" Kenton . I'm ready . Let's go downstairs . " " Okay . " Kenton put away his phone , picked up a napkin and wiped the corner of his mouth . " My parents said they wanted to come see you . Since they're free today , I arranged for them to attend the wedding . " Marisa's eyes lit up for a moment , then she looked a bit nervous : " Your parents are coming ? Should I prepare some gifts ? Will they think it's troublesome for them to come all this u when I'm pregnant ... " " You don't need to prepare anything . They just want to see how you and the baby are doing . " Kenton's tone was very calm . " Don't worry , they're very satisfied with you . " Marisa didn't think much of it , assuming Keith and Joanna valued her and wanted to attend the wedding , so she immediately stood up happily . " Then I'll go change into something more formal " Watching her turn away , Kenton picked up his coffee and drank it all in one gulp . The coffee was very bitter , the bitterness spreading from the tip of his tongue all his heart . the way to The wedding had been set long ago , the venue was already decorated , and the invitations had been sent out . Canceling now would only make the Bennett family a laughingstock . It would be better to go down together . He couldn't let those friends think Kenton was backing down . In Kenton's life , the word " retreat " had never existed . Since she wanted to act , he would accompany her to the end of this last performance . But the ending of this play probably wouldn't be what she wanted . 06:14 Chapter 16 208 Vouchers Kenton took out his phone and called Joanna : " Can you and Dad come over today ? I want you both to attend the wedding . " Joanna laughed on the other end of the line : " Do you want us to meet our future grandchild early ? Don't worry , your dad and I have already prepared a gift for the meeting " " No. " Kenton paused for a moment . " It's about Marisa . You'll understand when you get here . " His tone was so serious that Joanna didn't pay much attention , only thinking about her future grandchild , He remembered the sincerity and shyness in Marisa's eyes the first time she confessed her feelings to him . He remembered her holding the pregnancy report , saying , " Kenton , I'm having our baby , " looking so cautious yet full of hope . So all that genuine emotion had been an illusion . Marisa came out in an off - white dress and took his arm . " Do I look good like this ? Will your parents like it ? " Kenton glanced down at her without saying a word , only reaching out to straighten her collar . " It's fine , " he said . For some reason , those three words made Marisa feel uneasy . Keith and Joanna arrived even faster than expected . As soon as they got out of the airport , the driver arranged for them took them straight to the hotel . As soon as Joanna entered , she took Marisa's hand and asked after her warmly , her eyes constantly glancing at Marisa's belly . " Marisa , how's your appetite lately ? Is there anything special you want to cat ? I'll have the maid make it for you . I even brought the maid with me this time . " As she spoke , she pointed behind her , and there stood a gentle - looking maid . " Thank you , Joanna , I'm fine . I just get tired a little easily sometimes . " Chapter 16 285 Vouchers Marisa answered with a smile , unconsciously straightening her back and gently placing her hand on her lower abdomen . Keith sat on the sofa , looking at Kenton . " We've seen the engagement party venue . It's pretty good . Just do everything the way you two want . " Kenton didn't reply , but looked straight at Marisa . " The nutritious meal is ready . Go eat first , I'll keep them company for a bit . " Marisa was about to say she wanted to stay , but Joanna interrupted her , saying she should cat for the sake of the baby . She couldn't say anything more , so after greeting everyone , she went downstairs . " Dad , Mom , " Kenton suddenly said . His voice was calm but carried an undeniable authority . " Let's cancel the engagement party . " The air in the room instantly froze . Joanna was stunned for a moment , then grew anxious . " Kenton , what nonsense are you talking about ? Marisa is pregnant ! How can you cancel the engagement party at a time like this ? What would people think ? " Kenton didn't look at her , his gaze fixed on Keith and Joanna . " She's not pregnant . " " What did you say ? " Joanna's voice suddenly rose . " You can't say things like that ! The pregnancy was confirmed before , we even saw the report ! " " That report was fake . " Kenton took out his phone , opened the screenshot Scott had sent him , and handed it to his mother . " I had someone check at the hospital . In the past three months , Marisa hasn't had any prenatal checkups at all . " Joanna took the phone , her fingers trembling as she scrolled through the screen . After reading it , her face instantly turned pale . " Is ... is this true ? " Keith frowned deeply . " So what are you going to do ? " " Expose her on the spot . " Chapter 16 288 Vouchers Kenton said calmly , though his voice trembled slightly at the end . He felt a pang in his heart - not just because he had been deceived , but even more because he felt he had let Ariella down . A wave of guilt surged up inside him and lingered for a long time . Chapter 17 1288 Vouc Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!