Suddenly, a large white supermarket bag was thrown in front of her, filled with several bottles of water and drinks, as well as some bread.

Rebecca Hughes turned her head and saw the tall figure of James Horne walking away.

She was stunned for a moment. The fourth young master of the Horne Family had actually listened to her and had truly gone to get her something to eat.

"Fourth Young Master, thanks a lot."

Rebecca Hughes expressed her thanks towards James Horne's retreating back, then turned her head and began eating the bread.

When James Horne got back into his car, he was still wondering if he was possessed, to have actually run an errand for Rebecca Hughes just like that. Truly strange. Except for Julia Bluen, no other woman had ever made him do anything for them, not even buying something simple.

Shaking his head, he decided he couldn't be bothered with this troubling young lady any longer.

James Horne drove off, this time truly leaving Rebecca Hughes alone by the sea.

In the end, the news of Adele Horne's pregnancy became known to the entire Horne family.

Everyone's first reaction upon learning the news was to suggest that Adele Horne have an abortion.

Later, when they learned Adele Horne had decided to keep the baby, they all fell silent.

Gian Horne wanted to send Adele Horne abroad. She could have the child there and then return, avoiding gossip. As for the child, since it would be born only a month apart from Julia Bluen's baby, it could be passed off as Julia's.

Adele Horne refused.

She said the truth cannot be covered up forever, and eventually, everyone would find out. When she decided to keep the baby, she knew what she had to face. She wasn't afraid; she could take it. Anyway, before she got pregnant, everyone already had a poor impression of her. The rich young ladies who spoke ill of her behind her back were nothing new. They could say whatever nasty things about her—she had become used to it, so what did it matter if it happened one more time?

Everyone fell silent again.

However, in their daily lives, as everyone looked after Julia Bluen, the pregnant woman, they also started caring for Adele Horne, the soon-to-be mother. In the Horne household, the sisters-in-law became national treasures.

Rachel Bailey, although legally married to Hansen Ruiz, still lived in her rented apartment in the Emerald Garden Building. She said she had paid the rent, so she intended to stay for the full month before moving into Hansen Ruiz's villa.

Their wedding would take place around the time her lease was up.

Hansen Ruiz could only smile indulgently at her thriftiness and say nothing else.

In fact, Rachel Bailey now had quite a bit of spare cash. Her business was doing well. She even ran canteens in several factories that provided room and board, securing contracts for the vegetables and rice they needed. Each month, she could earn at least tens of thousands to over one hundred thousand yuan. This was much better than selling clothes before, and it was also much more relaxed since she didn't need to stay at her stall every moment and could go anywhere she liked.

On the morning of the fourth day after Rachel Bailey and Hansen Ruiz registered their marriage and became official husband and wife, Mrs. Alwin Ruiz personally paid a visit.

She was quite surprised but also had a premonition. She knew Mrs. Alwin Ruiz would come to find her again, but she didn't expect it to be so soon.

Mrs. Alwin Ruiz appeared before Rachel Bailey again, still accompanied by Floyd Thomas.

As soon as she entered, she looked around Rachel Bailey's rented apartment with a critical eye, filled with disdain. Even though the space was not large and Rachel Bailey had kept it spotless, she still wore a look of complete disapproval. When she stepped inside, she didn't venture far, essentially standing at the door.

It seemed as if she thought taking one more step would dirty her shoes.

Rachel Bailey knew she was being scorned but didn't say a word. She silently brought over a stool for Mrs. Alwin Ruiz to sit on. After all, Mrs. Alwin Ruiz had become her mother-in-law.

But Mrs. Alwin Ruiz, who had disdained even to walk in, would obviously not deign to sit down.

"Miss Bailey, let's talk outside," Mrs. Alwin Ruiz suggested, glancing at the stool Rachel Bailey had offered. She dropped the words, then turned with Floyd Thomas and walked out.

Rachel Bailey didn't refuse.

It was still in the Emperor Hotel, still that same luxurious room as before.

The same people, the same place, discussing the same matter.

"Miss Bailey, I suppose you know why I've come to see you," Mrs. Alwin Ruiz said, sitting on the luxurious sofa. She had an air of dignity and a seemingly gentle expression, though her sharp eyes betrayed that she was not a truly gentle person.

Rachel Bailey calmly nodded her head.

Mrs. Alwin Ruiz's purpose could only be to persuade her to leave Hansen Ruiz. Unfortunately for Mrs. Alwin Ruiz, she was several days too late. Rachel Bailey had already registered her marriage with Hansen Ruiz, and the wedding date was set. Could it be that Mrs. Alwin Ruiz was uninformed? Had Hansen Ruiz not told his family about his marriage plans? Moreover, if Mrs. Alwin Ruiz did not approve of her being with Hansen Ruiz, how had Hansen Ruiz managed to get his household registration book?

"Miss Bailey, I would like to show you a photograph first," Mrs. Alwin Ruiz said. She took out a photograph from her bag and handed it to Rachel Bailey. It depicted a young girl who appeared gentle, beautiful, and elegant. "This is the fiancée I have chosen for Hansen."

Mrs. Alwin Ruiz finished speaking and then watched Rachel Bailey intently.

The implication was clear: Rachel Bailey wasn't good enough for Hansen Ruiz. It would be wise for her to leave promptly to avoid being the subject of ridicule. A sparrow will always be a sparrow; it can't turn into a phoenix just by landing on a high branch.

"Are you trying to make Hansen commit bigamy?" Rachel Bailey casually glanced at the photograph before returning it to Mrs. Alwin Ruiz and said with a light smile. She was already married to Hansen Ruiz; how could he have an unknown fiancée? If Mrs. Alwin Ruiz forced Hansen Ruiz to marry the so-called fiancée, wouldn't that be bigamy? The only other option would be for the so-called fiancée to become a secret mistress. From the photograph, it was clear that the girl came from a good background; otherwise, she wouldn't have caught Mrs. Alwin Ruiz's snobbish eye. How many rich young ladies would willingly become someone's secret mistress?

Bigamy?

Mrs. Alwin Ruiz was shocked, then angrily retorted, "Hansen isn't married yet, so how could there be bigamy?"

"Hansen and I registered our marriage four days ago," Rachel Bailey said. Her words were undoubtedly like a bombshell, leaving Mrs. Alwin Ruiz utterly shattered. Even the composed Floyd Thomas was taken aback.

"What?!"

Mrs. Alwin Ruiz stood up instantly, looking at Rachel Bailey incredulously and screaming, "Rachel Bailey, are you lying to me? Trying to cling to my son by saying he has married you! You're shameless! With your looks, you think you can marry my son? I'm telling you, as long as I'm alive, I will never allow you to step through the doors of the Ruiz Family's home!"