Theo sensed it in time and held my hand, saying in a tender voice, "You shouldn't drink. Have some juice instead or I'll be in deep trouble if you get drunk and g o crazy."
I glared at him. "I have good alcohol tolerance and have never gone crazy after drinking."
He laughed and said no more. He picked up his fork and started putting food on my plate. "Eat more."
As we were all familiar with each other, everyone quickly warmed up and started getting more engrossed in the conversation. We talked mostly about interesting things that had happened to us and the things we encountered at work.
Even the reticent Susan said, "I went for a maternity check-up the other day and there was a woman beside me who looked to be over 60. At first, I thought she was there to accompany her daughter-in-law for a maternity check-up, but I later realized that she was the one who needed the check-up. The doctor even told her that she was expecting twins."
I froze and could not help but ask curiously, "Isn't it dangerous for her to give birth if she’s over 60?"
Susan nodded. "There are certain risks involved. But I
heard that her husband was adamant that she give birth because their son passed away two years ago in a n accident. They had to watch their child leave before them, so the arrival of these two children is considered a gift from God to them.”
I nodded, and a somewhat uncomfortable feeling arose in my heart.
It dawned on me that I was not really a strong person...
After sitting down for too long, Susan felt slightly uncomfortable and got up to excuse herself.
Tyler pretended as though he did not hear anything and remained seated on the chair.
I looked at him and said with a frown, "Tyler, take Susan out for a walk."
"It's fine," Susan said with a smile, "I can manage on m y own.”
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