Chapter 61

M ADN NO B Naomi’s face froze. She felt angry and ashamed, but she did not dare to lash out.

“I understand,” Naomi replied.

After hanging up the phone, Emmanuel leaned against the black leather chair and smiled.

Of course, he knew that Malcolm would immediately turn against Tabitha if Riley did not mention the details of her mistaking someone else for him.

However, Malcolm was thoughtful and had superior tactics than Emmanuel. If there were too many loopholes in the fabricated truth, it would easily arouse Malcolm’s suspicion.

Besides, the fake truth probably would not last long.

If he relied solely on Naomi alone, Tabitha and Malcolm probably would not get divorced even after the baby was born.

It seemed that he had to prepare plan B.

*****

When Tabitha and Malcolm returned to the Sinclair manor, Alaric was sitting in the living room, filled with joy.

Malcolm’s attitude towards Tabitha had obviously changed these days. He was not as courteous and distant as he used to be. Although they were a couple, he acted like they were business partners.

As she crossed the threshold of the door, Tabitha wobbled in her steps, and Malcolm gently supported her.

Alaric’s smile became wider. He hurriedly called Tabitha to sit beside him NNO 92% 15:02 and asked someone to get her a glass of boiled warm water again.

Tabitha took out the ultrasound report and showed it to Alaric.

Alaric accepted the photo, which was not very clear, and asked repeatedly, “Is this my great–

grandchild?”

Affected by Alaric’s mood, Tabitha’s depression eased. She smiled and said, “Yes.”

“Malcolm, come and see…” Alaric wanted to call Malcolm over, but he found the latter talking to George when he turned his head.

“I checked the bathroom last night. The tiles on the floor are not good and are slippery. Please ask someone to replace them with anti–skid ones. The doctor said pregnant women should stay in a quiet and good environment. Try not to disturb her when you do things in the future. Also, about the beetroot soup sent by Emmanuel this morning. The doctor said it was good, nutritious, and easy to digest. Please ask the chef to learn how to make it,” Malcolm relayed all the doctor’s advice to George patiently.

George wrote them down one by one.

“He finally knows how to care about people.” Alaric said with a smile, “Tabby, you can now see the silver lining.”

The smile in Tabitha’s eyes faded, and she curled her lips stiffly.

She no longer cared about the silver lining anymore. After all, she had given up on him.

After briefing everything, Malcolm found Alaric looking at him with a smile.

Alaric had always been strict with him, and this was the first time that he looked so gentle. Malcolm felt a little uncomfortable.

NN 42% 15.0Z Thus, he said, “Grandpa, if there is nothing else at home, I’ll go back to the company first.”

“The kitchen staff is already cooking lunch. Go to the company after eating.” Alaric ordered.

Malcolm nodded obediently. “Okay.”

Alaric did not see any reluctance on Malcolm’s face.

He was in a good mood and advised, “Malcolm, it’s a good thing that you can realize your mistake. You should treat Tabby well in the future and don’t hurt her anymore.”

Malcolm was silent for a few seconds and nodded. “Yes, I will take care of Tabitha and the baby.”

Tabitha was shocked and could not help raising her head to meet Malcolm’s blue eyes.

Tabitha could not understand the emotion in his eyes and immediately looked away.

Her heart was beating so badly as she thought, ‘Malcolm approved my baby?

‘Is it conscience, or because of Grandpa Alaric?”

Alaric saw their reactions.

He was probably too old to figure out what was going on in these young people’s minds, so he decided to ask them directly.

After lunch, Alaric called Malcolm into the study.

Seeing Alaric’s serious expression, Malcolm guessed what he was going to say.

Z NNO 92% 15:02 Malcolm asked, “Grandpa, what’s the matter?”

Alaric started. “I’ve seen your attitude towards Tabby these days. Have you finally thought things through?”

Malcolm did not figure out anything, but after knowing the truth, he could not be as indifferent to Tabitha as before.

However, he could not tell Alaric the truth, so he kept silent.

“If you change your mind and want to live a good life with Tabby, you have to break up with that woman completely and never see her again,” Alaric added.

Malcolm frowned, “Grandpa, I have no feelings for Naomi. It’s just that she saved me when I was kidnapped, and now she is accidentally pregnant with my child. I promised to give her an explanation.”

He expressed two points in his words–Naomi was his savior, and he made a promise to Naomi.

Alaric’s wrinkled face turned stern. He was obviously unhappy.

“Grandpa, you have taught me to be responsible since childhood. I promised Naomi that I would never leave her and the baby alone.” Malcolm looked serious and sincere.

Alaric frowned. He did want his grandson to be a responsible man, but Malcolm should not be taking responsibility for that kind of woman.

However, it took Malcolm a long time to change. Therefore, Alaric could not push too hard lest Malcolm became rebellious again.

Alaric made a concession and said, “It’s up to you to decide what to do with that woman. But I’ll make it clear today. That child will not be a part of the Sinclair family.”

That was a problem that Malcolm could not face at the moment.