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

moved closer, her sleeve accidentally brushed against his. Remembering his earlier reaction to the nurse, she froze, recalling his aversion to

reaching out and pulling her hand back. "Look

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

wildly, the sound practically

It was too close.

could clearly catch the scent of his cologne-cool, rich, and slightly musky. The base

It suited him perfectly.

voice calm but firm. "Focus, student. Don't let your

collect her thoughts, silently chanting

But it was useless.

asked, "Did you

slightly, meeting his deep, piercing gaze. His presence seemed to surround her completely, his steady breath lingering in the air, impossibl ignore.

honestly, she hadn't