Betrayed? I Upgraded to His Billionaire Brother novel Chapter 297

Chapter 297

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“No, no.” I rubbed my nose, embarrassed. “It’s already noon. I stayed up too late last night. Please, come in.”

The whole thing with the baby last night, while a happy shock, had left me genuinely rattled. So much so that I’d completely forgotten Eleatior was coming today

Chloe was already awake. She greeted Eleanor and headed into the bathroom to get ready.

poured Eleanor a glass of water and then hurried to wash up myself, emerging feeling much more clear headed.

found Eleanor putting containers of dumplings into the freezer. “Let me do that. Please, sit down.”

It’s fine, dear.” She shooed my hands away with a warm smile. “I’m almost done. No need for you to get your hands cold.”

stood by, watching as she neatly arranged the dumplings in the freezer. Once finished, she slapped her forehead lightly. “Would you look at me, I almost orgot. I brought you both some lunch, too. Come eat.”

went over and saw the other thermal bag still sitting untouched on the dining table. I quickly opened it. “You cooked for us, too? You must have been busy all norning!”

If you like it, I’d cook for you every day.” Eleanor began unpacking the containers. One held a cold dish. “This is a marinated seafood salad. I noticed young eople seem to like these things lately, so I tried making some. See if you like the flavor.”

hloe came out just then. “She can’t have that right now,” she said with a smile. “But I can. I’ll finish the whole thing for you.”

taw foods were a big no during pregnancy, risk of listeria and all that.

leanor’s face fell with concern. “Why can’t you have it? Are you feeling unwell?”

Grandma…” I knew her care was genuine, so I didn’t see the point in hiding it. “I’m pregnant. I have to be careful about what I eat for the next few months. No aw foods.”

eeing how open I was with Eleanor, Chloe didn’t intervene.

leanor’s eyes went wide. She quickly guided me to a chair. “Pregnant? Since when? Still in the first trimester, right? You have to be extra careful, the first three nonths can be delicate.” She paused, then laughed at herself. “Listen to me. I almost forgot, you’re the doctor.”

Ier emotions were mixed–genuine happiness for me, but also a pang of regret that her own ‘hopeless grandson‘ had missed his chance.

answered with a smile. “Just found out last night, actually. You’re the first to know. Everything seems perfectly stable so far, please don’t worry.”

That’s good, that’s good.” She looked at me, then bustled about. “Now eat! Look at the time. You have to eat regularly from now on. Carrying a child takes so auch from a woman.”

he marinated seafood salad ended up entirely in Chloe’s stomach.

You’re an amazing cook,” Chloe couldn’t help but praise. “Way better than any restaurant.”

As long as you girls like it.” Eleanor beamed. Then she added, “I made a lot of dumplings. Different fillings are in different colored containers. When you cook hem, you can put a few of each kind, so you get to try all the flavors.”

Got it!” Chloe chimed in cheerfully. “Don’t worry, I won’t let Elara near the stove for dumpling duty. I’ll handle it.”

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ve chatted for a good while before Eleanor finally got up to leave.

walked her to the elevator. Thinking of the clinic and everything else, I couldn’t help but ask, “Grandma, about the pregnancy could you please keep it onfidential for now?” If it got to Amelia’s ears, who knew what trouble she’d stir up. And if it somehow reached Gavin… even worse.

leanor didn’t overthink it. “Of course, of course. I won’t breathe a word. First trimester, it’s best not to tell the world.” She waved me back inside before the levator even arrived, insisting she’d be fine.

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hapter 297

Third person POV

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savin sat in a black Rolls Royce sedan. The moment he saw Eleanor emerge from the building, he drove up to the entrance and got out to open the rear door for

ier.

to sooner had Eleanor settled into the car than her phone rang. She dug it out of her canvas tote. “You have terrible timing, you know that?

Were you just at Apartments?” Gavin had gotten a heads up from his team and called Immediately.

leanor huffed. “Spying on your own grandmother now? With all that free time, you should be fixing things with that girlfriend of yours.” Elara is pregnant. nd this kid can’t even manage to bring a girlfriend home. Comparing them is just depressing.

avin’s brow furrowed slightly. “You seemed to like that young doctor. Just saw her, and you’re in this bad a mood?”

It’s because of you!” she said, her voice full of exasperated affection. “Pushing forty and not a serious girlfriend in sight.”

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