Chapter 197
After lunch. Theen held Nys in his arms, letting her sit on his lap. “Nyx, have you been feeling unwell lately?
Nyx was caught off guard by the question, her gaze shifting evasively.
Your appetite hasn’t been great recently. Theon noted.
“And you’ve been touching your stomach a lot, Erik added
Does your stomach hurt?
“Why didn’t you tell us?”
The males looked at her with concern.
“It’s not that bad, just a slight discomfort, Nyx murmured, pressing her lips together in a weak defense.
However, this symptom had been present even before she arrived on Earth. Thinking about it, it had been going on for over a month now.
For such a long duration, she really shouldn’t have taken it so lightly.
Reflecting on her oversight, Nyx decided to be honest with her mates and describe her symptoms.
Just as she was about to speak, the doorbell suddenly rang. It was Archie knocking.
The weather outside was scorching, and he was drenched in sweat. His face was flushed, either from the heat or excitement. “Nyx, you never cease to amaze me. They actually found something on that plot of land in Copward.”
He had been reluctant to give up the bid for that land, and when he later learned that his rival had acquired it, he was even more frustrated.
“You have no idea how smug that guy has been lately, constantly provoking me,” Archie said through gritted teeth.
Today, the construction on that land officially began, and he couldn’t resist going to check it out. He never expected to witness such a spectacle. “On the very first day of excavation, they had to halt construction. That guy’s face turned completely green–I nearly died laughing.”
Recalling his rival’s ashen face, Archie stood with his hands on his hips, laughing up at the sky.
A newly discovered ancient tomb meant the entire project was doomed. While there would be some compensation, it wouldn’t come close to covering the losses.
“Don’t feel bad for him, Nyx,” Archie waved dismissively. “That guy is just a greedy capitalist. I’d say this is karma for all the shady deals he’s done.”
“Unlike me,” he boasted smugly. “I never do bad things.”
That was why Nyx, his lucky charm, had helped him avoid this disaster.
News of the incident spread quickly, leaving Archie’s friends completely dumbfounded.
The louder they had mocked him before, the harder they were slapped in the face now. They stood there stiff–necked, at a complete loss for words.
‘Even professional archaeologists hadn’t discovered the tomb–so how had Nyx known about it in advance? Where did she get her information?‘ wondered Archie.
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“Could she be some kind of… mystical master? You know, one of those fortune tellers or feng shui experts?” someone ventured boldly.
Many of them came from business families, and they actually believed in such things.
Thinking back to that guy named Sami, who went completely mad after offending Nyx, it really seemed like karma or a
curse.
The more they thought about it, the more convinced they became.
One after another, they wanted to get to know Nyx–just in case they ever needed her help in the future. “Archie, can you introduce us to her?”
Archie leisurely sipped his drink, pretending not to hear them. Only after they had humbled themselves, piling on flattery, did he reluctantly say, “Tsk, fine.”
Seeing his smug face, his friends clenched their fists, itching to punch him.
But they had no choice–for now, they had to endure.
They had mocked Archie before, and now the tables had turned.
Archie was reveling in his triumph. “Even my parents heard about what happened with the land. They want to invite Nyx for dinner. You’ll meet her at my house tonight.”
“I’m definitely going.”
“Me too.”
“Wait for me.”
His friends scrambled to prepare gifts.
They dared not be negligent, bringing not only presents for Nyx but also for her two boyfriends.
The moment Nyx arrived at the Cook residence, she was buried under a mountain of gifts, her
“Dear sister, this is Jeremiah Griffiths.
“This is Brooklyn Poole.
“And this is Alistair Gordon.” Archie introduced his friends to her one by one.
Three heads bowed in unison before Nyx, greeting her in perfect harmony, “Nyx.”
Nyx was rendered speechless.
eyes filled with confusion.
Archie’s close friends were just like him–lacking a bit of common sense and brains, which made them easy to get along with.
Once they got familiar with each other, Jeremiah eagerly presented his face to Nyx, asking for her opinion. “Dear sister, do you have any advice for me?”
“Look at me too,” Brooklyn cupped his face.
“Count me in.” Alistair wasn’t willing to be left out.
Before Nyx could figure out what they were doing, two males had already lost their patience.
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Theon wrapped an arm around Nyx’s waist, putting distance between her and those three.
“Here’s a piece of advice,” Erik spoke coldly. “The weather is getting hotter, and the future might not be peaceful. You’d better start stocking up on food, water, and medicine. Strengthen your training and learn some self–defense”
The air fell silent for a long moment.
Archie blinked in confusion. “What do you mean? Is there going to be a drought?”
It was true that it hadn’t rained this year and the average temperature was higher than usual, which could lead to reduced crop yields, but it wasn’t bad enough that they needed to stockpile food and water.
Even if there was a drought, their role should be to donate for disaster relief, not hoard supplies.
If things really reached the level Erik was talking about, then that would mean the end of the world for them.
Archie couldn’t wrap his head around it and felt that Erik might just be joking to scare them. However, his friends played along, nodding like pecking chicks. “Got it.”
Not only did they agree verbally, but they also started murmuring among themselves, putting together a stockpile list and planning to start shopping tomorrow.
The weather had been unusually strange lately, and none of them really felt like going out. Even though their household supplies were regularly restocked by staff, it wouldn’t hurt to prepare more–just in case.
Seeing how lively their discussion became, Archie couldn’t help
Join in.
He figured he should stock up a little too.
Even if nothing happened, the supplies would still be useful, and it
I cost much anyway.
Nyx looked at Erik in confusion. She didn’t quite understand why he was giving such advice, but she decided not to ask for now. She’d wait until they got home to clarify.
Just as she was lost in thought, she suddenly felt a slight movement in her lower abdomen and instinctively placed her hand over it.
“Feeling unwell again?” Theon frowned.
They had left in a hurry earlier and didn’t have time to give Nyx a check–up. They would have to do a proper examination once they got home.
Layla’s gaze fell on Nyx, observing her closely. “Nyx, are you pregnant?”
“?”
Nyx’s head shot up in shock, eyes wide.
Seeing her reaction, Layla guessed she hadn’t realized it herself yet and gently prompted her, “When did you start feeling unwell? Have you noticed any other symptoms? Have you had your period in the past two months?”
Each question hit Nyx like a heavy blow. Her eyes widened as the fog in her mind suddenly cleared, and she realized the possibility.
Not only had she been feeling occasional discomfort in her abdomen, but she had also been sleeping excessively, experiencing changes in appetite, and becoming much more irritable than before. And most importantly, she hadn’t had her period.
‘Is she pregnant?‘ she thought.
