When Judith got a sight of Anna's protruding stomach, she was speechless, and her heart broke into pieces. It was crystal clear to her whose baby it was.
She still remembered how she aborted her and Eason's child a couple of years ago without letting Eason know.
At that moment, she was more eager to see Eason. She did not decline Anna's welcoming invitation. "Thank you," she politely thanked Anna. Then, Judith accompanied Ella into the villa.
Jane looked at Judith, who came in with her mother, strangely. Ella, however, seemed to have forgotten to introduce the little girl to Judith.
It was not until Jane took the initiative to say hello to Judith that Ella realized her inattentiveness.
Judith withdrew her hand from Ella's, walked straight to Jane, and patted her head. "Hello, what a nice and cute girl. Who are her parents?"
"Judith, this is my daughter Jane." Ella formally introduced them both.
"Wow, Ella, you are so blessed to have such a lovely girl." Judith stressed. Time had really flown. It was almost like she had just married yesterday and the very next day, she bore a child.
Ella bit her lips anxiously, and added, "You know, I have a son about the same age as well. He is turning five soon."
Was Ella going to call her brother? Or was she trying to prevent Judith from meeting him?
"Auntie, please have a seat," said Jane, inviting her to sit on the sofa. Deep down, Judith was amused by the little girl.
"Okay, thank you, Jane."
The two sat down facing each other. Anna ordered her servant to serve some more fruits.
Jane looked at Judith from head to toe, trying to comprehend who the stranger was.
Judith saw Anna wrapping her arms around Jane, mesmerised at how she showed affection to her niece.
If the plane she was on had not crashed, she would have had Jane all to herself.
Ella was speechless. As time went by, the ambiance in the room became awkward.
"Ella, could you please introduce me." Anna remarked, looking at Ella reproachfully. It was said that the oldest sister-in-law sometimes acts like a mother. At this moment, Anna commanded in a pleasing tone.
"Eh... Oh, I'm sorry. Anna, this is Judith Song. Judith, say hello to my sister-in-law, Anna."
"Hello, Judith," Anna greeted Judith, who had been scrutinising her.
She didn't know why Judith had been watching her all this time. Judith unashamedly gazed at Anna.
Anna felt a little uncomfortable, with her hands on her stomach. She wondered who it was this time, and why she came to look for Eason.
Judith regained her presence of mind, and finally had the courage to speak, "Hello, my name is Judith and I'm Eason's girlfriend, "
She didn't mean to humiliate Anna, considering she was pregnant. But since she had been longing for Eason for more than ten years, she did not want to give up that easily.
The ambiance in the room became more apprehensive when Judith spoke her thoughts.
Anna seemed to have felt something move in her stomach when she placed her hands on it.
Nevertheless, she put on a smile, and responded. "Judith, I happen to be Eason's wife. What a coincidence!"
The smile on Anna's face perfectly masked her true emotions.
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