True Fated Marriage novel Chapter 1456

"Is it?" Liam snorted. His tone spoke volumes that one couldn't help doing a flip in their heart.

Hearing that, Maria couldn't help turning to look at him and thought his side profile looked exceptionally cold.

Maria knew better by now, and she could tell he was upset by nearly a glance. It was clear his mood had been affected, but she had no idea what upset him.

"Um, Adrian thought I hated you in the past, so he couldn't help asking," Maria explained with a smile, somewhat telling the truth.

But her explanation seemed like she was defending Adrian to him.

And it annoyed him even further. He turned to glance at Maria coldly, a flash of unhappiness in his eyes.

Adrian laughed and tried to smooth things over, "I wouldn't call it hate. It's just that your reputation precedes you. After all, you're a celebrity, plus, you don't show up at our alumni gatherings. Besides, young girls tend to fall for celebrities, but they're not as infatuated when they've grown up. So, don't take it to heart." "Adrian, stop it. Liam is really nice," Maria flashed a warning look at Adrian.

"Yes, sir." He saluted at her from behind.

Thinking of something else, she asked, "By the way, which hotel do you want to stay in? Have you thought about it?"

"No, didn't you say you'd take good care of me? Didn't you even book a hotel for me?" Adrian continued to whine, "I say, Maria, aren't we buddies? How could you not take my welfare seriously?"

"I want to, but I need your ID. How would I know what your ID number is."

"Don't you have a picture of my passport?"

Stunned, she burst into laughter, "I'm sorry, I forgot. I'll book right now."

"Let's just go straight to the hotel," Liam interrupted, "Many hotels accept walk-ins. There's no need to worry."

"Maria, I want to stay at your place," Adrian said, "Your mom said I could stay at your place."

Baffled, Maria shot him

a contemptuous glare, "There are plenty of rooms for you to stay in, but not now." "Why not?" Adrian asked in return.

"Because my mom is pregnant," Maria said directly, "She's resting at home, and she cannot be disturbed, do you get it?"

"Ah?" Adrian was shocked by the news.

And so was Liam. He turned to look at Maria.

They'd been together for half a day, yet Maria hadn't said anything about it. However, she revealed it to Adrian just like that.

An indescribable feeling grew at the bottom of his heart. He kept having the feeling that Maria and Adrian were very close.

On the contrary, it seemed that there was a barrier between him and Maria.

Although they had an intimate relationship, Liam thought they were emotionally distant.

It was as if Maria always had her guards up against him. He envied how Adrian could interact with her so casually.

But what was even more surprising was that Mrs. Lowe was once again pregnant. Maria was already over 20 years old. Would she be happy about her mother being pregnant with another baby?

He couldn't help but worry she wouldn't take it well.

After all, having a sibling with such a huge age gap would make things awkward for an adult.

Just as he was about to say something, Adrian spoke up from behind, "Oh, congratulations then. Guess I really shouldn't bother her."

"Exactly, that's why you can only stay in a hotel."

"I remember you saying you wanted another sibling. I can't believe your wish came through so quickly. Should we celebrate?"

"Of course," Maria smiled and said," Adding a new member to the family is a huge deal. Once my mother has given birth to the baby, I'll invite you over for a party."

"Aren't you going to invite me? " asked Liam.

"Ah?" Maria immediately cast him a glance, "Of course. You're my senior, after all. You should all come."

Senior?

Liam was once again displeased.

Liam frowned, realizing he didn't seem to know anything about Maria at all while Adrian could easily reveal Maria's thoughts and desires. It seemed that they were already close from when they were studying in England for him to understand Maria that well.

Liam stared at the road ahead, switched on his signal, and drove to the entrance of a hotel.