There was no concealing it this time. Claudia felt embarrassed. She rubbed her belly as she made her way to the dining room.

She was famished!

Even though it was only midday, Marcia had been exceptionally considerate. Recognizing that Claudia had slept late that morning, she began preparing lunch at eleven. As a result, lunch was now ready and waiting.

Since Claudia had skipped breakfast, Marcia had prepared delicious and easily digestible dishes for her so it wouldn't burden her stomach.

The portions weren't large, and the dishes were light. After savoring a bowl of soup, Claudia got quite an appetite and didn't have time to respond to Aurora's messages. She picked up her fork and began to eat.

Half an hour later, Claudia had devoured almost everything and felt comfortably full.

She picked up her phone, and when she turned it on, she saw that Aurora had sent her several messages. Claudia began to read them one by one.

“I want to watch the competition on the 17th of this month! Save me a ticket! I need to be there to see the shocked expression on Kayla's face when she finds out that you're CC!"

"I'm going to capture her expression on camera. Next time she dares bother you, you can send her the video!" She then sent a LMAO meme.

"Cece, what do you think?"

“Where are you?"

“Earth to Cece?"

"If you're being held hostage, type a 1!"

"222"

“Is Mr. Dreskin back?"

“Okay, I won't embarrass myself anymore! You two go on with whatever you're doing."

“Don't forget to save a ticket for me!"

By the tenth message, Claudia felt guilty and wrote. "Sorry, I was having lunch."

“But it's only twelve-fifteen. Why are you eating so early?" Aurora quickly replied.

Claudia changed the topic.

“Just one ticket for you?"

"Yes, just one. Ah, my team leader is calling me. I've got to go!" sent Aurora.

Claudia breathed a sigh of relief. If Aurora continued to ask questions, she would have to explain.

It wouldn't have been a big deal. She was simply on the phone with her own husband earlier.