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

Chapter 64

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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.

walked through the company later that day, I felt the weight of my mistake pressing down on me. Everywhere I turned, I could feel people glancing my way, their hushed voices just barely out of earshot. I knew they were talking about Carlos and his fiancée,

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

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

stomach churning. "I-I'm sorry," I stammered, struggling to find the right words. "I didn't mean to... Everyone knows now.

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anger, for frustration, but instead, Carlos remained

expression didn't change.

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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took me by surprise. I had expected something more-perhaps disappointment, or even there was none of that. He seemed almost indifferent, as though this was

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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 more unsettled than I wanted to admit. "Thank you," I managed to say, forcing

a final nod

there was nothing I could do about it. Just as I started to move, a sharp cry rang out from within me-Tina, my inner wolf, stirring in discomfort. I closed my eyes for a brief moment, trying to steady myself. Her emotions were a mirror of my

But Our Son's in Peace

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