CEO’s Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Chapter 1860

"Come, sit down. I hear you're one of Wilfred's students? I know him well. His students are practically my own," Professor Cruz said with a warm smile the moment Karina sat down, catching her off guard. "You know Dr. Wilfred?" she blurted out, then immediately realized how silly the question sounded. Of course, they knew each other. How else could Wilfred have arranged for her to attend the lecture? Professor Cruz chuckled, unbothered by her slip. Instead, he found her straightforwardness rather refreshing.

As he looked at her, he let out a sigh, seemingly lost in thought. "Good, good... I had thought that kid might..." He trailed off, speaking more to himself than to Karina.

Karina didn't catch his last comment.

"I hear from Wilfred that you're here to discuss your paper?" Professor Cruz asked, steering the conversation back. "Did you bring it with you?"

"Yes, I did," Karina said quickly, pulling out her paper with care and handing it over.

Professor Cruz slipped on a pair of reading glasses and began reviewing it meticulously, making thoughtful "hmm" sounds as he read.

Karina, nervous, felt her palms grow damp. Unable to bear the silence, she said shyly, "It's my first paper, so it's probably full of mistakes. I hope you won't find it too laughable, Professor."

Cruz glanced up, surprised. "What? Not at all. I think it's very

disbelief. She hadn't expected such high praise from someone of his stature. It felt like a

"But... the Association said my

been filled with criticisms her topic didn't align with their values, her arguments were off-track, and so on.

"That's just how they are. Don't take their nonsense too seriously. For a first attempt, this is excellent." Hearing those words, Karina felt a

can be published, Professor?"

me ask you what do you want to achieve with this paper?" he replied, catching her off

hesitated under his sharp gaze. It was as if he were peering straight into her

she quickly steadied

for this

made her decision. "I believe doctors should focus on their responsibilities, not play

the hands of the elite, then those beneath them will remain voiceless

she finished, she saw a glimmer of approval in Professor Cruz's

are two peas in a pod. That's a good thing. With people like you both, we old-timers can feel