บท 126: Unusual

Diana's voice grew shriller with emotion, deepening Evelyn's dissatisfaction. Evelyn sternly scolded her, seemingly determined to defend Ava to the end.

"Diana, what are you saying? Once Ava married into the Ford family, she became one of us. What outsider? Spreading such talk would only bring us ridicule!

Moreover, Ava is pregnant now. Your words could hurt the child's feelings. As a mother, you should act like one!

The Ford family is a prominent lineage, and many are eager to see us falter. I do not want to hear such remarks from you again. Understand?"

Evelyn's reprimand left Diana speechless, her respect for Evelyn making her words particularly impactful. Moreover, Diana was shocked to learn of Ava's pregnancy—was the grandchild she had longed for finally on the way?

Diana quickly moved to sit beside Ava, her gaze intense. "Ava, are you really pregnant?"