Benny, still basking in the warmth of congratulatory toasts and smiles, was jolted by Kendras piercing cry.
He quickly set his glass aside and made his way to Kendra.
The other guests also turned their attention to the commotion.
Benny made his way through the onlookers and found Kendra, her face ghostly, clutching her stomach.
He wrapped his arms around her, his expression etched with fear.
Kendra, whats happening to you?
Kendra weakly pointed at Lindsey, who was seated at the other end of the table.
I just felt so thirsty, and after I drank some water Lindsey gave me, this awful pain in my belly started.
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As she spoke, Kendra doubled over with another spasm, gripping Bennys sleeve, her tears flowing unrestrained, her distress unmistakable.
Shelia, pushing her way through the crowd, pointed accusingly at Lindsey and bellowed, She wants to stop my mom from having this baby. She mustve spiked the water, trying to end the pregnancy.
Lindsey, Ive overlooked your past insults, but this is a baby, an innocent life, potentially your sibling. How could you even think to harm it? Youre so cruel. Kendra sobbed.
Instantly, all eyes landed on Lindsey, filled with a mix of shock, scorn, disgust, and fear.
How could she stoop so low? Isnt that the same as murder?
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Shes probably scared the baby will one day challenge her for the family property. She couldnt tarnish Kendras reputation before, and now shes stooping to drugging her?
Its hard to believe someone as pretty and sweet-Looking as Lindsey could harbor such malice.
Bennys eyes reddened with fury as he fixed his gaze on Lindsey, raising his voice. Lindsey Stewart, have you lost your mind?
Lindsey returned a frosty look, her gaze sweeping over the two figures on the ground, choosing to remain silent.
If it turns out the baby is gone, Im taking you to the police, and youre no longer a daughter to me. I refuse to acknowledge a cruel and ungrateful child, Benny declared, his glare intensifying.
Despite Lindseys past anger towards him, Benny had always held her dear as his daughter.
However, today, she had crossed a line with her scandalous act.
If the much-longed-for child was indeed lost, Bennys affection for Lindsey would turn to utter disdain.
Shelia, witnessing the scene, couldnt suppress a smirk. She turned to Jacob and clung to his arm, not missing the chance to defame Lindsey further.
Mr. Perry, you see? I was right about her. Lindseys not just wicked. Shes malicious. Shes caused trouble for me and my mother before. Now, shes even turned against an unborn child. Despicable, isnt she?
Jacob scoffed dismissively, Ive encountered my share of such women.