Landing on Her Heart: Mr. Warner, Let's Get Back Together!-Chapter 174: Were You Pregnant Five Years Ago?

Chapter 174: Chapter 174: Were You Pregnant Five Years Ago?

Uncle Zeller glared at Uncle Ford.

He seemed to be mocking Uncle Ford, questioning his allegiance, as if he didn’t even know which family he truly served, yet he remained fiercely loyal to Elias Warner.

Renee Perry cast a glance at Uncle Ford and left the villa.

On the road.

While driving, Uncle Zeller said to Renee Perry, "Madam, Uncle Ford is really out of line. He hid everything from you, even when the young master was doing something so significant, he didn’t report a single thing."

"Uncle Ford has been with Elias since childhood, watching him grow up. Being better to him is quite understandable! Hurry up and investigate."

"I’ve already sent someone to check it out!"

Renee Perry thought of what Sylvia Lowell had told her.

Sylvia said she recently saw that child at The Airline again.

It looked like she needed to visit The Airline!

The next day

Annelise Winter slept in the bathtub last night, as she was too tired and exhausted.

Her whole body was aching.

Elias Warner had worn her out completely.

When she returned to The Airline, the festive atmosphere for the New Year was growing stronger there as well.

The Airline had also started hanging banners and posting Spring Festival couplets.

"Have you all heard? They’re going to announce the heir of the Warner Group at this year’s annual meeting!"

"It’s definitely going to be our Captain Warner, no doubt about it!"

"I really envy Captain Warner’s future wife. Where can you find such a wealthy, handsome, and capable man?"

"Yeah, but do you think the rumors are true? I’ve heard that Annelise Winter had a child, a daughter. Is that little girl we saw at The Airline last time Captain Warner’s child?"

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Another voice chimed in.

"I think she looks a lot like Annelise. Haven’t you all noticed? Those features, they seem just like Annelise’s!"

"Exactly!"

Listening to this, Renee Perry felt her anger swelling again.

She began to think carefully about what had happened five years ago.

That night, Elias Warner knelt before her and Arthur Warner, saying he wanted to marry Annelise Winter.

She disagreed, gave Annelise some money, and sent her abroad.

Five years had passed in a blink, and she had never expected that little troublemaker to return to Kybourne after five years.

Everyone saw Renee Perry and greeted her one after another.

The derogatory remarks about Annelise stopped abruptly.

Renee Perry, her eyes cold, went straight to Annelise Winter’s office.

Annelise was busy with her work and didn’t even notice Renee Perry’s presence.

Only when Renee stood beside her did she look up and see her.

"Ms. Perry... Why are you here?"

Annelise knew that Renee must have heard something, which is why she came with such fanfare to question her.

"Annelise, I’m asking you, were you pregnant five years ago?"

Annelise was shocked, never expected Renee to bring up that difficult past first thing in the morning.

Moreover, she was beginning to feel anxious and uneasy.

Had Renee discovered that Luna was back in the country?

Her head started to spin; if Renee really found out that Luna was Elias’s child, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"No, Auntie, who told you this? It’s utterly baseless." Annelise forced herself to stay calm.

"Really?" Renee dragged out the words, questioning.

"Of course, if that child were mine, why would I stay silent until now? Wouldn’t I have used the child to blackmail you already?"

"Hmph, it better be so, otherwise, if I find out you’re up to some trickery, you’ll regret it. Five years ago, I could crush you like an ant, and I can do it even more now!"

Annelise feigned fear and nodded.

"Also, the New Year is around the corner, and you must attend the annual meeting. After the annual meeting, I’ll immediately arrange for you to go abroad, and then, all the grudges with the Warner Family will be settled once and for all!"

"Alright!"

Annelise lowered her head, watching Renee leave.

After Renee left, Annelise finally managed to relax a bit.

She staggered back into the office.

Chloe Joyce came over to support her: "Annelise, what’s wrong with you? You don’t look well. Do you have a fever?"

Chloe reached out to touch Annelise’s forehead.

"Oh dear, you do have a fever. Annelise, why are you so weak? It rained heavily yesterday; did you get caught in it? I told you to take a taxi home. Did you take the bus to save money?"

Chloe went to the office bathroom to get a basin of water and wiped Annelise’s forehead.

"Annelise, you should lie on the sofa for a while. You can’t work like this! You should just rest well at home!"

Chloe sighed.

"It’s okay, I’m fine. I just have a bit of work left to finish!"

Annelise waved her hand, sat in front of the computer, and prepared to continue working.

Chloe pulled her up from the chair.

"Annelise, look at you! I’ll do your work for you, and you take a rest!"

Annelise was on the verge of collapse and nearly fainted.

"Annelise, I heard that Captain Warner, who never takes a day off, actually took one today. What’s going on with you two? Even getting sick at the same time?"

