Isabella was truly taken aback while taking in all the gossip. She hadn't expected another person to emerge within this intricate web of relationships. Meanwhile, the Quirk family was so stunned by her thoughts that they couldn't control their facial expressions. Who? Elijah, the youngest son of the Burke family's patriarch? Involved with his older brother's new wife? Initially, everyone thought Yvonne was delusional and wanted to be involved with Aiden. Only now did they realize that there had been something going on between in-laws. Just then, the reception was nearing its end, and Ralph returned to the venue. He wore a look of displeasure, still grumbling under his breath. He probably blamed his own son and younger brother for their unreliability, leaving him to entertain the guests all by himself. Didn't they know he wasn't in good health? Surprisingly, Ralph didn't notice the continuous stream of sympathetic glances coming from the Quirk family. After all, it was quite pitiful that he ended up marrying someone who would cheat on him so blatantly. Meanwhile, Isabella was busy sorting through a complex web of gossip. The most crucial part was that she hadn't met Yvonne yet, so much of the information was incomplete. However, Alexander was a seasoned support by now and guided her toward the balcony. Ines seemed to have come to her senses, her eyes still wet with tears. As she opened her mouth to speak, Alexander hushed her with a gesture. Luckily, the woman was still rather naive. Still engrossed in her own emotions, she didn't suspect a thing when the two suddenly showed up; in fact, she still appeared keen on eavesdropping. At that time, her mind was filled with the idea of Aiden considering having a child with someone else. Next door, Elijah was also questioning this matter. She knew that she was the one who had stirred up all this trouble. She was fully aware that it was all her fault and was ready to offer any form of compensation to Yvonne, but when it came to Aiden... She didn't want to give him to anyone else. Yet, she couldn't help but waver. She had no doubt about Aiden's loyalty. She knew he loved her. Even so, perhaps Aiden also yearned for a child of his own. After all, he never had a complete family since childhood. And this was something she could never give him. Ines bit her lip in agony, the taste of iron filling her mouth. This was a pain unknown to anyone else. Maybe Aiden does want to be with me, but that means he won't get to have his own child, so he started having his doubts. Maybe he wanted to have a child of his own in this way without me knowing. The more she thought about it, the more resentment welled up within her. Yet, she also felt she had no right to harbor such feelings. She had always been innocent at heart, well-protected by her family and Aiden. They kept her completely isolated from these real-world problems, not giving her much chance to ponder over them. However, this was akin to living in a bubble of illusion, which was bound to burst one day. She just didn't expect this setback to be so overwhelmingly difficult to face.Would it have been selfish of her to demand that Aiden remain with her exclusively and not allow him to entertain Yvonne? Yet, Ines seemed to have overlooked something: the photograph that led to Yvonne's miscarriage, that fleeting suspicion from the past, was now being unveiled next door. The conversation from the room next door came through clearly. All three of them heard Yvonne's panicked voice. Unlike Isabella and Ines, Alexander always maintained the perspective of a detached observer, analyzing situations with a calm demeanor. So, when he heard Yvonne's tone, he found it odd. That wasn't the manner in which one would speak to someone they were having an affair with. Rather, that restless voice sounded as though someone they were not at all familiar with had discovered a secret. “What... What on earth are you talking about? You must have heard wrong.” “I heard it loud and clear. The child is gone, and it's Aiden's girlfriend's fault. That's why you threatened Aiden to have an affair with you, hoping to have another child behind my brother's back. You were planning to let my brother raise his grandchild as his own son. You're really something, huh? That's why you've set your sights on Aiden again!” Elijah's face was flushed with anger, looking every bit like a person who had been cheated on. In Yvonne's eyes, however, it was the fury of having her secret discovered by her husband's relatives. Her face turned deathly pale. “Y-You have no proof.” “You still won't admit it? Well, I'll have my older brother take you to the hospital right now. We'll find out if you're still carrying a child.”