Chapter 157
Everyone present was instantly dumbfounded, each one showing a look of shock.
One after another, they gaped in disbelief.
If before, everyone only dared to harbor doubts in their hearts.
Now, they got an official confirmation in person!
After all, Butler Truman’s departure was quite sudden.
And during that time, Crestfall Villa was tense, rumors spread privately that Miss Sinclair was carrying their master’s child.
Otherwise, why would the master have such a drastic change in temperament after Miss Sinclair’s departure?
The entire manor dared not make even the slightest extra noise during those few days.
But since Miss Sinclair returned, the atmosphere suddenly eased!
Not to mention everyone dared to smile, even their steps became lighter.
Just last night, after the three masters had hot pot, everyone also set up tables for hot pot again, with dishes and specifications identical to the master’s!
They even ate in the outdoor snowfield.
This allowed everyone to experience what the romance of the first snow meant.
All this stemmed from the master’s change.
He became more compassionate, like a living person.
Not only that, everyone began to frequently see a smile on the master’s face.
This home became filled with many sounds.
These small changes were all because of this Miss Sinclair.
As a result, now everyone finally understood.
The master’s special treatment of Miss Sinclair wasn’t just because she’s the young lady’s therapist, but also because she carried the master’s child!
Everyone was thrilled.
This was wonderful, if the future mistress were Miss Sinclair, who wouldn’t like it?
Some even showed an ecstatic expression, and that person was Charlotte.
Goodness, could Charlotte possibly manage to become the steward in the future?
Hehe, what is this? Choosing the right master means flying high and even getting promoted and becoming wealthy in the future?
However, Vivian Sinclair was startled by Julian’s sudden announcement, her hand trembled.
Is he crazy?
It’s over.
The secret she’s hidden for so long!
He just announced it so openly to everyone.
How would everyone in the manor think?
Though she had mentioned her divorce yesterday, her belly wasn’t just expanding since yesterday.
Anyone who knew her identity would cast her a colored glance, right?
Those who don’t know her are fine, but those who’ve lived with her for days, Vivian Sinclair does mind.
How will she carry herself in the future?
Vivian Sinclair immediately covered her face, feeling a surge of despair.
Has he left her no room to retreat?
Beside her, Matron Turner’s face changed drastically.
The first one to rebuke: “Julian! How could you possibly… How could you say it so easily p>
“Even if the matter about the child is true p>
“You shouldn’t have just said it aloud p>
“Felix, hurry and take everyone away p>
The master’s secrets, Matron Turner believed the less everyone knew the better, so she directly ordered Felix.
However, Felix glanced at Julian Thorne and did not move.
Although Matron Turner had a high status in The Thorne Family, almost like a half-master.
But he was new.
He was not under Matron Turner’s jurisdiction, he only followed Julian Thorne’s orders.
Julian Thorne didn’t nod.
Matron Turner’s expression became increasingly awkward, and ultimately her face turned dark with embarrassment.
She didn’t understand how things turned out like this?
The fact that Madam and Vivian Sinclair seemed to know each other was enough to make her heart jump, now Julian directly admitted the child in Vivian Sinclair’s belly was hers!
What was he trying to do?
Would he publicly confront Madam for this Vivian Sinclair?
The relationship between him and his mother was already poor, for Vivian Sinclair, was he planning to completely abandon the last shred of decency between mother and son?
In her heart, Matron Turner wished Miss Joyce would fiercely discipline Vivian Sinclair, this scheming woman dared to shamelessly climb into Julian’s bed.
On the one hand, she didn’t want Miss Joyce and Julian Thorne to be too estranged.
More excessively, Julian now wouldn’t even give Matron Turner’s old servant face for Vivian.
This made Matron Turner feel very unpleasant.
In this awkward silence, Sylvia Joyce finally spoke slowly.
“Everyone, leave p>
Only then did Julian Thorne nod at Felix.
Felix raised his hand, leading everyone out of the dining room.
Matron Turner finally felt a hint of joy in her heart.
Great, Madam was still on her side!
Who would have thought Sylvia Joyce then looked at her and said: “Matron Turner, you should leave too p>
Matron Turner was stiff, unable to react for a while, inwardly roaring: Why does she have to leave too? What is it that she can’t hear?
Previously, family matters were never hidden from her, now why keep her out?
All because of this Vivian Sinclair?
Seeing her not moving, Sylvia Joyce frowned slightly: “Matron Turner, are you getting old? Are your ears failing p>
Only then did Matron Turner turn and leave, her face carrying hints of anger.
Sylvia Joyce was somewhat displeased with Matron Turner’s behavior, but ultimately didn’t say anything in front of Vivian Sinclair.
