickly. Valerie said nothing else to them and instead moved further into the shop.
Savannah and Olivia, ignoring Valerie, picked up baby products on the other side, discussing and comparing them.
Valerie edged up to Savannah quietly, and all of a sudden, she leaned her whole body towards Savannah, pretending to be careless, and gave Savannah a strong push.
Savannah was pushed back a few steps, staggered, and fell to the ground! A few heads in the store turned to her as Olivia rushed over.
Valerie, who pushed too hard on Savannah, fell back a few steps due to the reaction, bumping into a counter. Regardless of the low back pain, she raised her lips and pretended to be embarrassed, "Ouch, my foot slipped," she said, "I'm so sorry for bumping into you, Savannah, are you okay?"
"It's all right, I'm fine," Savannah said, though she was gritting her teeth against the pain.
"Savannah --" Olivia looked at Valerie furiously before she helped her friend stand up.
Savannah rose from the floor with Olivia's help and turned to Valerie, "Do you think it is funny? Asshole!"
"I told you it was an accident – there's no need to be so mean," Valerie said. She was a little disappointed when she observed that Savannah did not suffer from any abdominal pain, nor did she try to protect her stomach. She hit her cousin so hard, and she fell so hard on the floor, why didn't Savannah show any symptom of miscarriage?
I should have hit her with more force!
"An accident!? You practically threw yourself onto her. Should we go check the security camera and see how accidental that was?" Olivia snapped. She would have beaten Valerie if she wasn't pregnant!
"Forget it," Savannah pulled Olivia's sleeve.
Sooner or later, Valerie would reap what she sowed! Savannah did not doubt that karma would get her back.
After Savannah and Olivia finished their shopping, Olivia went to the checkout counter to pay the bill and then left with Savannah.
Seeing this, Valerie scrunched up her brows. Olivia paid for all the goods. Wasn't Savannah who bought baby supplies?
She stomped up to the counter and asked, "Who did those two women buy baby products for?"
The salesgirl shook her head, "I'm not certain, miss, it seemed to be for one lady's cousin."
Valerie froze there. She made a vain effort to harm Savannah!
It turned out Savannah was not pregnant at all, and she just accompanied her friend to buy baby supplies!
Breathing a sigh of relief, Valerie relaxed. Then she felt the pain coming from her belly.
When she pushed her cousin, she also hurt herself, but she did not pay attention to that, yet now she felt the pain.
Valerie was in a panic. Was her baby affected?
She left the shop, hurriedly waddling over to the maid. Within moments, they were headed to the hospital.
After finishing a series of tests, Valerie sat down on the opposite side of the obstetrician.
"Doctor, I just bumped into a table and felt a sudden pain in my belly. Is the baby alright?" She asked nervously.
Due to the urgency, Valerie did not go to the maternity hospital arranged by old Sterling, but went to a nearby hospital, and did not say that she was Mrs. Yontz.
The doctor's face was a little heavy and grave. He did not immediately answer her question, "Did your husband or family come with you?"