Chapter: 1120

She was dressed in a long white dress and an off-white sweater, which loosely draped over her pregnant belly.

Jaxson, surprised, looked her way. "Madeline, are you pregnant?"

Having just returned to Glophia, he was unaware of recent events.

In his memory, Madeline and Derek were a perfect match back then.

After they broke up, Derek moved on and married someone else.

Despite his infrequent visits to Glophia, Jaxson was updated on these matters.

He straightened up and asked, "Did this happen while you were abroad?"

The room fell silent. Everyone's gaze turned to Madeline, their smiles tinged with mockery. They were all too aware of her story.

Madeline bit her lip, a shy smile forming on her face.

"I'm pregnant with Derek's child. We got married two months ago. You were still away, so we didn't send you an invite."

Madeline left out the specifics, like the reasons she returned from overseas and why she remarried Derek.

“What a pity to miss your wedding."

Feeling awkward, Madeline looked down and managed a smile. “You're invited to the Sip and See party. We'd love to have you there.”

Jaxson expressed regret, though his voice lacked emotion. He sipped his wine and glanced at the door.

Noticing this, Joanna curiously inquired, "Jaxson, are we expecting someone else?"

Joanna hadn't anticipated Madeline's presence. How did these two even know each other?

Jaxson was the sole heir of the Singh family in Glophia. His medical talent was evident early on. By 15, he was at the best medical university in Glophia, and two years later, he went abroad to continue his studies at a top medical school.

Jaxson was an unconventional man. Rather than inheriting the family business, he devoted himself to studying medicine.

Rumor had it he even served as a Médecins Sans Frontiéres doctor on the front lines.

Despite being from a wealthy family, he chose a life of hardship.

They were all from affluent families, yet they only had admiration for Jaxson.

Moreover, Jaxson seldom mingled with them, so they only saw him at the occasional banquet.

In their eyes, Jaxson was exceptionally talented and impressive.

The Singh family ranked just below the top four families and was well-known in Glophia.