Chapter 216 False Pregnancy Alarm
“Quinn, are you pregnant?” Harlan stared straight at her.
“I–I’m not…” Quinn began, but before she could finish, Harlan had already yanked Julius to his feet.
“Julius Whitethorn, how could you treat her so casually? What underhanded trick did you use?” Harlan roared.
If Quinn really is pregnant, does that mean Julius crossed the line with her before I even left Yarburn? Did Quinn start dating him because he forced her?
Harlan’s mind painted its own worst–case scenario.
Julius collected himself and met Harlan’s blazing eyes. “If Quinn is carrying my child, it’s only because she wanted to. You’re meddling in things that aren’t your concern, Harlan.”
“What did you just say?” Harlan’s fury spiked.
“We’re a couple, and you are only her kid brother. Don’t forget your place,” Julius shot back.
Harlan swung his fist without warning, and the two men erupted into a brawl in the private dining room.
Quinn clutched her aching head. “Knock it off–both of you!”
Julius knows perfectly well I’m not pregnant. Why is he playing along?
Laura, adding fuel to the fire, chirped, “Quinn, you’re really pregnant? Since when? Remember, I want to be your baby’s godmother!”
Laura’s comment made Harlan hit Julius even harder.
Quinn shot her instigating friend a glare; Laura only blinked back innocently.
“I am not pregnant!” she declared, rose, and strode between the two combatants, planting a palm on each man’s chest to hold them apart.
Both men, terrified of hurting Quinn, instantly pulled back their fists.
“Have you two caused enough chaos? I’m not pregnant. It’s the same old stomach problem–I just need a couple of antacids. And another thing,” she added, glaring at the oversized children before her, “even if I were pregnant, that’s no reason to start a street fight! I’m not some helpless damsel–no one can force me into pregnancy! If I ever do decide to have a baby, it’ll be because I want one!”
Her words made both men cycle through a kaleidoscope of expressions in seconds.
“All right, all right–let’s just eat,” Laura interjected, slicing through the awkward silence.
Only then did the four of them/resume eating.
When the meal finally ended, Julius turned to Quinn. “We’re stopping by the hospital.”
“Are you feeling unwell?” Quinn assumed the lingering perfume from earlier was still bothering him
Chapter 216 False Pregnancy Alarm
“Your stomach’s acting up; get it checked,” he replied.
“No need, a couple of tablets will do”
“Hospital,” he cut her off, leaving no room for debate.
“Quinn, just let a doctor take a look. It’s safer than grabbing random pills,” Laura chimed in.
“Fine.” Quinn nodded.
“I’ll-“Harlan started, only for Laura to yank him back.
“Harlan, my company has some legal issues. I need your help–let’s talk,” she said quickly.
Harlan shot Laura a look but swallowed his words.
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Once Quinn and Julius left the private room, Harlan turned to Laura. “There aren’t any legal issues, are there?”
Laura laughed. “If you’re that smart, why insist on being a third wheel? You’re only torturing yourself.”
Harlan pressed his lips into a thin line, then asked, “When did you find out they were together?”
“I found out bit by bit, from my phone calls with Quinn.”
“Exactly when?” Harlan pressed.
“Around… last month, I think.”
Harlan’s face darkened. “Why didn’t you tell me then?”
Laura raised an eyebrow. “It’s not my job to broadcast my friend’s love life.”
“But you know that I—”
“Harlan!” Laura cut him off. “Whatever you feel for Quinn, she’s chosen Julius. They’re together now.”
Harlan went rigid, then forced a bitter smile. “So… I’m late again?”
Laura sighed. She did not expect the notorious Jexburgh tyrant to look this heart–sick. “Love’s like that. Who’d have guessed Quinn would end up with Julius?”
Harlan lowered his eyes to his empty palm. “Yeah… who’d have guessed…”
He’d reached out to hold on to her, yet in the end had come away with nothing at all.
Quinn and Julius made a quick trip to the hospital and left with a prescription for antacids.
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