Chapter 777 What If You’re Pregnant?

Chapter 777 What If You’re Pregnant?

"So what if you're pregnant? Big deal? Every hen in the world can lay eggs."

Rainey sneered with contempt and kept pushing Juniper's buttons. "Besides, are you even sure that baby is Samuel's? I have my doubts. Weren't you all tangled up with your ex? Who knows whose kid that really is — and now you're pinning it on Samuel?"

"Save it. I'm not listening to your nonsense."

Already feeling physically off, Juniper's emotions were starting to get the better of her.

She held her temper. She had no energy to argue with Rainey.

Rainey couldn't really do anything to Juniper right now — but personal attacks might just stress her enough to cause a miscarriage on the spot.

With that thought, Rainey pushed even harder, her words growing more and more reckless.

"Ha, feeling guilty?"

Rainey's voice dripped with scorn as she kept twisting the knife. "Using a baby to manipulate Samuel, clinging to his side and refusing to leave — don't you find that pathetic? Have some self-awareness. I'm embarrassed for you."

On the other end of the line, Juniper opened her mouth to fire back, but noticed her hand gripping the phone was trembling uncontrollably.

Was this Rainey's idea of an open provocation? She knew she couldn't let this woman get away with it.

But knowing that Samuel had handed his phone to Rainey — and apparently let her say whatever she wanted — left Juniper feeling strangely helpless.

Then Rainey's insults came flooding in again. She accused Juniper of occupying a place that wasn't hers, and even called her nothing more than a baby-making machine.

After unleashing a torrent of abuse, Rainey felt thoroughly satisfied. She laughed coldly and sneered, "Juniper, just walk away from Samuel already — it's better for everyone. Otherwise you'll spend the rest of your life either being ignored or sleeping alone in an empty room. Take a good look at yourself in the mirror. Why would Samuel ever want you? I'm the one he loves."

"Shut up!"

Juniper's head was spinning from all of it, and she couldn't hold back any longer.

On the other end of the line, Rainey didn't tone it down one bit — her laughter grew even more smug and unbridled.

She could hear Juniper's furious outburst loud and clear.

"Alright, I'll stop. Not my problem if you can't face reality."

Rainey's tone was completely casual. "Either way, Samuel is going to dump you sooner or later. Whether you hold onto your dignity or wait to get tossed aside — that's your call."

Beep beep...

Rainey had gotten exactly what she wanted — she'd rattled Juniper. She hung up.

Then she acted like nothing had happened, casually deleted the call log, and walked out of the break room.

Meanwhile, Juniper was shaking all over. Rainey's words had pulled Samuel right back into her thoughts.

If Rainey was that confident, Samuel had to be involved somehow.

But she couldn't reach him — calls went nowhere.

Her mind was a mess. Replaying Rainey's aggressive taunts, Juniper felt another dull wave of pain ripple through her belly.

She reminded herself — the doctor had warned her to avoid strong emotional swings. It could seriously affect the baby.

For the sake of her unborn child, she had to find a way to feel better.

With that thought anchoring her, Juniper decided to go out and get some air.

The cramping hadn't fully let up, but at least she could try to lift her mood.

She changed into her outdoor clothes and carefully made her way down the stairs.

Dione was sitting on the living room sofa, watching TV and snacking on some fruit.

Hearing footsteps behind her, Dione turned around and saw Juniper heading toward the door with a small bag.

Juniper walked past the sofa. She and Dione had never been particularly close, but out of politeness, she said, "I'm going out for a bit."

Before the words were even fully out, Dione rolled her eyes out of nowhere. "You know you're about to give birth, and you're still wandering around everywhere — what if something happens?"

Juniper paused, genuinely puzzled about what she'd done to set Dione off.

Dione shot her a dark look, then turned back to the TV without another word.

Fine...

Juniper pressed her lips together and swallowed what she'd been about to say.

Getting lectured with Dione's passive-aggressive attitude wasn't worth it. She quietly walked out of the villa without saying another word.

It was dusk. The last of the day's light fell softly over Juniper as she stepped outside.

She looked up at the sky. It was beautiful — and somehow, just a little bit soothing against the ache in her chest.

She left the villa behind and made her way slowly along the sidewalk.

The gentle movement helped, and the discomfort in her belly gradually eased.

Without realizing it, she'd walked quite far by the time night began to settle in.

The evening breeze was cool and pleasant on her skin, and the weight in her chest slowly began to lift.

Even so, she still didn't want to go home.

Dione's cold remarks, and then Rainey's phone call — both had cut deep. All she wanted was to stay far away from that villa.

The streets were getting quieter. Every so often a car rushed past in the stillness.

After wandering outside all evening, Juniper was starting to feel tired. The baby shifted inside her rounded belly.

"Baby, are you worn out too?"

She stopped walking and smiled to herself, speaking softly to her bump.

The little one seemed to hear her. Another gentle flutter came — as if in answer.

Juniper's heart lit up. She rested her hand on her belly and whispered, "Be good now. Mommy's going to find somewhere to sit down. Just hang on a little, okay?"

And somehow, the baby actually went still.

Juniper picked up her pace, looking for somewhere nearby to rest.

There were no benches along this stretch, so she scanned for any shops still open.

Thinking she'd grab a bite and take a break, she looked up and down the street. Soon she spotted a narrow alley to the right, dimly lit but straight, with a small Italian place glowing at the far end.

The sign said "Pasta." Close enough. Juniper didn't feel like walking any further — she'd eat here.

"Baby, want to come have some pasta with Mommy?"

She stood at the entrance to the alley, one hand gently tapping her belly as she looked in.

The baby seemed to have drifted off this time — no big movements, just one side of her belly pushing out ever so slightly, like a little bottom was sticking up.

That small response melted Juniper completely. She walked forward, murmuring back to him, "Then get some sleep, little one. Mommy's going to eat well, and that means you'll grow nice and strong."

Filled with warmth for her child, Juniper stepped into the little restaurant and ordered not just pasta, but a salad and three different sauces to go with it.

She knew good nutrition was important for the baby's development — especially since she'd skipped dinner tonight. She needed to make up for it properly.

About half an hour later, Juniper made her way back through the alley at an easy pace.

It was past nine now, but still — not a single call from Samuel.

He had to still be with Rainey.

The thought stirred something turbulent deep inside her.

He'd completely forgotten about her. He didn't even know she'd been out for hours.