CEO’s Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Chapter 1798

Karina forced a smile. "Really, it's fine. You all go ahead."

Yvette pouted, her disappointment clear as she relented. "Alright then."

Once the others had left, Karina tried to refocus on work. She pulled out her research materials, determined to get something done. Yet, no matter how hard she tried, her thoughts kept wandering. The cheerful chatter from outside finally snapped her out of it, making her realize just how distracted she had been.

Karina gave a wry smile and muttered to herself, "This is why you don't get ahead of yourself. Seriously, one of life's biggest delusions."

For a fleeting moment, she had thought Wilfred might feel something for her too. But it was better this way, she told herself-better to wake up now than to fall in too deep later. Romance wasn't her strong suit; focusing on her career was safer. While others might drown their heartbreak in food or a night out, Karina chose the most grueling outlet: work. It might be exhausting, but it was effective.

She skipped the first day of the lecture series, diving headfirst into refining her medical proposal. By the end of an all-nighter, her plan was polished to near perfection, and despite the lack of sleep, she felt exhilarated.

Without thinking, she called Wilfred to share her progress. Brimming with enthusiasm, she poured out her thoughts. After her passionate explanation, there was a brief silence before Wilfred spoke, his tone flat and devoid of emotion. "So, you pulled an all-nighter?"

His calm voice, though steady, carried a weight that made Karina tense up. Even over the phone, she could sense the disapproval.

"I just wanted to finish early," she mumbled, defensive. "It's fine! I don't have much to do today. I can take a day off to rest."

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