Chapter: 2412

She offered a light smile. "It's nothing serious. I just worried about disrupting things, and bridesmaid duties can be demanding."

But the real reason remained locked in her heart. Her infertility might cast a shadow over the bride's fortune.

Rowland's height advantage allowed him to study her expression fully.

Something felt amiss with Mia lately.

Perhaps triggered by his sister's earlier warning, he'd begun paying closer attention to her subtle expressions, noticing moments when her demeanor didn't quite align with the Mia he'd known before.