Chapter 238


    Cam looked at Ines with a heavy heart. She''d been in this family for a while, and they were


    nothing like the arrogant, high-and-mighty types she''d worked for before. The atmosphere was


    warm and pleasant. But now, with everything that had happened, she felt gutted.


    "Lauren, I''m fine. Go and do your thing. Cam''s here to keep mepany," Ines didn''t want to


    hold up Lauren.


    Lauren squeezed Ines''s hand with a smile, "You''re still being polite now? We''re family, you know.


    How could I go to work knowing you''re going through all this? Missing a few days at the gallery is no


    big deal."


    "Lauren," Ines looked at her.


    "Sweetheart, have a bite to eat. You haven''t had anything all day. Your two little ones must be


    starving," Lauren persuaded.


    "Okay," Ines nodded. With her agreement, Cam happily brought out the food she had prepared


    from the kitchen. Ines began to eat, but it was as if she was going through the motions, not really


    tasting anything. Halfway through, she suddenly felt nauseous and rushed to the bathroom to throw


    up.


    Lauren quickly followed, rubbing her shoulders and patting her back.


    After throwing up, Ines felt weak, barely able to walk. Lauren helped her to bed and asked Cam,


    "Why is Izzy experiencing morning sickness again?"


    "It stopped a while ago. I''m not sure why it''s starting up again today. It might be because of the


    emotional ups and downs she''s been on," Cam exined.


    Lauren, gently stroking Ines''s hair, asked, "Izzy, is there anything you feel like eating? I can go get it


    for you."


    Ines shook her head, "I''m not hungry. I''m tired. I want to sleep."


    Lauren nodded, not pushing her further. She tucked Ines in, "You just get some rest, Izzy. Don''t


    worry about a thing. Cam and I are right outside if you need anything."


    Ines, knowing they were worried about her, gave them a reassuring smile, "I''ll be fine, guys. I''m a


    mom to two now. I won''t torture myself." She cherished the lives she was carrying dearly.


    Feeling slightly relieved, Lauren and Cam left the room, giving Ines some space.


    "Cam, what can Izzy eat to help with the morning sickness?" Lauren asked.


    "Mr Galeana gave me a secret recipe. Cut some papaya into small pieces and soak it in yogurt. She


    had that for a few days before, and it helped."


    "Can you run out and grab some groceries? Just checked the fridge. We''re pretty much out of food."


    Cam nodded and left to go shopping.


    By noon, Erica Meyer, Phillip Meyer, and Jacob Meyer had all arrived. Lauren, surprised, warmly


    invited them in.


    Entering the living room, a photo of Ines and Ethan''s wedding caught everyone''s eye. Everyone


    sighed regretfully that Hunter would not be able to attend Ines''s wedding or witness the birth of their


    children, leaving their wedding iplete.


    "Why are you all here? I''ve got this," Lauren was taken aback.


    "With something this big, how could I note?" Erica replied. She had wanted toe in the


    morning but had to deal with things at the Meyer Group and only managed to sneak away during


    her lunch break. She had been worried about Ines all day.


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    "How is Izzy? Is she okay?" Phillip asked, unusually serious.


    Lauren shook her head, "She''s not doing too well. She''s really out of it. We managed to get her to


    eat a little bit, but then she threw up. She''s resting now."


    Upon hearing this, Phillip sighed, "That poor kid. Just as she was getting back on her feet in A City


    and reconciling with her father, this happens."


    "Let''s not worry too much since the matter has already happened. We just have to face it," said


    Jacob, who had just returned from work, still carrying his briefcase.


    Erica couldn''t help herself and quietly sneaked into the room. Seeing that Ines was not sleeping, her


    eyshes fluttering slightly and her eyes moist, she softly asked, "Izzy, can''t you sleep?"


    Hearing Erica''s voice, Ines couldn''t help but open her eyes. Her voice was hoarse and a bit painful.


    Erica immediately poured her a ss of water, "Izzy, drink some water if your throat is


    ufortable."


    Ines took the water and drank it down. Watching her, Erica''s eyes welled up with tears.


    "Do you need another ss?"


    Ines said, "No, I feel much better now."


    "Izzy, I don''t know how tofort you. I just hope you can recover soon and stop worrying us all."


    "I''m sorry for making you all worry."


    "We''re family, Izzy. Don''t say things like that. From now on, you can always rely on the Meyer


    family." With that, Erica hugged Ines.


    Feeling the warmth of her embrace, Ines''s nose tingled, and she started crying again. Erica gently


    stroked her hair, "Just let it all out, Izzy. Cry it all out."


    Ines sobbed, "I don''t have a mom or dad anymore."


    "Honey, how can you possibly be without a mother? I''m your mom, Ethan''s dad is your dad, we''re


    all your closest family. You''re not alone, you''ve got a hubby, and soon you''ll have two little lovely


    children, and there are plenty of people around you backing you up."


    Ines nodded vigorously in Erica''s arms.


    With Erica whispering into her ear, Ines drifted off to dreand without realizing it. Erica knew Ines


    was really out this time. She gently wiped her face with a damp cloth, tucked her in, and left the


    bedroom.


    Lauren looked at Erica, "Erica, you''ve got the magic touch. She''s out like a light in a short time."