As soon as Matron Turner left, she immediately couldn’t hold back her curiosity and asked, “What’s going on between you two p>
“How come I’ve heard Vivian is the Young Madam of The Grant Family p>
“Julian, I don’t believe you would do something as scandalous as getting involved with a married woman. That’s really not your style or character p>
“Is there some hidden truth behind this p>
“Or… after all these years living apart, have you really changed into someone unrecognizable, a carefree playboy p>
Sylvia was straightforward, directly voicing her doubts.
Vivian Sinclair’s hand had just been pulled away from her face by Julian Thorne, and now she wished she could cover it again.
However, Julian acted even faster.
A milk cup was stuffed into her right hand, and then he tightly held her left hand.
Vivian’s face turned crimson, and she began to wrestle with him privately.
But how could she ever be a match for Julian Thorne?
With a slight increase in grip, Vivian couldn’t even think about breaking free; her entire arm couldn’t move p>
Sylvia Joyce, who saw their little interactions under the table, raised her face in a knowing, teasing smile.
“Alright, alright, it’s early morning. If little lovebirds want to hold hands, just do it openly. I’m not a relic from the past p>
Vivian:?
Little lovebirds?
When did she and Julian Thorne become a couple?
Although they indeed have a baby together, it’s really all very innocent.
Wait, this Madam, why does she seem… completely different from what I imagined?
She was all smiles, looking so kind and pleasant at both Vivian and Julian, without a trace of doubt or anger despite the strange facts about her background, origins, or pregnancy.
Is this just a façade… or is this lady truly that kind-hearted?
Vivian inexplicably felt that it must be the latter p>
She rushed to explain, “No, Madam, you misunderstand p>
Julian interrupted her, “Please don’t misunderstand p>
“Miss Sinclair is only pregnant with my child p>
“Currently, we don’t have any other relationship that you might imagine p>
Upon hearing his explanation, Vivian should feel relieved, but why does it sound… so strange?
Sylvia also chuckled, “Son, are you messing with me p>
“You ought to give me a clear explanation about this, right p>
“What’s really going on between you and Miss Sinclair p>
Julian said expressionlessly, “Remember when you went to the hospital’s freezer trying to use my sperm to produce a child for me p>
Sylvia: “Of course, I remember p>
“That hospital was completely absurd! Your little swimmers just vanished into thin air p>
At this point, Sylvia was wide-eyed in shock.
Then she quickly glanced towards Vivian’s stomach.
“Could it be… this coincidental p>
Vivian awkwardly tugged at the corners of her mouth, “During that time, I happened to be… pregnant through IVF p>
“Ahem p>
“Anyway, through a series of coincidences, that’s how this situation happened p>
“But Mr. Thorne and I are truly innocent in all this, Madam, please don’t misunderstand p>
Julian added, “She is already divorced p>
“It’s just that it hasn’t been announced to the world p>
Sylvia was dumbfounded.
Is there really such strange fate in the world?
But wait.
Why did her good son have to add the fact that ’she is already divorced p>
Ha, he still claims it’s all innocent?
This Miss Sinclair might indeed be innocent.
But whether her son is innocent, Sylvia isn’t so sure.
Innocent, yet clinging to the girl’s hand like he would never let go?
Innocent, yet rushing back nervously, as if fearing she might be devoured?
Sylvia did not immediately expose the truth but instead smiled and said, “Let’s eat first p>
“After we finish, Julian, we’ll have a good chat p>
Vivian didn’t know what they planned to discuss, but she definitely wanted to escape this embarrassing scenario.
So as soon as they finished eating, she quickly wiped her mouth and rose, “Madam, Mr. Thorne, please enjoy your meal at your leisure p>
“I’ll just take a walk in the garden to aid digestion p>
With that she turned, determined to leave.
Julian gently tugged her wrist.
“There’s snow outside p>
“For a walk, just stroll around the house p>
Vivian knew it was still snowing today.
Though the path in the garden had been cleared, the continuous snowfall made the pathway icy inevitably.
She wouldn’t risk venturing outside, so she nodded to his suggestion, “Understood p>
“Please enjoy your meal p>
This time she finally managed to escape, and once she was outside, Charlotte approached eagerly, “Miss Sinclair, are you alright p>
Concerned about Vivian Sinclair meant concern for her own prospects, so naturally, she was very attentive.
Vivian grasped her, “I’m fine, let’s go p>
Quickly moving away from the restaurant area, Vivian didn’t even want to know what the mother and son might talk about.
Once Vivian hastily left, Sylvia let out a ’pfft’ and laughed again.
“Oh dear, this is perfect, I’m about to become a grandmother p>