Chapter 172

The butler noticed Nicholas was in high spirits, so he felt happy too.

"Yeah, this is great news."

"Are you planning to visit them?"

The butler hesitated. Christina and William hadn't lived here for a while.

Nicholas tapped his cane on the floor.

"Of course, I have to go. The birth of a grandchild is a rare and special event."

When William was born, Nicholas was already quite old. He had thought he wouldn't live to see William get married, but now there was good news so soon.

"Yes, I'll prepare some gifts for you."

"Make sure to bring the best ones suitable for a pregnant woman."

He quickly instructed the butler.

After everything was ready, the butler drove Nicholas to Christina's villa.

Although Christina and William lived together, there was a rift between them, so they rarely saw each other. William wanted to explain and make amends, but Christina always coldly shut him down.

It was the weekend, and Christina had just finished a design draft and was planning to go for a walk. As she opened the door, she saw the Cavendish Mansion's car parked outside.

"What brings you here?"

Nicholas was just getting out of the car.

"Why are you out here alone? Didn't you get a nanny to take care of you? Where's your nanny, Lisa?"

Nicholas was worried seeing Christina by herself.

Christina was puzzled.

"What's wrong? I'm perfectly fine. I don't need anyone to look after me."

Although she was unhappy with William, Christina didn't want to upset Nicholas, who was old.

"You're pregnant now. You need to be careful. The first three months are crucial. You should wait until after that to do anything."

Christina sighed after a moment of confusion.

She followed Nicholas inside. Nicholas instructed the butler to bring in all the supplements he had prepared. He then sat on the couch, and Christina sat beside him, asking Lisa to make him a cup of coffee.

"From now on, you should stay home and rest. Don't go out unless necessary. Put your work on hold until after the baby is born."

Nicholas started pointing out things in the house that were unsuitable for a pregnant woman or a baby. By the time he finished, it seemed like there was hardly anything in the villa that was safe to use.

Christina's mouth twitched as she listened. But she didn't want to upset the old man, so she nodded in agreement.

"Alright, I'll try. Besides, the doctor said I'm in good health."

Christina spoke earnestly, but Nicholas was adamant and wouldn't let her argue.

"Okay, I understand. I'll do as you say."

Christina listened to him for over half an hour before Nicholas finally left.

William had just finished his work when he heard from his assistant that Nicholas had visited Christina. He grabbed his car keys and rushed out. Although he knew Nicholas wouldn't trouble Christina, he was still worried. He remembered what Christina had said at the hospital and didn't want any issues between them.

He sped home, but by the time he arrived, Christina had already gone upstairs. Only Lisa was there, organizing the supplements Nicholas had brought.

"Where's my dad?" William asked Lisa as he tossed his keys on the table.

"Mr. Cavendish just left. Is everything okay?" Lisa replied.

William shook his head and glanced upstairs. "She's fine. Dad just brought some supplements and asked me to remove anything unsuitable for a pregnant woman from the villa," Lisa explained.

William sighed in relief. "Alright, I get it."

Christina had heard William's voice from her room.

"Don't follow his instructions to the letter. Do whatever Christina wants. Call me if there's any issue. I have to get back to work," William instructed, wanting to check on Christina but deciding to leave his concerns with Lisa due to their strained relationship.

"Okay, don't worry. I'll take good care of her," Lisa assured him.

After William left, Christina came out of her room. "I'm going out for a bit," she said, grabbing her car keys and heading out. Lisa wanted to stop her, but Christina didn't listen to either William or Nicholas. Lisa, being just a nanny, had no authority to intervene.

Feeling frustrated, Christina decided to go for a drive. She had no intention of following Nicholas's advice about staying home and not working. She wasn't living in the past.

As she drove down a busy street, she saw a familiar face.

"I told you I'm not interested. And don't you remember? I already have a child," Mia's voice was filled with exasperation, but the man in front of her was persistent.

"So what? I like you, and I will like your child too. Don't worry, I'll treat your child well."

Seeing this, Christina quickly parked her car and walked over to stand between them.

"What are you two doing?" Christina, tall and dressed in a more androgynous style today, looked quite imposing.

"I suggest you mind your own business. I'm talking to someone I like," the man retorted.

Mia, seeing Christina, grabbed her hand like she had found a savior. "Sweetheart, you're finally here. You have no idea how long this guy has been bothering me."

Christina looked at Mia in confusion, but Mia kept winking and giving her a pleading look.

Christina sighed silently and then changed her demeanor. "Didn't you hear my girlfriend? Or do you just enjoy being a pest? We worked hard to resolve our issues and be together. We don't want anything to do with a creep like you."

Christina spoke with confidence, while Mia leaned on her shoulder, playing the part of a delicate partner. "Exactly."

"I've already made it clear. I like soft, sweet girls. I'm not interested in men like you," Mia added.

Their performance made the man shiver with discomfort. His infatuation with Mia turned into confusion and unease.

"I didn't know you were into women. Don't you have a daughter? If you don't like men, why did you have a child with one?" the man asked, bewildered. Mia, however, was done with the conversation and pulled Christina away. Unexpectedly, the man, holding a grudge, exposed Mia and Christina's relationship to the public!