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"Is she pregnant?" Teddy furrowed his brow, then looked at Maelie.

"Yes... it's normal because she has a husband," Erland replied.

Teddy immediately clenched his fists, approaching Erland, but Maelie quickly stood up and blocked him.

"Uncle!" Maelie exclaimed angrily. "Please, stop blaming Erland. He has reasons for all the lies he told, and now I'm okay with it. Besides, look at what he's given me. He's made my dreams come true, my life is better now, I don't have to work hard anymore..."

Teddy fell silent, looking at Maelie, who looked much more glamorous than usual.

"There's no need to argue here," Maelie said again. "And what would you do for me, anyway? I'm carrying his child, I love him, I'll only be happy with him... I won't be happy without him I'll be in trouble... This baby will need him so much!" she continued, pointing to her stomach.

Teddy sighed, his gaze becoming melancholy.

"But you're just the second wife, the mistress... Are you sure his first wife will accept this?