Every year at this time, Andres would return to the family estate to spend the holidays with his parents.
Now that his father had passed away, he made it a priority to carve out more time for his mother.
After several months of intensive recovery, Sofia's legs were in excellent condition.
Although she couldn't run and jump like a completely able-bodied person, walking, strolling, and handling daily tasks were no longer an issue.
During this visit, Maeve formulated a new treatment plan for Sofia, aiming to help her regain total mobility as soon as possible.
Sofia was thrilled with her rapid progress so far.
She trusted Maeve's medical expertise unconditionally.
Hearing that Maeve was pregnant with the White family's heirs put her in an unprecedentedly joyous mood.
"Maeve, I hear you're carrying twins?"
While Andres was occupied listening to Butler Tanner's reports, Sofia pulled Maeve aside to fawn over her pregnancy.
Her current excitement mirrored exactly how Andres felt when he first found out he was going to be a father—shock blended with pure elation.
The sprawling White family was finally welcoming new life, a momentous cause for celebration.
Maeve hadn't bothered to hide her pregnancy from those closest to her.
Gently resting a hand over her still-flat stomach, she smiled and nodded. "If all goes well, yes, twins."
Sofia couldn't contain her delight, but her maternal instinct quickly brought a wave of concern.
"You're so young to be enduring the toll of childbirth. It really is a lot to ask of you, sweetheart."
Especially since Maeve was still formally a university student.
Even though she was legally old enough to marry and have children, she was shouldering far more responsibilities than anyone her age.
Maeve offered Sofia a reassuring smile.
"I was never a very diligent student anyway. I take sick days all the time."
"I couldn't be happier to have a perfectly legitimate excuse to skip classes."
Sofia lightly tapped Maeve's forehead affectionately.
A look of genuine worry crossed Sofia's face.
"You said she has a health crisis. Is it serious?"
Maeve shook her head initially, then gave a slow nod.
"It's quite serious, otherwise she wouldn't have faked her own disappearance."
Sofia grew increasingly curious about what bizarre fate had befallen her old friend.
But since Maeve promised they would meet eventually, she decided to be patient. After all, they had plenty of time ahead of them.
The holiday dinner was a joyous, lively affair.
Once the meal concluded, it was time to hand out gifts.
Aside from the generous holiday bonuses given to his son and daughter-in-law, every staff member at the estate received a share of the wealth.
Andres was never stingy when it came to rewards; even the cleaning staff received substantial envelopes of cash.

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