Reading her messages, Anthony couldn't help but think that Maria had also changed. She was now more open and straightforward.

After a while, Anthony sent another message to Maria, “It's getting late. Sleep now. You shouldn't stay up this late."

“Fine," Maria agreed reluctantly. Maria was still excited and felt like talking more.

At this time, Julie had just returned with the bottle of water she fetched moments earlier. When Maria saw Julie walk into the room, she secretly turned off her phone.

Julie walked over to the bed and lifted the quilt. Maria lay still as she watched Julie lay down on the bed. Maria asked with a smile, "So... When will you two meet again?"

“What? What are you talking about?" Julie asked, looking a little embarrassed.

Maria didn't give up. She asked, “Do you mean you and Mr. Navarro won't meet again? Oh, I understand now. You didn't fall in love with Mr. Navarro, did you? Well, it's okay. There are many other single men in Sophie's research institute. You can consider them..."

"Stop! Stop!" Julie was stunned by Maria's boldness. How come Maria became a matchmaker? Did Sophie specifically recruit single men to work for Sophie's research institute?

“Maria, don't make fun of me!" Julie finally said, pulling a long face and trying to look serious.

Looking Julie straight in the eyes, Maria said seriously, “I'm not kidding. Anthony just reminded me of how risky it is for an elderly woman to deliver. I will have someone to do in-depth research on elderly pregnant women."

Hearing Maria's words, Julie was in a daze.

What Maria had said about elderly pregnant women echoed in her mind over and over again.

Julie had to admit that Maria was right. How could she have forgotten all that?

Any relationship that wasn't aimed at marriage could be seen as just a waste of time. At the same time, having children was the first problem that almost every couple would face after marriage.

Thinking of that, Julie wondered if she could still have another child. Could she?

Julie was deep in thought, and Maria smiled quietly.

At that moment, the air in the bedroom seemed to be frozen.

After pondering for a while, Julie covered her face with the quilt and refused to say another word.

The night seemed endless until, finally, daylight appeared on the horizon, and the first rays of the sun filtered into the room.

Julie, who hadn't slept at all the whole night, sat up in bed. She looked at Maria beside her and found that the young lad was still sleeping soundly.

Julie then turned to look at her phone on the nightstand and she noticed that it was flashing, signaling that there was a new message.

Julie grabbed the phone and unlocked the screen. She discovered that it was a message from Ian that she received last night.

The message read, "I'm home now. Good night!"

An unexpected visitor arrived at the Jenkins' residence. It was none other than the esteemed Mr. Barnes.