Erica leaned her soft body against his and wrapped her arms around his neck, as docile as a kitten.

“I don't mind. As long as you are happy!"

As long as he didn't deal with her for the sake of Phoebe, she would listen to him this time.

He was very satisfied with her obedience.

Outside, the cold wind was bleak, and inside the villa, they were having a most romantic time.

The New Year was only a few days away. Early one morning, Chantel hid in the bathroom of the Leonard family house and dialed a number on her phone. As soon as the call was connected, she exclaimed nervously,

“Rika.

Erica was still in bed, having been sound asleep until the phone ringing had roused her. When she heard Chantel's voice, though, she quickly got her wits about her.

“Hi, Chantel. It's so early. You must be studying hard.”

Blair had told her that in order to make a debut as early as possible,

Chantel got up very early every day, despite also studying hard at night.

“Rika.” Tears welled up in Chantel's eyes as she clenched the thing in her hand.

Sensing that something was wrong, Erica quickly sat up in bed.

"What's wrong?"

After a moment's silence, Chantel sobbed, "I...I'm pregnant."

Yes! She was pregnant! She Looked at the two red Lines on the pregnancy test stick in her hand again.

“Ahhh! What? Chantel, you...pregnant?!" Erica leaped from the bed, beaming. Even if she were the one who was pregnant, she wouldn't be as excited as she was now.

“Thank you, Rika!" Chantel said, steadying her voice with some effort.

Although she hadn't seen Gifford since the important day, their goal had been achieved.

“I'm going to be an aunt. You're so awesome!”

Chantel wiped the tears from her face and added, “I'm going to the hospital for a checkup to make sure of it now.”

“Okay, okay, go ahead!" cried Erica.

"Do you need someone to keep you company?"

“No, I can do it myself."

Kneeling on the bed, Erica was so happy that she Laughed.