Well, that's it—there was no way to clear this up now.
My parents seemed to have made up their minds that I was definitely pregnant.
My mom smiled and said, "Mrs. Shaw, since they're getting married, how do you want to handle the wedding expenses, the traditional jewelry, and the reception?"
Ryan's mom smiled back, "Isn't that why we're here today? To talk about their wedding?
"If you ask me, we're not the kind of people who cling to old traditions. Aria and Ryan are both well-educated, so we should move past outdated customs like a dowry.
"Besides, gold prices are way too high right now. Let's wait for them to drop, and then we can buy the jewelry later.
"And as for the engagement ring, I think a fake one will do for now. Once Aria's further along in her pregnancy, her fingers will swell up anyway, and she won't be able to wear the ring. Plus, with a baby on the way, it's not practical to wear much jewelry. Ryan, on the other hand, can have a nice one. Men's rings have a simpler design, and they won't harm the baby, right?"
As Ryan's mom rambled on, my parents were struggling to keep their smiles in place.