Chapter 440


    Although Gabby made it sound like a breeze, Natalia still sensed the gravity of the situation. She owed her safe escape to


    Gabby''s quick thinking and bravery.


    Just then, the sound of shattering ss erupted from the third floor. Everyone looked up to see it engulfed in mes.


    Ambnces and police officers scrambled about as if preparing for battle, and firefighters convened to tackle the ze. The


    scene was pure chaos.


    Watching themotion, Natalia patted her chest, relieved that she and Magnus had left in time. Otherwise, they might have


    been trapped in the inferno.


    She turned to Gabby, her gratitude apparent. "Gabby, | can''t thank you enough. Your clever actions saved Magnus and me from


    harm. | just can’t thank you enough."


    Gabby''sugh was bright and clear. "Mrs. Andersen, you''re too kind. Remember when | dropped off those papers at your ce?


    You treated me so well. If you want to thank me, just consider me your sister. I''ve always wanted a big sister."


    Natalia chuckled. "Well, I''ve always wanted a little sister. It''s a deal."


    Magnus joined in, "With you two as sisters, | guess | won''t be able to y the stern Mr. Andersen anymore.”


    They shared a knowingugh, warmed by their newfound camaraderie.


    The mall fire was eventually subdued by the relentless efforts of the firefighters. The arsonist, a small-time thug, was caught by


    the police. Frustrated by his failed extortion attempts at the mall, he''d brought gasoline, threatening to set the ce aze if not


    paid. His n was to scare them into giving him money, but the fire grew out of control.


    As the crowd cheered the police for removing a menace from theirmunity, the criminal was escorted away. Magnus and


    Natalia felt a sense of peace, knowing justice had been served.


    "Miss Gabby," Natalia said warmly, "How about dinner at your ce tomorrow? Would you honor me with an invitation?”


    Gabby winked. "Aren''t | your sister now? Why so formal with ''Miss?'' Just call me Gabby, like my family does."


    Blushing, Natalia replied, "Alright, Gabby, would you like toe over for dinner tomorrow?"


    “Wouldn''t miss it," Gabby said, taking Natalia''s hand. "Let''s get away from these fumes—they''re no good for the baby.”


    Natalia nodded, not suspecting Gabby''s familiarity might have an ulterior motive.


    Magnus, preupied with Natalia''s well-being, paid little attention to their conversation as they left the chaotic scene. He


    followed silently, watching the two women chat amiably.


    Gabby walked Natalia to her car, bidding her goodbye, "See you tomorrow, sis."


    “Absolutely,” Natalia replied, watching Gabby drive away. She turned to Magnus, "You know, she''s a keeper, this assistant of


    yours."


    Magnus grinned, "I do have an eye for talent. But let''s not risk any more shopping trips, okay? Today was too close."


    Natalia shook her head with a smile. “You worry too much. Not every outing will be this dramatic.”


    “From now on, just rest at home. Once you''re back in shape, we''ll go on a proper trip,” Magnus said softly, driving them home.


    The next day, Natalia prepared avish lunch, awaiting Gabby’s arrival.


    Fifteen minutes to noon, Gabby arrived punctually at the Andersen residence, clutching a vibrant bouquet of lilies.


    “Wee!” Natalia greeted. “You''re right on time for lunch.”


    “For the loveliest mom-to-be,” Gabby handed over the lilies. “I sneaked away, so let’s keep it our little secret from Mr. Andersen.”


    Theyughed together and moved to the living room.


    The lunch was delightful, with Gabby’s charm warming the atmosphere. From then on, Gabby became a frequent visitor to the


    Andersen''s home, bringing small, thoughtful gifts for Natalia.


    Magnus didn''t object, seeing how


    happy Natalia was with her new mM


    friend. In fact, begroentagedtherr


    growieg bora, Gabby quickly became


    a fixture at the vi, greeted warmly


    by the staff each time she arrived.


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    Time flew, and Natalia was now eight months pregnant. Her appetite grew as rapidly as her waistline.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    One day, while indulging in cherries air-freighted from Australia, the doorbell rang. Natalia didn’t bother to get up, feeling


    unusually tired.


    Momentster, a familiar voice approached. Natalia looked up, cherries forgotten, and eximed in surprise, “Lexi?”


    “Ugh, girl, I''ve been missing you like


    crazy! If | didn’te to see you, | bet


    you wouldn''t evenipothebto trop by.


    Tay abut Heartless!” Lexi cocked


    her head, chuckling at Natalia, while


    cradling her burgeoning baby bump.


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    Natalia, beaming with joy, hurried over and wrapped her arms around Lexi. “Ha, looks like you''ve joined the club, too. Wee


    to the waddle squad!”


    “Stop it, you’re the one in the waddle squad.” Lexi stuck out her tongue at Natalia yfully. “I’m a glowing mama-to-be, already


    hitting the five-month mark.”


    “Oh my gosh, I’m at eight months


    already. Our due dates are so close!”


    Natalia eximed. Trenaviteo""


    pozzledt took, Honea Lexi, “You''re


    nearly five months along. How could


    Cal let you travel all this way by


    yourself? Don''t tell me you guys had


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    “Hey now, you little rascal, are you wishing for us to fight or something?" Callum''s voice echoed from the doorway, his arms


    laden with a pile of stuff.