Chapter 3

Lillian was in her seventies, with a full head of silver hair and a very straight spine.

Matthias was holding me. I wanted to get down.

He tightened his arms.

"Don't move."

Lillian walked quickly to the bedside.

"How many weeks?"

Dr. Riley immediately answered, "Around six weeks."

Lillian's hands trembled.

"Really pregnant?"

Dr. Riley nodded.

Lillian's eyes suddenly reddened.

Juliet supported her, saying softly, "Lillian, don't get excited yet. The child's paternity still needs to be confirmed."

The joy on Lillian's face froze.

She looked at Matthias.

Matthias placed me back on the bed and pulled a thin blanket over my legs.

"It's early pregnancy. Risky tests can't be done."

My heart gave a small jolt.

The man who had just doubted me was now protecting me.

Lillian frowned. "Matthias, this concerns the Morrison family bloodline."

Matthias's voice was cold and low. "Her body concerns a human life."

The room fell silent.

The text drifted slowly by.

[Matthias is protecting her now. Juliet is panicking.]

[In the original novel, Lillian trained Juliet as her grandson's wife. Now Raven has barged in pregnant.]

[Raven, don't get cocky. The Morrison family branch members are about to fight for inheritance rights.]

Lillian sat down beside my bed and held my hand.

"Raven, what do you want to eat? Where do you want to live? The old mansion has dedicated nutritionists and doctors."

I was about to say whatever.

But Juliet spoke first. "The old mansion is quiet, suitable for pregnancy. I can keep Miss Raven company. I actually studied nursing."

I sneered.

"You keep me company?"

Juliet nodded. "I'm afraid you won't be comfortable alone."

I looked at Matthias.

"I'm not going to the old mansion."

Lillian's expression soured. She asked why.

My eyes reddened, my voice immediately softening.

"I'm scared."

"Scared of what?"

I pointed at Juliet.

"Scared of her."

Juliet's face stiffened.

Lillian was also stunned.

I lowered my head and touched my lower abdomen.

"As soon as she came in, she talked about confirming the child's paternity. Then she wanted me to go to the old mansion. What if I fall asleep and something happens to the baby?"

Juliet hurriedly explained, "Miss Raven, you've misunderstood me."

I shrank into Matthias's embrace.

"See? She's glaring at me again."

Juliet: "..."

Matthias looked down at me, a hint of amusement seeming to flash in his eyes before he quickly suppressed it.

Lillian looked at Juliet, her expression cooling somewhat.

"Juliet, you should go back first."

Juliet's lips turned pale.

"Lillian."

"Go back."

Juliet left carrying the food container.

As soon as the door closed, Lillian immediately changed her expression, gripping my hand.

"Raven, you can live wherever you want."

I looked at Matthias.

"I want to live at his place."

Matthias's brow furrowed slightly.

Lillian immediately nodded.

"Fine, live at his place."

Matthias said coldly, "I didn't agree."

Lillian tapped her cane heavily.

"You shut up."

I almost laughed out loud.

Text floated by.

[Step one of rising to power through her son: Success.]

[Too bad the Smith family hasn't made their move yet.]

The next second, my phone rang.

My mom's name appeared on the screen.