Not only the matriarch of the Blackwell Family came, but also the Mistress of the Third Blackwell Family and several other ladies of the same family. Moreover, Old Mrs. Constance was also here.
The living room was full of commotion. Standing at the top of the stairs on the second floor, Sophia’s mind buzzed when she looked at the goings-on below.
Matilda, who was beside her, patted her on the shoulder. “Warrior, come. To the battlefield you go!”
Sophia went slowly down the stairs. “Old Mrs. Blackwell, you’re here.”
Old Mrs. Blackwell looked at Sophia, then she hurriedly said, “Do come down slowly. Take your time and don’t rush.”
Sophia’s belly was still flat and wasn’t showing anything. Thus, her movements were not affected at all. Seeing Old Mrs. Blackwell acting like this, Sophia felt a little helpless. Then, she went over and greeted the Mistress of the Third Blackwell Family politely.
Not bothering to be subtle, that lady glanced at Sophia’s belly and chided, “Look at you. Why didn’t you tell us about such joyful news?”
Sophia smiled. “It’s still quite early, so I didn’t say anything. I wanted to tell everyone when everything’s more certain.”
Old Mrs. Blackwell reached out a hand to Sophia, who quickly went over to her. The old woman said earnestly, “I’ve actually gone to a fortune-teller before and he told me that you’re a luck-bringer. This child will be a lucky one as well; I’m sure of it.”
Sophia chuckled, not knowing what to reply. This kind of ‘fortune’ might have been said to appease the old woman, and Sophia felt that most people would not believe it.
Old Mrs. Constance chimed in, “Yes, the Great Master’s prophecies will never be wrong.”
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