Chapter one hundred and sixty-five: it's time.

“No, we need to be prepared for everything. We need to make sure the child has everything. We would get both a girl and a boy baby things. You are going to be the mother of a child who would own all of Bruce's belongings with time. Isn't it great?” Claire's mother smiled.

" Mom, you are so happy. Okay, fine we will go with whatever you want” Claire replied, succumbing to her mother's suggestion.

" Okay, you rest up and I will have the maid bring up some cake and fruit juice for you. Be careful when walking. We wouldn't want to be careless and make any mistakes”.

“Mom, I can walk down to get it. You don't have to send the maid up and especially if it's that Maria of a girl. I wouldn't want that Maria girl around me. She might use the opportunity to use it to her advantage".

“I know my dear and she will soon be out of this place, just take care of yourself”.

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Bruce on the other hand had gone downstairs for a drink after the news had hit him hard.

“Surprisingly, I can't rem