CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery novel Chapter 1321

After finishing their meal, Eugene suggested they stroll around the mall a bit longer, but Lydia looked visibly exhausted.

“I didn’t sleep well last night, and I really need to catch up on some rest,” she explained.

Seeing the dark circles under her eyes, Eugene could only nod, despite wanting to spend more time with her. “Alright, I’ll take you home so you can get some sleep.”

They hadn’t had time to pick out the skincare products, so Eugene took matters into his own hands. He bought every skincare set for older women from the brand, even throwing in the extra serums.

The sales associate's grin widened as she rang up the purchase. “Wow, you’re really generous! With this many sets, three people could use them and still have some left over.”

“These are all for her mom. I wasn’t sure which set she’d prefer, so I thought I’d get a few and let her decide,” Eugene explained, keeping his gaze on Lydia.

The sales associates, quick to pick up on things, immediately realized he meant future mother-in-law.

One of them even leaned toward Lydia to offer some praise, “Your fiancé’s a keeper. It’s rare to see someone this thoughtful these days. I’ve got kids, and my husband still complains when I buy something for my mom.”

“He’s not my fiancé,” Lydia corrected with a smile, shaking her head. “I’ll cover these myself, thanks.”

Before he could answer, she continued, “Because to her, you’re a future son-in-law, and it’s normal for a son-in-law to buy things for his mother-in-law. But remember, we’re just pretending. I can’t afford to get too wrapped up in this and spend your money.”

From the beginning, Lydia had made it clear to herself that they shouldn’t get too entangled. She wasn’t short on cash, anyway.

Eugene fell silent. He was the one who had suggested this whole “pretend relationship” idea, and now it was backfiring. He could only give her a resigned smile. “We’re both well-off. There’s no need to keep tabs on every dollar.”

“But even close friends keep things fair. Just because we’re both comfortable doesn’t mean it’s right to take advantage of each other. Now, let’s get going. These bags are heavy, and I can’t carry them much longer.” Lydia picked up her pace toward the car.