Chapter 40 Not Going to Die
Not long after, someone posted an analysis online, pointing out that Elsa had been steering the narrative from start to finish, deliberately leading people to believe that I was pregnant with Eric’s child.
Everyone who learned about my so–called pregnancy had heard it from Elsa. I had never admitted to it myself.
The post quickly gained traction with countless netizens agreeing. They said they had the same suspicion–something about the evidence didn’t add up, and Elsa’s words dripped with subtle malice. Some even brought up the old rumors about Jeremiah and Elsa, speculating that they orchestrated the whole thing.
Propping my chin on my hand, I watched as netizens started turning their anger toward Elsa and the Cornell family. I couldn’t help but laugh. In truth, had paid someone to write that analysis. Why should Eric and I take all the blame while the culprit got to hide in the shadows, gloating? After finishing everything, I stretched lazily and walked out of the study.
Mom rushed over with her phone and asked, “Is that post true? Are you really not pregnant?” She seemed genuinely shocked, even reaching out to touch my stomach.
The tickling sensation made me step back two paces as I was struggling to suppress my laughter. “Come on, Mom. I’m really not pregnant. Didn’t I explain everything to you yesterday? You and Dad didn’t believe me, so Eric and I just decided to play along.”
Dad walked over as he shook his head with a mix of exasperation and indulgence. “You always keep your schemes to yourself. You could’ve at least clued us in.”
I blinked innocently. “I did tell you. You’re the ones who didn’t believe me.”
For a moment, Dad was at a loss for words. Then, he waved it off. “Fine, as long as it’s resolved now. But how could Elsa spread baseless rumors like that? This whole mess is her doing. I need to have a word with her!” with that, Dad headed straight for Elsa’s room.
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