His Knees, His Pleas, But Our Son's in Peace

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Chapter 64

Chapter 64

I could feel my face flush slightly, not sure how to respond to her teasing. Before I could come up with something clever, Vesta continued, "You're both single, so how about...?"

I forced a smile, trying to laugh it off. "Carlos has a fiancée," I said, hoping that would put an end to the conversation.

Vesta's eyes widened, clearly shocked. "What? I had no idea! He never talks about his private life."

I nodded, suddenly feeling uncomfortable. The last thing I wanted was to start

rumors about Carlos, but it seemed like Vesta was already putting the pieces

together. I regretted saying anything, and as the minutes passed, I could sense that word was spreading. By the time I left the nursery, I could already hear whispers circulating throughout the organization.

hushed voices just barely out of earshot. I knew they were talking about Carlos and his fiancée, and the knowledge

halls. I didn't want to face Carlos again, especially now that his private life had become the topic of conversation. I tried to

me immediately, his tall figure commanding the hallway. "Why did you leave without saying hello?" he asked, his voice steady, though there was

words. "I didn't mean to... Everyone knows now. I told them about your fiancée, and I'm sorry

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anger, for frustration,

expression didn't change.

a big deal," he said, his voice even and composed. "It's true. It's not really a secret. It's just that the lab technicians here didn't know. You don't have

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disappointment, or even there was

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me, but there was something else underneath it-a faint ache in my chest that I hadn't anticipated. Hearing him confirm the reality of his fiancée, seeing how little it affected him, left me feeling

Carlos replied, giving me a final nod before turning

the feeling down, knowing there was nothing I could

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