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.

sweat forming along

Trembling, she slowly rose to her feet and walked toward the

poured the powder into one of the cups. The soft hiss of water masked the

collarbone before disappearing beneath the fabric of his robe. Karina's breath hitched. She instinctively looked away, her face flushing crimson. Yet, despite herself, her gaze flickered back, stealing a glance before she hurriedly dropped

deep, mellow voice broke the silence. "What were you thinking about just now?" Karina stumbled over her words, her

twisted nervously in her lap, betraying her

reached for the very cup

in Wilfred's hand. It felt as though something was lodged in her

Her mind went completely blank, and

before pausing, his brows furrowing. "This water tastes...

and her face turned pale as a sheet. Forcing a weak smile, she stammered, "Maybe

to read her. But he said nothing more, setting the cup back on the