Chapter 190 Changes in Diet
Sophia's words made Aurora's face stiffen; for a moment, she didn't know how to respond.
Based on Aurora's understanding of Sophia, she was innocent. As long as someone treated her well, she would reciprocate with great kindness.
However, Sophia asked such a question.
But Sophia's words made sense.
When they were still abroad, Aurora didn't know that Sophia was Hunter's granddaughter.
Sophia was still young and it was her first time being away from home, so she had a hard time fitting in.
Sophia wasn't accustomed to it, had no friends, and often stayed alone.
It was also said that Sophia had no parents since she was young.
Aurora, on the other hand, had a privileged upbringing and lived a wealthy life.
Even abroad, she lived quite well.
Helping someone like Sophia, Aurora could gain admiration.
Aurora felt a sense of accomplishment helping her.
Aurora had always thought so and got along well with Sophia.
After returning to the country, knowing that Sophia was Hunter's granddaughter, Aurora no longer felt as much satisfaction from Sophia.
Aurora had this feeling in her heart, but she wouldn't admit it on the surface. She said, "Is this what you think of me? I took you as a friend, yet you doubt me. You've only been with Pearl for a few days, and you trust her so much. Have you thought about my feelings?"
"Do you know I was in danger yesterday? It was Pearl who saved me!" Sophia said.
When Sophia was abroad, Aurora was the first person to extend a hand to her. In her interactions with others, she also felt that Aurora was her best friend.
At that time, Aurora would always accompany and help Sophia.
However, she didn't appear yesterday.
Aurora was nowhere to be found.
Sophia felt that Aurora knew and deliberately didn't show up.
For all the kindness Aurora had shown before, Sophia now felt it was more like charity.
Sophia just liked the feeling of being adored by the weak.
And it wasn't genuine.
Sophia said she was in danger, and Aurora had to feign surprise and kindly say, "Were you in danger? Let me see if you're hurt."
Now that Sophia no longer needed her concern, she said, "I want to rest at home today. If you have nothing else to say, I won't accompany you. Send off!"
After saying this, Sophia ignored Aurora's concern and walked straight into her bedroom.
The previous warmth was gone.
Aurora saw that she was angry and closed the door, feeling a bit hurt and her pride wounded.
Sophia had never treated Aurora like this.
Pearl had only helped her once, and Sophia trusted her so much, somewhat belittling Aurora.
"Ms. Johnson, let me send you off."
Aurora hadn't stood there for a few minutes when the servant also started to send her off.
Aurora was very unhappy. Since she was young, she had always gotten what she wanted and would give what she could to others, Sophia being one of them.
However, Sophia treated others better.
Aurora left the Doe family with a cold face, urged by the servant.
"Ms. Johnson, why do you come out so quickly?" The driver who was supposed to take Aurora and Sophia to dinner saw only Aurora coming out and asked, "Weren't you going to ask Ms. Doe for dinner? Are we still going?"
Aurora, in her anger, said, "Forget it, don't mention her to me. So what if she's Ms. Doe? I'm still Ms. Johnson. Why should I put up with her attitude? Besides, when she was so pitiful abroad, who helped her? It was me! I was there for her when she was at her lowest. How dare she treat me like this? If she doesn't want to be friends with me, many will. I have a lot of friends. Being able to get along with her was already me not looking down on her!"
Aurora had previously thought Sophia was an obedient person.
Since Sophia returned to the Doe family, she was no longer the same.
Aurora's eyes grew colder as she vented about Sophia and began to dislike Pearl.
If it weren't for Pearl, Sophia would still be by her side meekly.
...
While Oscar was in the study and not by her side, Pearl bought a few books on parenting online.
Pearl gently touched her belly, feeling a slight heaviness despite the early stages of pregnancy.
With the child there, she felt more at ease.
As the books she ordered couldn't be delivered to her home, they were sent to Janetta's place instead.
She asked Janetta to help sign for them, and when she was available, she could visit her and check on the books.
She sent Janetta a message to remind her.
Janetta replied: [Got it! I'll take a look too. And I'll find out what healthy foods pregnant women should eat to keep you and the baby well-nourished.]
Janetta was wholeheartedly considerate of her.
Pearl couldn't help but smile.
"What are you smiling about?"
She didn't notice Oscar had already come in.
Pearl looked up and saw Oscar, quickly deleting the message and turning off her phone.
"Nothing."
Oscar saw her fiddling with her phone and then quickly turning it off. His eyes changed slightly, and he asked, "Who were you chatting with?"
"Janetta."
"What were you chatting about that made you so happy?" Oscar asked as he took off his clothes.
Pearl didn't want him to have any suspicions and continued to fabricate, "Janetta was telling me about some bizarre things she encountered today. I found it quite amusing, so I laughed."
Oscar hung up his clothes and walked over to Pearl.
Pearl had already taken a bath and smelled of shower gel.
For some reason, Oscar found her very beautiful at that moment, which made him feel at ease. Being around her, he could quickly relax and enjoy being alone with her.
Oscar sat down and instinctively wrapped his arm around her waist, his body pressing close to hers.
Pearl felt a bit uncomfortable with his intimacy. Seeing his head leaning towards her, she asked, "What's wrong?"
"Just a bit tired," Oscar said, pulling Pearl into his arms, his head resting on her shoulder.
It was rare to see Oscar so relaxed.
Oscar had been in the study for two hours, Pearl recalled him expressing concern about Haley over the phone in recent days. She wondered if he was also doing it for her after work.
Pearl stayed put but suggested, "If you're tired, you should sleep."
"In the past, when I worked long hours, you used to give me a massage. Why not now?" Oscar felt uneasy with Pearl being distant. Her lack of concern and attentiveness hurt his feelings.
Pearl paused, pursing her lips together without speaking.
Oscar didn't press further. Recalling that she hadn't eaten much at Kittie's house, he narrowed his eyes and asked lightly, "Your diet has changed recently. You used to love the crab your mom made, but today you didn't taste it."
Pearl's face changed instantly.
Crab was a cold food, and even though Pearl used to love it, she couldn't eat it now.
Pregnant women had dietary restrictions.
Pearl's diet had changed significantly; many things she used to love, she no longer ate.
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