Chapter 70: Ava, Is She Pregnant?
"Really?"
"Joshua."
"That's great, then I'll arrange it right away..."
"Joshua, you're not joking, are you!" Even Hayden lost his cool. If that woman Mia became Joshua's wife, he'd run away from home, believe it or not?
"Yes, don't notify me. I won't attend."
"..."
"..."
"Joshua?" Mia's expression froze hard, and she blinked desperately. "What... what does that mean?"
Hayden's mouth twitched. He had to chew over Joshua's words again before he could fully understand what he meant.
Joshua's reversal came so unexpectedly that it even startled him.
This was going to piss everyone off.
What Joshua meant was: you can hold your wedding banquet if you want, he doesn't care, but don't invite him once it's arranged because it has nothing to do with him anyway.
Have to say, Joshua was ruthless. One sentence shut everyone up.
Mia hurriedly got up and came to Joshua's side. "Joshua, are... are you angry? Didn't we already agree on this before? Mom and Dad just moved the date up a bit. I know you're busy, but you don't need to worry about the engagement party. I..."
"Agreed?" Joshua paused, his sharp eyes narrowing slightly, coldness gathering between his brows.
Mia responded guiltily. Under his piercing cold gaze, her heart felt like it was about to jump out of her chest. She desperately wanted to escape, but Joshua gave her no chance.
She could only bite the bullet and continue, "Joshua, five years ago you promised to marry me. I've waited for you for five years... Marriage was always going to be our final outcome, wasn't it? I love you, and you have feelings for me too..."
Mia's voice was urgent, choked with emotion, her eyes full of love and expectation as she looked at Joshua.
"Is that what I said to you back then?"
"...I..." Mia opened her mouth, speechless. Her little scheme was completely exposed.
His hands hanging at his sides clenched into fists, his deep eyes extremely cold. He said slowly, "Stop being so clever."
Xavier slammed the table and stood up, furious. "Joshua!"
Mia's face suddenly looked terrible. Joshua was already heading upstairs. Mia quickly chased after him. "Joshua, I... I didn't mean to pressure you..."
Mia had always thought that even if Joshua didn't like her, she'd been by his side all along, and there were no other women around him. When it came to marriage, it would be her turn no matter what. Plus, with both sets of parents present today, Joshua would naturally agree.
But...
Joshua stopped in his tracks, the coldness in his eyes deepening as he looked at Mia.
Mia opened her mouth, unable to say anything more about marriage.
Tears spun wildly in her eyes. She desperately tried to regulate her breathing, anxiously wanting to escape this topic that displeased him. "Joshua... I... I'll go check on Grandpa."
Mia turned and fled, but her final look was both helpless and aggrieved.
"This... this..." Katya stammered for a long time without getting the words out, both embarrassed and helpless, but just didn't dare to get angry.
Compared to the Thomas family, this marriage was naturally the Wilson family marrying up. The Wilson family had climbed into the ranks of major families these years thanks to Mia treating Victor and receiving support from the Thomas family.
The Wilson family was determined to marry Mia into the Thomas family, which would completely change the Wilson family's status in Silverlight City.
Everyone knew about Silverlight City's three major wealthy families, with the Thomas family at the top. But if the Wilson family could fully latch onto the Thomas family's ship, becoming the fourth major wealthy family would only be a matter of time.
The Wilson family was determined to seize this opportunity through Mia.
But now, although Xavier and Ursa had no objections, the one who really called the shots in the Thomas family was naturally Joshua. If he didn't agree, no one could force him.
A flash of ruthlessness crossed Katya's eyes. She had to go back and discuss countermeasures with her husband Oscar Wilson. After hastily saying goodbye to Ursa, Katya rushed home.
Xavier was so angry he went back to his study. Only Ursa remained in the living room, while Hayden lounged leisurely on the sofa, eating an apple.
"Mom, stop worrying about Joshua's business. He knows what he's doing."
"He knows what he's doing? With that cold, keep-everyone-at-arm's-length attitude, which girl would want to marry him? Besides, Mia is great. She's always been by Joshua's side, and she specialized in cardiology for your grandfather's illness. She's kind-hearted and loves Joshua wholeheartedly. She's saved your grandfather multiple times—she's the Thomas family's benefactor..."
Hayden was somewhat speechless. He straightened up. "She's the Thomas family's benefactor? Mom, Ava is upstairs treating Grandpa right now. You can go see for yourself who really saved Grandpa."
"Setting that aside, no matter how much you push them together, if Joshua doesn't want to marry her, it's useless. Besides, Ava is now three people. For the sake of one Mia..."
"What did you say?" Ursa's voice suddenly rose sharply as she stood up abruptly.
Hayden's words suddenly stuck in his throat, and he slowly shifted his gaze toward Ursa.
At this moment, Hayden wished he could seal his own mouth shut.
Ursa felt a breath catch in her chest. "You... what did you say about three people? What are you talking about? Hayden, explain yourself clearly. Ava—is she pregnant? Pregnant with Joshua's child?"