The moment these words were spoken, the executive, who was about to leave, suddenly froze.
The rest of the Davis Corporation's employees nearby also turned their gaze toward Mary.
Christina feigned surprise. "Director Davis, what did you say?"
Overwhelmed by emotion, Mary suppressed her nausea and repeated, "I said I'm pregnant, so I'm feeling unwell and can't drink, sorry."
The executive was stunned as well. "I see, it's okay... You definitely can't drink if you're pregnant. I didn't know... so... take good care of yourself…"
Mary breathed a sigh of relief, and just as she was about to leave, Christina said, "Director Davis, I remember you aren't married, are you? How could you be pregnant?"
Her words cast a deadly silence over the crowd.
Everyone's eyes were on Mary, then they glanced at her stomach...
