Nicole remained silent, but Vicki could barely contain her delight.

With her skills in masking her emotions, Vicki furrowed her brows and chided Doreen, "Don't talk nonsense."

Then, Vicki's expression softened into a slight smile. “That's good to hear. If you ever face any difficulties, remember you can tell me. Since you and Jarrod were classmates, we can definitely help."

Nicole nodded in acknowledgment but chose not to add anything further.

Vicki, pleased with how she had handled the situation, produced a jewelry gift box and presented it to Doreen. “Doreen, this is a gift your uncle and I selected for you. See if you like it."

Doreen accepted the box eagerly. "I love it! I know I'll Like anything you choose!" she exclaimed, opening the box to reveal a luxurious jade necklace from a high-end brand.

This was no ordinary item. It required a diamond-level membership for purchase.

The necklace perfectly matched Doreen's style, and she beamed. "Thank you, aunt."

Vicki blushed slightly. "Doreen, don't call me that. It's not yet."

“It's not far off. You'll soon be my aunt, and I'm just getting used to it," Doreen interjected playfully.

"Ah, you little rascal." Vicki chuckled.

Doreen pulled Vicki down to sit beside her before imperiously commanding, “Now, pour wine for my uncle and future aunt."

Resigned to her fate for the evening, Nicole approached, knelt down, and filled the wine glass to the brim before offering it to Jarrod.

"Please," she said.

Jarrod stared blankly, seemingly lost in thought, and made no move to accept the glass.

“Please,” Nicole repeated, yet Jarrod remained unresponsive.

At that moment, Vicki took the wine glass from Nicole, saying, "Sorry, he doesn't drink anymore. He's also quit smoking recently. We're preparing..."

Vicki trailed off, but Doreen's excitement filled the gap. “Are you guys planning for a baby? This is the perfect season for it, and the timing will be just right. It's wonderful how well you've planned everything!"

Vicki's cheeks flushed a deep red, and she glanced downward, clearly shy by the attention.

Meanwhile, Jarrod's expression remained cool, showing no signs of excitement about the prospect of becoming a father of Vicki's child.