In reality, M''s pregnancy was already over five months, yet due to her advanced age, her belly didn''t
protrude noticeably.
During the early stages of her pregnancy, M battled severe morning sickness, which greatly affected
her nutrient intake and left her feeling weak.
Phoebe took hold of M''s luggage and linked her arm with Ms, stepping out of the airport with a
spring in her step.
Once outside, Phoebe lifted the luggage and stowed it in the car.
As M tilted her head, her gaze fixed on the northern skyline, where snowkes drifted down gently. A
sudden wave of longing washed over her, reminding her of how much she missed Loretta.
After finishing loading the luggage, Phoebe walked over to M and said, "Let''s hop into the car, M."
Snapping out of her reverie, M finally climbed into the car.
Phoebe started the engine and pulled away. "M, I''ve rented a small house in the suburbs. It''s quiet,
peaceful, and has a great environment.”
M''s mood shifted, and she spoke softly, "Phoebe, I want to go see Grandma."
"Sure," Phoebe responded, adjusting her course at the next intersection.
M bowed her head, her hand gently resting on her belly as she thought to herself, "Sweetie, Mommy
is taking you to visit your great- grandmother.”
"By the way, Phoebe, how''s Nate doing?" M asked, her emotions stirring as Nathan''s name came up.
Phoebe''s expression darkened, and she responded coldly, “Cole informed me that since you left, Nate
went to the frontiers and hasn''t returned.”
“It''s been almost six months. Hasn''t hee back to visit his family?" Phoebe replied nonchntly,
“Cole mentioned that even before Nate married you, he hardly ever returned to Phoenicia."
Upon hearing Phoebe''s words, M''s heart glowed with a sweet warmth. It seemed that Nathan''s
frequent trips to Phoenicia after their marriage were because of her.
M smiled and said, “You and Cole seem to be quite close.”
Phoebe blushed, her smile shy as she confessed, "We''re just really good friends.”
M yfully teased, "Can you help me ask your “good friend" if Nathan is doing alright?"
Phoebe''s expression soured at the mention of Nathan. "M, I think all men are the same. Giving up
your career for a man isn''t worth it."
“I didn''t give up my career for anyone. I chose to return to my homnd and contribute to its scientific
research,” M rified earnestly, her gaze on Phoebe tinged with suspicion.
“It seems like you have quite strong opinions about Nathan, don''t you?" Phoebe hesitated, uncertain
whether to speak further.
Noticing Phoebe''s unusual reaction, M couldn''t shake off a creeping sense of fear. Anxiously, she
asked, "Did he... get married?"
Keeping her focus on the road, Phoebe quickly replied, “It hasn''t reached that point yet, but he''s with
Fenna now."
Phoebe''s words hit M like a bolt from the blue, leaving her shattered and overwhelmed by a sudden
wave of pain.
Despite her efforts to appearposed, M''s faint smile couldn''t hide the tremor in her voice. “Are
you sure about Nathan... He and Fenna are just good friends."
Phoebe scoffed disdainfully, “Is there even such a thing as genuine friendship between men and
women these days?"
M couldn''t help but agree with Phoebe''s sentiment, feeling a slight pang in her heart.
She rolled down the car window, allowing the cold air to rush in. "Phoebe, I''m feeling a bit stuffy. Would
you mind if I open the window for some fresh air?"
Sensing M''s mncholy, Phoebe rushed to reassure her, "M, please don''t be upset.”
With a bitter smile, M concealed her inner turmoil. Despite the pain gripping her heart and making it
hard to breathe, she kept aposed demeanor.
“I''m not upset; considering we''re neither married nor in a romantic rtionship, Nathan has every right
to choose someone who is morepatible with him."
Phoebe continued, "ording to Cole, Fenna left her job at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and willingly
epted a demotion.
"She transitioned to the military to work as Nathan''s assistant, essentially stepping into Lucas’ former
position.
"After spending so much time together, it''s only natural that they might develop feelings for each other.
"Not to mention, there''s a lot of buzz among the people at the military base. Many specte that Fenna
will be the future general''s wife. "ording to Cole''s remarks, it''s clear that he also sees Fenna
as a great fit for Nathan.
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"Hemended her gentle nature, virtuous character, confidence,petence at work, and various
other qualities. It''s apparent that he holds her in high regard.
"Nathan also—"
M couldn''t bear to hear more. She quickly interjected, "Phoebe, please, let''s not discuss him
anymore, okay?"