His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 186

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Chapter 185

‘Welcome!”

A server stepped forward, blocking Sandra Bennett and Chloe Bennett as they moved toward Mia Carter.

Sandra pulled Chloe back. “Don’t do anything rash. Don’t alert her yet.”

Chloe fought the urge to rush over and rip that dress right off Mia’s body. She allowed Sandra to pull her toward a different rack of gowns.

Even so, Mia knew exactly why they were there.

What’s wrong?” Lila Hale asked.

She had just finished changing and stepped out of the fitting room. Seeing the look on Mia’s face, Lila scanned the tore. She immediately spotted Chloe and Sandra in the other section.

What a coincidence. Running into them here.”

ila said it was a coincidence, but she didn’t look happy about it. Out of politeness, she held up her skirt and walked over to Sandra.

Aunt Sandra. Chloe.”

Sandra’s expression was a bit strained when she realized Mia’s shopping companion was actually Lila. “Oh, Lila. Don’t be so formal. We’re going to be family soon. You should start calling Chloe sister-in-law.”

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Aren’t they not married yet? I…”

What if they never actually get married? What’s the point in calling her that now?

ila swallowed her original retort and smiled playfully. “Well, without a formal gift for changing how I address her, I’m not calling her anything.”

Her joking tone made Sandra’s face soften slightly.

You’re still such a mischievous girl. But I have to give you a piece of advice-stay away from Mia in the future.”

ila knew exactly what she meant. Mia was Ethan’s ex-wife, after all.

I’m not as likeable as Chloe,” Lila said with a double meaning. “She has her mother to go shopping with. I have to ind someone else.”

It was a jab at how Miranda Hale treated Chloe like a daughter, even more so than her own child. It was also a eminder that her own mother didn’t care who she shopped with.

Sandra caught the underlying tone, and her face darkened. “Then you should learn from Chloe in the future. Maybe then people will like you.”

‘I can’t learn that,” Lila refused flatly. “You guys enjoy your shopping. I’m going back to Mia!”

Without giving Sandra a chance to respond, Lila turned and walked away.

Chloe, who hadn’t said a word, kept her eyes fixed on Mia. The gown Mia was wearing clung to her curves perfectly. Although Mia had gained a little weight because of the pregnancy, it just made her figure look more lush

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and rounded. It didn’t look like a baby bump at all.

Lila finished her selection and pulled Mia out of the store.

Chloe grabbed Sandra’s arm. “Mom, do you think Lila knows Mia is pregnant?”

“It’s possible,” Sandra mused.

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If Mia were really pregnant and trying to hide it from everyone, she probably wouldn’t dare go dress shopping with Lila. That maternity bump might be hidden under a dress, but it wouldn’t be hidden once she took the dress off in the fitting room!

‘If Lila knows, does the rest of the Hale family know?”

Chloe’s heart hammered against her ribs. A terrifying possibility occurred to her. “Could this child belong to Ethan? Maybe the Hales know and they want to keep it…”

‘What are you talking about?” Sandra interrupted. “Miranda would never allow such a thing to happen!”

‘But she…” Chloe couldn’t make sense of it, her face filled with conflict and hesitation.

Calm down. If Mia is really carrying Ethan’s child, then both the Hales and Ethan owe you! Your position as the uture mistress of the Hale family will be even more secure!”

f Mia was really pregnant, Chloe would be unhappy, that was for sure. But Sandra didn’t see unhappiness in her laughter-she only saw panic.

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“Chloe, what is really going on with you?”

Chloe bit her lip and said nothing for a long time. “Never mind. I’ll figure it out myself!”

She turned and left.

Sandra hurried after her. “Chloe, I’m here. I’ll back you up. It’s just Mia. Don’t let her get to you…”

Mia and Lila finished picking out their gowns and then chose a gift for Grandpa Hale. They had lunch together before parting ways.

Mia had been a bit distracted ever since running into the Bennetts.

Before Lila left, she told her, “What happened between you and my brother is in the past. You two are over. What do you have to be guilty about? Grandpa and Grandma have your back. We aren’t afraid of anything.”

‘I’m not guilty. I just don’t want to ruin the atmosphere for the Hale family,” Mia explained. “Chloe is going to be part of your family sooner or later. My presence will only cause friction, so it’s only right that I stay away.”

Lila didn’t quite understand. “But Grandma really wants you at Grandpa’s birthday banquet. You can’t back out.”

‘I gave my word. I’ll be there.” Mia thought for a moment. “But for any similar events in the future, I won’t be participating. You’ll have to help me convince Grandma then.”

What?” Lila looked devastated. “My birthday is coming up soon. I wanted to invite you to that, too.”

She hung her head, looking miserable.

You have your party. We’ll have a private dinner later to celebrate your birthday just the two of us,” Mia said, unable to fully shut the girl out.

Lila finally managed a smile and promised she wouldn’t drag Mià into any more Hale family gatherings.

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The day of Grandpa Hale’s birthday banquet arrived.

The event was held at the Northbrook Hotel, which had been completely booked for the occasion. When Mia arrived, the party hadn’t started yet.

Lila was waiting at the entrance and led her directly to the upstairs lounge. Although it was Grandpa’s birthday, the two elders spent most of their time resting upstairs. The downstairs ballroom was being managed by Arthur Hale and Miranda.

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