chapter 329

Chapter 329 At Odds

When she lived in the same neighborhood with Mandy, she was in good terms with Mandy. They

kept no secret

from each other at that time. However, now, she really couldn't tell Mandy the truth.

Mandy naturally had seen through Lucia's reluctance. She hesitated for a while and took Lucia to a

place with

fewer people. Her expression became more serious. “Lucia, what on earth happened? You can tell

me whatever

you don't want to reveal. Besides, I've been a nurse for so many years. I know something about

everything

concerning medicine. You might as well tell me.” She was expressing her innermost thoughts.

Though they hadn't been together for years, their friendship

would be worn out so easily by time.

Lucia lowered her head, fingers twisted together, and felt iore embarrassed. She felt it hard to speak

out her

premarital pregnancy. Mandy also sensed her nervousness. "What on earth happened?" Lucia took a

deep breath and said, "I'm pregnant...” Hearing this, Mandy was stunned. Apparently, it was beyond

her expectation. Though Bishop had already mentioned the possibility of Lucia's pregnancy, she

eliminated the possibility

immediately. However, the possibility should be reality.

Looking at Mandy's shocked expression, Lucia produced a bitter sinile. She rubbed hands uneasily

and said, "I

drew 400cc blood days ago. And I felt dizzy today. I am worried so I came for an exam.” Mandy

calmned herself from shock, and, after taking a deep breath, she said softly, "That's too much. It

might

be the cause of your dizziness. Besides, lots of pregnant woman suffers anemia. You must replenish

blood. The

doctor might prescribe you some iron supplernents. Anyway, gotta take care." Hearing Mandy's

words, Lucia felt much more relieved. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Mandy. You relieved

mne a lot.” "It's nothing.” Mandy patted the back of her hand and continued softly, "May I ask... the

fetus’ father...” Lucia bit her lips and said in a low but resolute voice, "It has no father. It only has

me." Mandy smiled and knew that it was inappropriate for her to keep probing into it. She then

changed the topic.

"Well, I am free today. Let me wait for the report with you and let's have dinner together. And we

can have a

zood chat." Lucia accepted her invitation in all smiles. "Okay." Soon, a nurse called Lucia's name.

Lucia went to get her inspection report. Looking at Lucia's back, Mandy.

tormented, closed her eyes. After struckling in her heart, she took out hier phone and texted Bishop.

Mr. Adams, you were right. She is prepnant. If I guessed correct, the father should be your brother

August.) Bishop merely wanted her to be a scout, but, unexpectedly, she helped him prove all his

guesses, Meanwhile, Bishop read the message and showed excitement in his narrowed eyes. Lucia's

pregnancy was a hard-won good time for him. It meant that he rot one more trump card against

August

It seemned that the extra share from Ethali was meant to be huis.

Mandy and Lucia had dinner topether in the evenime. After Lucia arrived home, she realized that

she had spent

a day without any fruit. She took a deep breath and couldn't help feeling agitated. If she couldn't

settle down the endorsement, she would lacerreater difficulty if she wanted to resign. The more

Lucia thought, the more nervous she became. Finally, she plucked herself tip and texted Jonathan.

[Mr.Black, are you free tomorrow? I need to meet you.) Soon, Jonathan replied, I Free tonight. To my

place?) He then sent a meme of smirk. Lucia felt she had goosebumps all over her body. Why would

Jonathan have to deviate words from their original meaning? She took a deep breath and regained

her composure. Then, she replied, [What about the day after tomorrow? Are you free in daytime? I

have something very urgent to discuss with you.] Soon, lonathan replied again, I Miss me? Since

you're so eager to see me, fine. Meet me tomorrow afternoon at the troupe. Though reluctant, I will

meet you.) Seeing his message, Lucia resisted her urge to roll her eyes and replied, Okay.) She kept

reminding herself that success or failure hinged on these two days. As long as she could get the

endorsement from Jonathan, she would no longer need to obey all August's orders and keep him

happy. Imagining her bright future, Lucia felt much better. On the afternoon of the next day, Lucia

went to Iszoom Republican Pavilion. She could see the crew in the

shooting site from afar. When Lucia was being Jonathan's temporary assistant, she went through

Jonathan's script in her free time.

She knew what they were filming was near the end of the story. The character played by Jonathan

was a major,

who was losing his beloved one but, in his struggles, he couldn't disobey orders from his superiors.

Plots that needed to act out great joy or grave sorrow were the biggest challenges for performers. It

required

hard work to perform ernotion of the characters vividly. "Action!" As the director ordered action, all

casts and other supporters were in position. Jonathan absorbed himself into

the play immediately. Without his usual playfulness and unrestraint, he acted perfectly each

moment as the major. Lucia sat in the periphery. From a distance, she observed the cast in the field

and was also unwittingly

absorbed into the play. The protagonist lost his beloved one. The great sadness expressed by

Jonathan infected her. Before she knew it, her eyes were moist. She never met a man who could

love her as much as the male protagonist loved the female protagonist. And,

the man she loved had long fallen in love with another woman. With all these thoughts, Lucia let her

sentiment get the better of hersell. She lowered her head, down-spirited,

and failed to notice that the director had shouted "Cut". They had success at first attempt. All the

crew went to congratulate Jonathan. Jonathan adjusted his mood and

he caught sight of Lucia the moment he walked out of the field. lle produced a smile. When he saw

her moist eyes, he frowned. He hurriedly approached her and flicked her forehead. "What's

wrong? Being impressed by my acting skills?"

Lucia was brought back to reality by his flick. She hurriedly wiped her tears at the sight of Jonathan.

“No.

brought the contract. Please, take it as I am deploring you. Sign it, okay?" Saying, she took out the

contract from her bag and handed it to him. Jonathan glanced at the contract and smiled. He

cracked a joke, "What if I refuse to sign it?" Lucia smiled and replied hall-jokingly. "Then my boss

might kill me." Jonathan paused for a while and asked, "Your boss, August Adams?" Lucia nodded.

Hearing this, Jonathan dropped his body onto a deck chair. He said smilingly, "One more reason to

refuse.” Hearing this, Lucia heavei a sigli. She asked, "You are at odds with each other?”

When it came to August last time, Jonathan also put on this scornful expression. Was it really what

she had

anticipated? Was there really something inexplicable among Jonathan, August and Adeline?

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