SWNOVELS Chapter 76
Chapter 76
Chapter 76
“Quick, tell us. What’s the good news?” Topaz was all smiles.
She was a typical fence–sitter who kept swinging between the main and second branches of the Hawk family.
Last night, when she found out that William had lost a contract due to negligence, she started treating Barron warmly again.
Barron helped Tracy sit down and smiled. “Tracy is pregnant. We just found out. Tracy felt a little nauseous after falling into the lake, so we asked her to take a test.”
These words were like a bombshell that instantly stunned everyone.
Arthur was already dissatisfied with Barron and Tracy being together, to begin with. He had even talked to Barron about it in private.
Barron said that he had always liked Tracy, but Tracy was William’s girlfriend back then, so he couldn’t pursue her. Therefore, he didn’t make his feelings known.
Now that William had broken up with Tracy, he didn’t want to miss her.
Unexpectedly, in less than a month. Tracy was actually pregnant.
Ruby looked at Tracy with a complicated expression.
This relationship was really strange.
Topaz’s second daughter–in–law couldn’t help but ask, “Then is this child Barron’s or William’s?”
As soon as she finished speaking, she realized that she had said the wrong thing.
She immediately chided herself. “Oh dear, look at how muddle–headed I am.”
Everyone’s expressions became complicated.
There was a hint of inquiry in their eyes. This woman had actually voiced out the question everyone had in their mind.
After all, William and Tracy had broken up less than two months ago.
“Grandpa has always taught me to follow the rules. Ms. Yost and I used to be lovers, not husband and wife, so we didn’t do it,” William said.
Tracy was speechless. For the first time, she felt that keeping her chastity was such an embarrassing thing.
Barron did not look too happy either. Wasn’t William saying that he didn’t follow the rules?
With so many relatives present, how could he back down?
Hence, Barron said, “We’re committed to each other. We feel that we have a good relationship and have decided to be together for the rest of our lives. It’s not a bad thing to have a child first.”
He insinuated that even though William and Tracy had been together for six years, they didn’t have a good relationship. “People nowadays don’t respect the traditions,” Ruby said meaningfully.
Topaz chimed in, “Rules are meant to be broken. It’s a good thing to have children, a good thing. The Hawk family hasn’t had a baby for many years.”
“That’s right!” Topaz’s daughters–in–law quickly agreed with her.
Then, she changed the topic. “Dinner is ready. Everyone, let’s eat. The dishes will turn cold soon.”
“Let’s eat,” Arthur chimed in.
Then, Arthur looked in the direction of Barron and said, “Since she’s pregnant, you should put the wedding on the agenda.” “Grandpa, is William’s wedding still going to be held? What I mean is, with such a thing happening at Vanessa’s house, is the wedding postponed?” Barron asked, seemingly sincere.
Actually, he was deliberately rubbing salt into Vanessa’s wound.
Upon hearing Barron’s words, Vanessa’s expression stiffened.
Her father had just passed away. Anyone who mentioned him would make her feel uncontrollably upset.
Yvonne subconsciously wanted to retort, but when she thought of what Vanessa had said to Tracy, she shut her mouth and stayed silent.
William said calmly, “The wedding date was agreed on when my father–in–law was around. It won’t be postponed.” He had already thought about it. Their wedding would be held as planned, but he would make things simple.
“Then let’s hold the wedding together. Grandpa, what do you think?” Barron asked for Arthur’s opinion.
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Then you two can hold your weddings together. We’ll announce it tomorrow,” Arthur said.
Barron had chosen his bride himself, so Arthur had nothing to say.
“Thank you. Grandpa,” Barron immediately replied.
Barron’s parents were also present. They did not have a good impression of Tracy.
Even though she was the young mistress of the esteemed Yost family, they felt that it was embarrassing that their son chose someone that William didn’t want.
However, they had already tried advising Barron. Barron had his own opinions and insisted on being with Tracy.
Now that she was pregnant, what else could they say?
However, being pregnant was an advantage.
Back then, their branch had taken power because they had the advantage of being born first.
Barron’s mother, Helen Dale, had her signature smile on her face. “Tracy, congratulations. I originally thought that Barron would take a few more years to find a partner, but it’s fate that you two got together. We’ll arrange the wedding. You just have to take good care of the baby.”
“Thank you, Mrs. Hawk.” Tracy also smiled.
“Alright, alright. Take advantage of the fact that you have a good appetite in the early stages of pregnancy and eat more. You’re not just feeding yourself anymore. Don’t eat those, they do more harm than good for you.” Helen was all smiles.
“Okay”
Topaz and several of her daughters–in–law also rushed to curry favor with Tracy.
“Tracy, you have to eat more.”
“Recently, there has been much joyous news in the Hawk family. Barron and William are holding their weddings next month, and shortly after that, Arthur will turn 80. A few months after his birthday, Tracy will give birth to a child for the family. Perhaps it won’t be long before William’s wife gives birth too.”
“It’s not just these happy events. The jewelry competition called Emerald Cup is about to begin. Tracy is so outstanding. She will definitely be able to enter the finals and win something. She is bringing honor to the Hawk family.”
The ladies had discussed this last night. William and Barron were the lucky ones among the grandchildren. Originally. William had a slight advantage, but he impulsively married a commoner.
His alliance with Vanessa was definitely worse than Barron’s alliance with the Yost family.
What was more. William had made a mistake and lost the contract.
Now, Tracy was pregnant.
“Vanessa, you should eat more. Here, have some.” Madison quickly supported her daughter–in–law when she saw these snobs. praising Tracy.
Ruby also said to Vanessa lovingly, “Yes, dear child. Eat more. Don’t be reserved.”
Yvonne immediately picked up a prawn. She wanted to peel it for Vanessa.
However, thinking of what Vanessa had said at the lake, she felt depressed again. She quickly peeled the prawn and put it into her mouth without even dipping it in the sauce.
“What’s wrong?” Madison asked softly.
She thought that her daughter was unhappy to hear that Tracy was pregnant.
“Mom, I’m fine ll peel prawns for you.” Yvonne picked up another prawn and peeled it for her mother.
William also felt that his sister was acting a little strangely. Wasn’t she quite enthusiastic previously? She even said that she wanted to peel prawns for Vanessa.
William peeled prawns for Vanessa.
“It’s alright, I’ll do it myself” Vanessa was very reserved.
Tracy saw that no one mentioned her falling into the lake, so she tugged at the hem of Barron’s shirt.
Barron smiled and said, “By the way, Vanessa, Tracy is pregnant. If she says anything that makes you unhappy next time, please bear with her. The guardrail of the lake is unstable and it’s easy for someone to fall over.”
These words immediately caused an uproar.
Arthur’s face turned serious. “Barron, what do you mean? What does Tracy falling into the lake have to do with Vanessa?” Arthur believed his own judgment. He did not believe that Vanessa would push Tracy into the lake.
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He had to clarify this matter now. Their relatives were all present. Vanessa came from a poor background, so some people already looked down on her. If she was wronged again, how would these people look at Vanessa in the future?