The Killer Queen (Noella Briony)

The volume in the room shot through the roof in an instant!Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

"What did you say? You're marrying that nurse now? How dare you do this to Malvina!"

“What in the world did I do to deserve a no-good son like you!"

"Damn it all! Ulrich, don't you dare say you're a Schnabel when you're out there. I don't acknowledge a son like you!"

Ulrich was on the verge of a breakdown...

He tried to explain multiple times, but Sienna wouldn't even let him get a word in edgewise!

Finally, Ulrich found a gap in Sienna's tirade to speak.

"Mom, it's Malvina I'm marrying! What are you on about? Malvina might be pregnant, so I thought it's best to get the wedding sorted sooner rather than later. What do you think?"

There was a moment of stunned silence on the other end of the phone.

"What? What did you say?"

After a two-second wait.

Sienna's voice erupted into a sharp scream on the other end!

"Tristan! Drive me to the hospital, now!"

"Honey, what's wrong? Are you feeling okay?"

"It's my daughter-in-law who's not feeling well! And my future grandkids might be suffering too, hurry up!"

Grandkids?

Where did the grandkids come from?

It wasn't until Sienna had jumped into the car that she roared into the phone, "You just wait, young man! I'll deal with you once I get to the hospital!" This was huge news, and Sienna was beside herself with frustration that it was only being shared now!

Ulrich heaved a sigh of relief, his hand pressing against his ear.

When the Schnabel family arrived at the hospital, a flurry of activity, Malvina was just waking up from her sleep.

Opening her eyes to find the entire Schnabel family surrounding her, Malvina thought she was still dreaming...

Sienna's face was all smiles, her voice soft and gentle.

"Malvina, you're awake? Why didn't you tell me you were sick, dear? You really don't take care of yourself! Thankfully, the baby's fine. You had us worried sick!"

Malvina blinked.

Baby? Hers?

She instinctively touched her still-flat belly, feeling no signs of any baby. How could there be a baby?

Noella chimed in next to Malvina, "You are indeed pregnant, two months in. Your recent sleepiness, irritability, and morning sickness are all due to pregnancy."

Malvina gasped, "Ah? And here I thought I was just sick of seeing Ulrich!"

Noella replied, "... Didn't you notice you missed your period?"

“Well, my cycles are irregular. Ulrich usually reminds me, or I'd forget."

Sienna took Malvina's hand in hers.

"Malvina, no matter what, we truly adore you. I've always hoped for you and Ulrich to get married. It's not just because of the baby, it's because of you!"

"Don't feel pressured. Even without the baby, you are the daughter-in-law I chose!"

Malvina was taken aback.

But the fact that Sienna was considering all this was a surprise to her.

For a family like the Schnabels, accepting her as a daughter-in-law just because of the baby was already a big deal!

Moreover, Sienna even made a point to explain that they wanted her to join the family not just because of the baby!

Malvina felt somewhat embarrassed.

"But... don't you think, getting pregnant before marriage, is... improper?"

Sienna waved her off.

"What century are we in? Besides, getting pregnant isn't just on you. If anything, it's my son who couldn't keep it in his pants!" Sienna paused, then coughed and leaned closer to Malvina.

"And besides, it's better to test the waters early, right? What if it turned out he was shooting blanks? That'd be on you then, wouldn't it? Don't let his height fool you. What if, and I'm just saying what if, it's all for show?"

Sienna believed she was speaking some hard truths, considering things from a woman's perspective!

It made total sense!

Malvina was utterly shocked!

Sienna... was indeed a unique mother-in-law!

These were words not even her own mother would say, let alone coming from the other side.

Amidst her surprise, Malvina felt deeply moved.

Touching her belly, she still couldn't believe it.

She looked at Noella, her eyes sparkling.

"I really have a baby? My own baby?"

"It's true."

Malvina's gaze then fell on Ulrich, who was watching her the whole time.

"I fell asleep at home?"

"You had a fever, and you didn't answer my calls. Your temperature has dropped now. Don't worry, both you and the baby will be fine."

Sienna clasped her hands together.

"Since the baby's not too far along, we need to start planning your wedding! Malvina, you don't have much family, but from now on, we are your family!"

The idea of marriage still felt surreal to Malvina.

Ulrich knelt before her, his expression earnest.

"Don't be afraid. Our child will have a good life. The love you didn't feel as a child, our baby will have in abundance."

"Didn't you say, treating our child well is also a way to heal your past self?"

"Give me a chance, give our baby a chance for happiness, will you?"

Tears welled up in Malvina's eyes, and she burst into tears.

"Yes! I agree!"

Before they could embrace, Malvina's morning sickness kicked in, making her feel nauseous again.

"Maybe keep your distance, I feel like throwing up...ugh!"

Ulrich felt a mix of hurt and amusement at being rejected by their future child, but Malvina's well-being was all that mattered now.

Sienna shoved Ulrich aside.

“Off you go, learn something from the obstetrician, will you? What good are you here?"

"Right away!"

As he dashed out, Ulrich turned back halfway, pulling out a small, exquisite box from his pocket and handing it to Malvina.

"I bought this a while ago, my proposal still stands!"

Watching Ulrich run off with joy after handing her the ring box, Malvina's heart felt inexplicably soft.

He really did seem over the moon!

Malvina always had a soft spot for

kids, dreaming of the day she could have one of her own. She used to

love

believe that the identity of the child's father didn't matter much, as long as the love for the child was real. But now, with Ulrich by her side, the word "family" sparked a newfound excitement and anticipation within her.

Sienna, with a hint of irritation mixed with relief, remarked, "Well, at least he got one thing right. If he hadn't even managed a ring, I swear I'd be on

the warpath."

Had Ulrich not been her own flesh

and blood, Sienna might have written him off as a lost cause. It puzzled her how her sons, seemingly sharp in every other

aspect of their lives, turned in

complete novices when it came to matters of the heart. Ulrich and Malvina's engagement was finally on the horizon, but what about her other sons? They seemed utterly clueless about romance.

Sienna was growing increasingly worried.

Turning to her friend, Noella, Sienna inquired about a rumor that had been floating around. "Noella, didn't I hear something about Stirling being linked

to an actress recently?"

"You mean Yasbel? She's a friend of mine."

“That's fantastic! I'd love to meet her," Sienna exclaimed, her spirits lifted by the prospect of another son possibly finding love.