CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

“Come here.” Stanley beckoned to her without answering.

Joyce didn't know what he wanted, but after hesitating for a moment, she slowly walked over.

The man noticed her face growing even paler since she stepped out of the bedroom. Hence, he asked with concern, “Do you always feel this uncomfortable every time you have an episode?”

“Huh?” Joyce was momentarily stunned.

Stanley frowned. “I mean, do you always vomit so intensely every time?”

His gaze then shifted to her belly.

It was only then that Joyce realized he was actually showing concern for her.

In an instant, Joyce widened her eyes in shock and stared at Stanley in disbelief.

Clearly, she couldn't believe that he would care about her.

Seeing Joyce's stunned expression, Stanley knew exactly what she was feeling and thinking at that moment.

After all, he had treated her poorly in the past and never made her feel cared for before. Thus, it was natural for her to be surprised and unsure how to react when he showed concern.

It was his fault.

Stanley raised his hand and gently tapped Joyce's forehead. “Are you dumb? Why aren't you answering my question?” he said tenderly.

Her lips parted, and it took her a long time to regain her senses. She nodded blankly and answered, “Yeah, it's always like this.”

Hearing her answer, Stanley furrowed his brows.

The fact that she always experienced such severe pregnancy symptoms showed that her condition was far more serious than that of most pregnant women.

If the situation persisted, it would not only be harmful to her body but could also cause her health to deteriorate.

Stanley narrowed his eyes and asked, “What did the doctor say?”

The woman replied solemnly, “The doctor said I should stay in the hospital to recuperate until the pregnancy symptoms get better.”

If she did not heed the doctor's advice, she would risk losing the baby as the symptoms were too severe.

It had also affected her eating and sleeping habits, and she was starting to feel lethargic all day.

In the long run, she would not have sufficient nutrition to feed her child. Not only would the child not survive, but she would also risk her life too.

Stanley's expression turned grim when he heard Joyce's reply. “Why didn't you listen to the doctor's advice and stay in the hospital?”

The woman looked up at him, then quickly lowered her head again. “I went to the hospital for a prenatal check-up the day before you came. It was also when the doctor suggested that I stay in the hospital to recuperate. I was planning to stay, but you were injured by my father that day.”

The implications behind her words were clear. She meant that she was supposed to stay in the hospital, but she didn't have the opportunity because she had to take care of him.

For a moment, Stanley felt a pang of guilt.