Being Pursued By Ex-husband
Chapter 487

Chapter 487 Exhausted

"I'm pregnant!"

Although Sophia had already guessed that, she was still slightly shocked when she heard Katherine actually uttering those words. "How far along are you?"

"Fourteen weeks."

Sophia smiled. "Congratulations! You're about to be a mom!"

Katherine caressed her belly. "Time really flies, doesn't it, Soph? Lately, I keep recalling the time when we used to play billiards together after school. It feels as if we just graduated not that long ago, and yet, it's been more than half a year since Joshua and I got married. I'm even pregnant with his child now."

She covered her face with her hands as she went on, "Gosh, this feels like a dream."

Reminiscing about the past, Sophia began to feel rather nostalgic as well.

"Indeed, it does feel like a dream," she agreed with a sigh. "So, are you planning to make it public?"

Katherine pouted. "No way. Those people are much too terrifying. If my child has to be under their scrutiny from the moment they're born, wouldn't that be the same as being imprisoned for life?" Even though Katherine was usually a little slow, she could be quite smart at times as well.

Craving the spotlight, she had aspired to become a star ever since she was a child. Since she was little, she had always admired Sophia and Joshua. From elementary school to high school, those two were the role models of their peers, their excellence unparalleled.

Katherine knew on a deep level that it was unlikely she would ever be as brilliant as them in terms of academics. Fortunately, her mother, whom she had never met before, had blessed her with an attractive face. Thus, it occurred to Katherine that she could work toward becoming a celebrity.

However, after she successfully became one, she realized it was not all sunshine and rainbows like she had expected.

Katherine was considered one of the lucky ones among those who had entered the entertainment industry, as she had Sophia and Joshua protecting her at all times. Although she still suffered quite a few grievances, she never had to worry about being bullied.

Nonetheless, Katherine sometimes still felt rather sick of being in the entertainment industry, especially during the time that she and Joshua had not yet made their relationship public. Back then, she felt as though they were filming a spy film whenever they went on a date.

It did feel quite fun and exciting in the beginning, but after some time, it became mentally and physically draining. Unfortunately, the paparazzi would not stop coming after them.

Katherine did not want her child to grow up under such trauma. She considered herself a mediocre person and had no hopes that her child would grow up to be extraordinary. All she hoped for her child was that they would grow up in a healthy and loving family and have a more pleasant childhood than she and Joshua did.

Sophia took away Katherine's cup of coffee and poured her a glass of plain water instead. "You should drink less coffee now that you're pregnant."

Katherine was not a fan of coffee anyway, so she had no objections to that.

"How long is the leave that Jonice arranged for you?" asked Sophia.

"Only three months!" Katherine answered in a slightly dissatisfied tone.

Sophia could not help but chuckle. "Isn't that more than enough? Or would you rather take an entire year's leave and announce to the world that you're going off to give birth to a baby?" "Well, she could at least have given me half a year off!"

Sophia thought for a moment. "Don't worry. Jonice has always been kind toward you. I'm sure she would give you more than just three months off when the time comes."

After some thought, Katherine figured Sophia had a point.

After all, Jonice had been her manager for almost ten years. Although she was usually rather stern, she would always be the most anxious one whenever something happened to Katherine. At this thought, Katherine instantly felt warmth spreading through her heart.

Just then, the waiter arrived with a cart of food.

Katherine had only just gotten pregnant, but unlike other pregnant ladies, her appetite was as good as before.

Now that she did not have to control her weight anymore, she ate even more unrestrainedly, barely saying a few words as she ate.

Worried that she might feel sick with so much food, Sophia finally stopped her. "All right, that's enough. Don't overeat."

Katherine looked at the specialty grilled pork tenderloin and pretended to sob. "Can't I just have one more bite? Just one, please?" Of course, Sophia did not fall for the act. "Here, just have some soup."

She had specially asked the waiter to switch their order to this particular soup, as it was more nutritious for pregnant ladies.

By the time they finished their meal, it was already seven o'clock at night. Katherine wanted to drag Sophia to go shopping with her, but the latter rejected her flatly, "I don't have your level of energy." Katherine knew that Sophia had just had a long flight. Therefore, although she was a little disappointed by Sophia's response, she did not try to persuade her further.

Sophia tugged Katherine's arm. "Will you stand straight? Or are your legs too weak to walk now?"

There were many passersby at the entrance of Mirage, but Katherine was not embarrassed at all as she swung Sophia's hand, whining, "Don't you like me anymore, Soph?"

Sophia soon began to feel dizzy all that swinging and shaking. Fortunately, she soon spotted Joshua's car.

"Considering how much you love acting, I think three months' leave might be too long for you," she suggested meaningfully.

Hearing that, Katherine immediately quit her whining and stood straight obediently.

By then, Joshua had already crossed the road and was heading toward them. "Kath."

The man's stony expression instantly softened when he saw Katherine.

Sophia nodded at Joshua, then turned to Katherine. "All right. Joshua's here for you."

Katherine went to Joshua and burrowed into his embrace. "Do you want a lift, Soph?" Sophia glanced at them. "No, thanks."

She was not in the mood to deal with them being all lovey-dovey today.

Katherine wanted to say something else, but her view was soon covered by Joshua's hat as he lowered his head toward hers.

Sophia waved and turned around, heading toward the parking lot.

Yvonne had returned to the office, and the driver was waiting for Katherine in the car.

Seeing Sophia entering the car, the driver passed her a bottle of water, but Sophia smiled and shook her head, stating, "It's fine. Please send me back to the mansion."

"Sure, Ms. Yarrow."

The time was approaching eight at night, and the sky had darkened. Sophia turned her head sideways and gazed at the scenery outside, then she took out her phone to have a look.

It was already three in the morning where Claudius was, but she still had not received a reply from him.

Perhaps he's fallen asleep.

She was utterly drained. Leaning against the car window, she closed her eyes and eventually drifted off to sleep herself.

Twenty minutes later, the car parked in the compound of the mansion.

The driver called Sophia but received no response from her. He immediately turned around to check on her, only to realize that she had fallen asleep.

"Ms. Yarrow?" he tried calling her name a couple more times.

After a while, Sophia finally stirred. Opening her eyes, she realized that they had arrived at the mansion.

"We're here, Ms. Yarrow."

Sophia nodded, massaging her temples. "All right, thank you for your hard work. Go on and get off work."

As she spoke, she opened the car door and alighted from the vehicle.

The mansion looked exactly like how she left it. She called out to Genie, "Prepare me a hot bath."

"Yes, Master."

Sophia then took a hot bath, feeling much more refreshed than before at the end of it.

Massaging the back of her neck, she headed toward the study and went through her mail. It was not till almost one in the morning that she started to feel the drowsiness seeping in.

The flight that lasted almost fifteen hours was indeed exhausting. She fell into a deep slumber almost as soon as her head touched her pillow.