"Don’t talk nonsense!" Though Annelise said so, she still worried about Elias Warner’s sickness.

Captain Warner wonders if his stomach condition has improved.

Nursing Home

Captain Warner sits by Mrs. Warner’s hospital bed.

He misses his grandmother. Back then, when everyone in the Warner Family opposed him marrying Annelise Winter, it was Mrs. Warner who mediated and allowed him to marry her.

The old lady is getting on in years and coughs every winter.

The nursing home environment is better, and there’s company, so she insisted on coming here.

"Elias, you rascal, what made you decide to come see your grandma?"

The old lady squints her eyes and chuckles.

She is very fond of her grandson Elias Warner.

"Grandma, what are you talking about? I come to see you whenever I have the time. I’m free today, so I came by!"

"Free? You’re rarely free! You’re such a workaholic; you’ll never stop. Flying all the time, and those years on peacekeeping missions in Surina, you were gone for so many years. You didn’t miss your grandma at all, hmph!"

The old lady pouts, like a child.

"Grandma, really, I came to see you, didn’t I? I promise to come see you whenever I’m free, alright?"

"Whether you come see me or not isn’t the most important thing. What I really want to know is, when are you going to let me hold my great-grandchild! It’s a pity, really, I had high hopes for you and Annelise Winter. Who knew what happened with the Winter Family... How is that girl, Annelise?"

Captain Warner suddenly paused at the mention of Annelise Winter.

Hearing her name hurt him.

"What? Have you two completely lost contact? Well, you should have found a suitable girl to marry long ago, so that your grandma can hold a great-grandchild while she’s still alive!"

"Yes, I will, Grandma!"

Though Captain Warner promised his grandma, he felt he might never find the right person in this lifetime.

Buzz... Buzz...

Captain Warner’s phone rang.

He glanced at it and set it aside.

The old lady saw his action and sighed.

"Eli, it’s not that Grandma wants to nag, but that Lowell girl is a decent match for you. Even if you don’t like her, can you at least show some respect to the Lowell Family? Why make things so awkward, not even answering her calls?"

"No, Grandma, I’m accompanying you right now. I’m not answering anyone’s calls!"

"Don’t use me as an excuse, just answer it!"

Reluctantly, Captain Warner answered the phone.

"Elias, I’ve already reserved the engagement dresses, including the bridesmaid’s dress. Last time, Ms. Perry suggested Annelise Winter as our bridesmaid. I’ll call her over to try it on later. Are you coming?"

Sylvia Lowell deliberately mentioned that Annelise was coming, trying to lure Captain Warner over.

Captain Warner remained silent.

Annelise Winter?

Annelise could really be so unburdened, with no reluctance?

She’s actually willing to be the bridesmaid?

Ha!

It’s truly ironic!

Who would know that deep inside, he never had any other woman and couldn’t accept her being with another man? He loved her so much that he forgave all the past with Chase Perry, hoping to start over together.

The irony is that she refused and even wants to be his bridesmaid?

"Eli, what’s wrong? Why did you suddenly go quiet?"

Sylvia Lowell asked.

The old lady glared at Captain Warner and whispered, "Go, go!"

"Alright, I got it!"

Captain Warner hung up the phone, wanting to say something, but then he heard the old lady say: "Go ahead, go ahead, Grandma doesn’t need you here!"

Captain Warner left the nursing home.

Sylvia Lowell hung up and called Annelise Winter.

It was right after Annelise got off work.

Buzz... Buzz...

Chloe Joyce finished Annelise’s work and patted her as she lay on the sofa, exhausted, almost falling asleep.

"Annelise, your phone is ringing!"

Annelise picked up the phone and answered.

"Annelise, didn’t you say you’d be a bridesmaid for Elias and me last time? I’ve already got your bridesmaid dress ready. Can you come try it on today?"

Sylvia Lowell’s voice made Annelise’s hazy expression suddenly clear.

"No!"

"Annelise, Ms. Perry is also coming to this engagement party. How can you not come? Ms. Perry is looking forward to you wearing the bridesmaid dress for us, and she wants to see how you look as a bridesmaid!"

Sylvia Lowell implied using Renee Perry to pressure her!

Annelise gripped her phone tightly.

She truly saw her friend’s true nature today.

How did she never realize such a scheming person was lying dormant by her side?

"Fine, I’ll go!"

Annelise smirked, sitting up and tidying her hair a bit.

"Chloe, who was on the phone? Was it that Sylvia Lowell? Why are you still dealing with her?"

Chloe Joyce was confused. It’s clear that Sylvia is just a manipulative person. Why is Annelise still engaging with her?

"Chloe, don’t worry, it’s fine! There are many things I can’t explain to you, but thank you for today. I’ll treat you to a meal some other day!"