Chapter 139

Zaire's eyes widened, and he said, "Say that again!"

"I can say it ten times and it's still the same. You're flipping out today because Susan is coming back, right?"

Zaire's expression froze.

Sebastian smirked, "Look at you, acting all worthless. She's coming back, so just get ready."

"Ready for what?"

Sebastian raised an eyebrow and said, "Do you need me to teach you?"

"No need." Zaire's expression turned aggrieved, "I just came here to talk. Since you're busy being in love, I'll leave."

"Take care."

Zaire paused, baring his teeth, "Sebastian, you better stay happy for the rest of your life. If I ever get the chance, I'll gloat over your frustration."

Sebastian laughed, "Don't worry. Isabella and I will last forever."

Sebastian was very busy during the day, while Isabella was bored out of her mind.

After finishing her work, Isabella was about to go to the restroom when the desk phone rang.

She was a small assistant, and almost no one ever called her on the internal line.

The number on the screen was from the company's front desk.

Isabella picked up the phone, and the voice on the other end said, "Isabella, someone is here to see you downstairs."

"Okay."

Isabella found it strange. She hung up the phone and still went straight downstairs without even going to the restroom.

As soon as she exited the elevator, Isabella saw Nina.

She was stunned and quickly ran over, "Sis, what are you doing here?"

Nina's attire was out of place in the upscale building. The receptionist had offered her a cup of milk tea and asked her to wait in the lounge. But Nina was too uneasy and insisted on standing there.

When seeing Isabella, she felt much more at ease, "Bella."

As soon as she spoke, Nina's eyes reddened.

"What happened?" Isabella asked worriedly, "Did Charlie hit you again?"

Nina shook her head and said, "He didn't hit me."

The lobby was crowded, making it inconvenient to talk. Nina also didn't want to affect Isabella's work, so they walked out of the Landon Group building.

Isabella was anxious,saying, "Nina, hurry up and tell me what happened."

Knowing Nina's personality, Isabella knew she wouldn't come to her unless it was something serious. If it were something minor, Nina would have mentioned it over the phone. So her coming directly to the company indicated that it was quite serious.

Seeing no one around, Nina finally said, "I had a huge fight with him yesterday. He didn't come home all night and hasn't answered his phone. Bella, I feel terrible and uncomfortable."

Nina indeed looked unwell.

Isabella said, "I'll take you to the hospital right away."

Nina nodded, feeling completely relieved with Isabella by her side.

At the hospital, the doctor performed a series of tests on Nina.

"Your pregnancy is not very stable. Have you been overworking or emotionally distressed lately?"

Nina asked, "Can emotions affect the baby?"

"Of course. Since you're in the early stages of pregnancy, maintain a positive mindset is crucial. You also need to get plenty of rest. If you feel unwell, come to the hospital immediately. Don't try to tough it out." The doctor gave a lot of instructions.

Nina agreed to everything but seemed distracted as she sat there.

"Sis, did Charlie upset you?" Isabella asked as they left the hospital, pulling out her phone to call Charlie.

Nina stopped her, saying, "Yesterday's issue wasn't entirely his fault."

Nina didn't know how to explain.

But Isabella quickly guessed the crux of the matter. She said, "His mom and brother haven't left yet?"

"No." Nina closed her eyes, "His mom says the city is better than the countryside, with more opportunities and faster money. She's been helping Raymond find a job and plans to stay."

Isabella wasn't surprised by this outcome.

Deborah seemed like a schemer, and Raymond was a eccentric person.

And then there was Charlie.

Just thinking about it gave Nina a headache.

Under Isabella's persistent questioning, Nina finally revealed what happened yesterday.

It turned out Nina had bought a box of kiwis yesterday, which led to Deborah nagging her. Nina, full of pent-up frustration, vented to Charlie.

It was originally a small matter, and Nina would have let it go after a few words.

But Deborah wouldn't let it go and criticized Nina in front of Charlie.

Their argument escalated, and Charlie stormed out, not returning all night.

Deborah, on the other hand, had pulled up a chair and sat outside Nina's bedroom door, nagging non-stop.

Nina was almost driven to a nervous breakdown. With nowhere else to go, she wandered the streets for half a day before going to the Landon Group to find Isabella.

After hearing everything, Isabella's chest heaved with anger. "I'll go back with you and confront them!"

But Nina shook her head, looking exhausted, "I don't want to go back right now."

If she went back, she'd have to listen to Deborah's nagging again.

She was really scared.

With nowhere else to go, Isabella took Nina back to her dorm.

Just as she finished getting hot water, Sebastian called.

He asked where Isabella was.

Isabella had to tell the truth.

Sebastian said he wanted to come over, but Isabella refused, saying she wanted to spend time with Nina.

Nina saw her blush while on the phone and couldn't help but ask, "Who is that?"

"Sebastian."

Nina was surprised, "Why would you call him by his name?"

Isabella hesitated and then told Nina about her and Sebastian.

She also mentioned Sebastian's breakup with Vanessa.

Nina was silent for a while after hearing this. She then suddenly asked, "Bella, be honest with me. Is the baby Sebastian's?"

Isabella was shocked, "Sis, how did you know?!"

"I guessed." Nina's expression was not surprised but rather relieved. "When I asked you before, you wouldn't say who the father was. You'd rather offend the Landon family than involve Matthew. If the baby wasn't Sebastian's, how could you accept him so quickly?"

It wasn't hard to guess. Knowing Isabella's dull personality, if not for the baby, her relationship with Sebastian wouldn't have progressed so quickly.

Isabella felt a bit embarrassed, "Actually, I haven't fully accepted him yet."

Everything was a blur.

Isabella didn't even know how things had progressed to this point and every step was unexpected.

"Sebastian doesn't seem to know about the baby. When do you plan to tell him?"

Isabella shook her head, "I haven't decided yet."

She didn't know how to bring it up.

With Vanessa gone, it would have been easier to tell him.

But Zoe's words from the previous night still echoed in her ears.

Isabella thought, since she wouldn't lose the baby, she could wait until she figured things out before making a decision.

Nina thought for a moment and said, "since he doesn't know about the baby, you don't need to tell him right away."