Chapter 633

James' expression was equally grim, his face clouded with concern. After a moment of silence, he said, "It's fine. These days, things like this aren't uncommon. Besides, as long as we don't say anything and Marcus doesn't either, no one will know." "But what if someone finds out?" Amelia countered, her voice tinged with anxiety. "Unmarried and losing her child—that's not something you can hide forever. What if it gets out? It'll be even worse. Do you realize how damaging that could be to Lennie's reputation? This isn't a big city where people mind their own business. We've known these neighbors for years! If this spreads, how is Lennie supposed to hold her head up in the future?" "Lower your voice," he cautioned. "As long as someone truly loves Lennie, they won't care about these things." "Won't care?" She scoffed bitterly. "All men are the same! Don't think I don't know. Marcus is no different. I bet the reason he doesn't like Lennie anymore is because of this. I should've seen it