?<strong>Chapter 1087:</strong>


    Susan answered promptly, her cheerful face appearing on the screen. “Hi, Susan.”


    Smiling, Madisyn asked, “How have you been these past few days? Are you feeling bored being alone?”


    Susan shook her head with a gentle smile. “Not at all. I’ve been reading after work, and Danees home early to keep mepany. Oh, and Docie stopped by today.”


    Adjusting the camera, Susan revealed Docie’s face.


    Madisyn responded with a polite nod.


    After that, Susan turned the camera back to herself. “Tomorrow’s Friday, and Docie wanted advice for the banquet. I gave her a few pointers.”


    Madisyn nodded and continued chatting for a while before ending the call as her secretary entered her office with new contracts for her to sign.


    “Miss Riggs, your fresh juice is ready.”


    Seeing Susan set her phone down, Docie pointed at a ss of green liquid on the table.


    Susan nodded and drank it in one go, leaving Docie impressed. “Miss Riggs, vegetable juice isn’t as tasty as fruit juice. How do you manage to drink such arge ss?”


    Smiling, Susan replied, “I’ve grown to like milder vorstely, so it suits me. You’ll understand when you’re my age.”


    Docie nodded slightly in understanding, observing Susan’s delicate, unchanged appearance despite her pregnancy. She couldn’t help but wonder how far along she was.


    Curiosity got the better of her, and Docie asked directly. While Susan never discussed her pregnancy at work, she feltfortable enough at home to talk about it with Docie. “I’m almost five months along now.”


    “It’s hard to tell,” Dociemented thoughtfully.


    “Miss Riggs, why didn’t you marry Mr. Johns immediately when you found out about the pregnancy? Didn’t you think you would look even more beautiful in a wedding dress at that time?”


    Docie’s questions transported Susan back to when she first learned she was pregnant. Her eyes shimmered with mixed emotions as she replied, “A lot happened between us.


    The baby was unexpected, and by the time we found out, we got engaged right away and started nning the wedding.”


    “I see,” Docie said.


    Noticing the change in Susan’s tone, Docie held back from asking further questions but couldn’t stop thinking about her words.


    What challenges did wealthy families encounter in marriages? Why did Susan say the baby was unexpected? Was Susan using the baby to make Dane treat her well?


    Susan often felt sleepy at home, so Docie didn’t stay for long. While in the taxi, she pulled out her phone and impulsively searched for news about Dane.


    Dane, the CEO of Johns Group, appeared on her screen with an impressive resume, influential social connections, notable aplishments, and photos from various events.


    Docie had never encountered anyone like Dane. His profile felt like a glimpse into an entirely different world, drawing her into a reality beyond anything she had imagined.


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