CEO’s Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Chapter 1728

Karina's heart raced, and she quickly blurted, "Dr. Wilfred, you don't need to trouble yourself. I can handle the room situation."

Wilfred waved her off with a casual motion. "You've had a long day. Get some rest. I'll take care of it."

Stepping into the room, Karina's gaze fell on the two twin beds. Her emotions swirled in a complicated mix-gratitude for Wilfred's kindness and crushing guilt over what she was about to do.

She sat down at the edge of one bed, hands twisting nervously in her lap, her thoughts spiraling into a tangled mess.

Not long after, Wilfred returned, a hint of exasperation on his otherwise calm face. "No luck. Every nearby hotel is fully booked. We'll have to make do for tonight. Don't overthink it. It's just a special situation." Karina nodded weakly, her voice barely audible. "Alright, Dr. Wilfred."

While Wilfred disappeared into the bathroom to shower, Karina's gaze drifted toward the water kettle on the table. Instinctively, her hand slipped into her pocket, feeling the small, cold packet of powder.

forming along her

white from the pressure. Trembling, she slowly rose to her feet and walked

open the packet and poured the powder into one of the cups. The soft hiss of water masked the sound as she stirred it quickly, watching the powder dissolve. Just as

to his collarbone before disappearing beneath the fabric of his robe. Karina's

awkwardness, rubbed his towel through his hair as he approached. His deep, mellow voice broke the silence. "What were

in

reached for the very cup she

on the water cup in Wilfred's hand. It felt as though

stopped. Her mind went completely blank, and all she could do was watch,

before pausing, his brows furrowing. "This water

smile, she stammered, "Maybe it's the local

her, his sharp gaze lingering for a moment, as though trying to read her. But he said nothing more, setting the