Reborn to Marry My Best Friend's Uncle novel Chapter 70

When Maeve heard Annie speak, her body stiffened. It was barely noticeable.

She looked at the woman before her. Beneath that seemingly calm facade, the carefully hidden grief was painfully genuine.

"You're trying to protect a career at its peak and this child at the same time. It must be exhausting," Annie said, averting her gaze.

She continued, "You're at the height of your career. If news of an out-of-wedlock pregnancy breaks at this moment, the damage would be devastating. But when it comes to red-carpet dresses, almost all haute couture pieces on the market are designed to cinch tightly at the waist. Therefore, none of them is suitable for you.

"What you and Ms. Brown want is a dress that can outshine everyone on the red carpet, while hiding your belly without a trace. Isn't that right?"

Every word from Annie struck a precise chord within Maeve. The defensiveness and hostility in her eyes gradually gave way to uncertainty.

Annie was right. This was exactly what she and Amelia had been struggling with these days.

Maeve desperately wanted to keep this child, but she couldn't bear to give up the career she had spent a decade building.

"I can help you," Annie suddenly said, pushing the design draft toward her. "I can craft a dress just for you. Through skillful tailoring and smart design, you'll dazzle the crowd on the red carpet, while your baby stays safe and comfortable."

Maeve finally wavered. Her gaze lingered on Annie's face.

This woman no longer seemed like someone unscrupulously chasing an order, but someone who understood her entire situation—someone who could be an ally.

After a long silence, she finally spoke. "I'll consider it." Then, the two women stepped out of the cafe, one after the other.

Just as they reached the entrance, a hurried figure came rushing toward them. It was Amelia.

The moment she saw Annie standing beside Maeve, her expression darkened instantly, and she strode toward them with heavy steps.

"Annie! Why are you still haunting the premises?" she said, her voice sharp with fury. She assumed that Annie was continuing her unwelcome pursuit. "I've already made it very clear. We're not—"

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