CEO’s Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Chapter 1853

But finding her couldn't be delayed-any delay might lead to trouble. So, they split up and began a thorough search of the rehabilitation center. "Wendy!" Karina called out the girl's name as she searched every corner.

Suddenly, she heard a faint sound of sobbing ahead. The noise was soft and intermittent, almost as if someone was trying to hide it.

This facility was specifically for patients who refused to go to hospitals or psychiatric institutions, often people with unusual or complex conditions.

Karina's mind raced with possibilities. Was it a mentally unstable patient? Someone with a fragile body or an unpredictable condition like epilepsy? Either way, it was unnerving.

Still, she gathered her courage and moved forward, thinking it could be the person they were looking for. "Wendy, is that you?"

As she approached, a foot suddenly shot out in front of her, as if trying to trip her.

This kind of trick might work in movies, but in broad daylight, it was hard to miss. Karina stopped in her tracks, her expression shifting to mild exasperation as she sighed softly. "Alright, Wendy, I know it's you. Stop hiding." "Ugh, so annoying!"

soon as the words left Wendy Collins's mouth, she jumped out from behind her hiding spot, rubbing her eyes. Her red, puffy eyelids were a clear sign she had just finished crying. Wendy glared at Karina,

her youthful face-still full of baby-like softness-made it impossible to take her anger seriously. Instead of evoking resentment, it only made her seem vulnerable. Karina's tone softened instinctively. "Why are you hiding here all alone? Everyone outside is worried

Not even my parents. All they think is how embarrassing

part came out in a barely audible mumble, but Karina

her like a sharp pang in her chest. At that moment, she didn't

hadn't said much, but those few words revealed

valued

cherished her, would they have sent her to a rehabilitation center and then

searching for Wendy earlier, Karina had asked around about her situation. Over the past few days, it was as if Wendy had been forgotten. Her parents and

seven-year-old young Otten.

hadn't visited once.

heart ache. Wendy's prickly attitude now seemed like a shield, masking her stubbornness and resilience. Karina slowly crouched down,

feels like no one

have to take care of yourself," she said gently. "Even if it's not for others, staying out here isn't safe. What if someone with bad intentions finds you? Come on, let's go