CEO’s Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Chapter 1824

But Wilfred wouldn't bother explaining. In fact, he thought it was better to let the misunderstanding linger.

The nurse glanced at Karina, then back at Wilfred, her face twisting with humiliation before she turned and fled the room. Karina instinctively stepped aside, avoiding a collision.

"For a moment there... I thought I was interrupting something," she hesitated, her tone uncertain.

She couldn't deny the relief she felt after Wilfred's firm stance. The suffocating feeling, like someone gripping her throat, had finally dissipated. Her breathing steadied, though a lingering bitterness remained in her chest. She couldn't help but wonder why the nurse had acted that way.

Wilfred looked at her briefly and explained, "I don't know her. She knocked and let herself in. And not long after, you walked in." Karina's expression softened significantly. "Maybe it has something to do with the rumors going around the hospital recently." Wilfred frowned.

Though he said nothing, his mind was already set on putting an end to the baseless gossip.

"Did you need something?" he asked.

Karina nodded, though her earlier excitement had dimmed after the incident. The joy that had once been at a ten now barely lingered at a two or three. "I passed. All that's left is my thesis."

a warm smile. "Do you know how

She shook her head.

pulling up a document on his computer. "I'll show

her sleeve accidentally brushed against his. Remembering his earlier reaction to the nurse, she froze, recalling his aversion to germs. She had touched so many things earlier and hadn't disinfected her hands yet. She quickly withdrew.

Wilfred interrupted, reaching out and pulling her hand back. "Look here, how about this

found herself being gently pulled into his chair. From her position, it felt as though Wilfred was almost embracing

the sound practically echoing in

It was too close.

of his cologne-cool, rich, and slightly musky. The base note

It suited him perfectly.

patted her head, his voice calm but firm. "Focus, student. Don't let your mind

forced herself to collect her thoughts, silently chanting "stay calm, stay

But it was useless.

the end, Wilfred asked, "Did

surround her completely, his steady breath lingering

honestly, she hadn't heard a single