Chapter 195

Joe suddenly asked, "Grandma wants you and me to go for a preconception checkup, Skylar. Will you go?"

Skylar knew it was impossible for them to have a baby. But since Gloria suggested it, she simply responded, "Okay."

She was acting, so she decided to be diligent and sincere. She would strive to make Gloria happy every day for the next three years.

Joe looked at her with a pensive expression. He forgot the lit cigarette between his fingers.

When Gloria suggested the checkup, he hadn't been resistant. On the contrary, he thought having a child with Skylar wouldn't be a bad idea. He didn't dislike many women, and he decided to discuss it with Skylar later. Thinking this, he snuffed out his cigarette.

Just then, Rowan called. "Damn! I almost hooked up with that female celebrity Marcus was with. My friend from the hospital told me she has AIDS."

"Fuck! I don't know if she infected Marcus or vice versa! I haven't slept since yesterday."

"Oh, by the way, is Skylar really that amazing? Did she figure this out herself? Have you told her? Ask her to get me a protective item. Money's no object, as long as it works."

Rowan's rapid speech indicated his shock and astonishment. After his outburst, he realized he'd been talking nonstop and hadn't let Joe speak.

"If you want to rely on her abilities, trust her. Otherwise, find someone else," Joe replied calmly.

Rowan didn't dare say he didn't trust Skylar. Since Joe trusted her, doubting her would be challenging Joe's judgment.

"I can't trust anyone else," Rowan said, calmer now. "Marcus has been fooling around. He even went to a villa party the other day. Luckily, I don't like that scene. I'd better be celibate for now."

Many Jipsburg households would soon panic. The entertainment industry would be in chaos too. The extent of the turmoil from so many simultaneous AIDS cases was imaginable.

Skylar had just entered the Gardner Group building when her phone rang.

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"Skye, I heard some juicy gossip," Natalie said in a hushed tone.

"Oh? What gossip?" Skylar asked, smiling.

"Last night, my husband and his friends were talking. Someone in their circle contracted AIDS from sleeping around. Now, many people are getting checkups. Many female celebrities and models are involved."

"If Jeremy weren't faithful, I might worry. But to be safe, I had him get a checkup. He just finished and went to the company. I'm waiting for the results."

Natalie had absolute trust in her husband.

"It's good to have regular checkups," Skylar remarked, smiling.

She thought of the two female celebrities she'd seen at the club. They were A-listers. If Marcus infected them, the entertainment industry would be in an uproar. If the paparazzi got wind of this, Jipsburg would be buzzing.

"I think so too. We're planning a baby, and I just had a preconception checkup," Natalie said, her tone expressing her excitement.

Skylar recalled Joe's words and casually asked, "Is a preconception checkup complicated?"

"Not really. Just routine checks. My husband wants to check his sperm viability, and I looked up" Natalie explained the included tests. (The sentence was incomplete in the original and I've left it as such, assuming further details were provided later.)

Skylar nodded. "Having a child isn't so simple."

Natalie chuckled. "Of course not. Since we're having a baby, we need to prepare and ensure we're in the best condition for a healthy baby."

"I believe you're ready to be a mother, Natty." Skylar felt time had flown by. They'd graduated almost a year ago.

Natalie laughed. "I can't imagine being a mother. Oh, the report's ready. I need to talk to the doctor. After that, I'll get takeout for my husband's office. A surprise!"

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