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.

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, and the knowledge that I had been the one to let it slip made

his private life had become the topic of conversation. I tried to avoid him, but as I turned a

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

sorry," I stammered, struggling to find the right words. "I didn't mean to... Everyone knows now. I told them about your fiancée, and I'm sorry for

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for frustration, but

expression didn't change.

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 to

"

there was none of

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him confirm the reality of his fiancée, seeing how little it affected him, left me feeling more unsettled than I wanted to admit. "Thank

Carlos replied, giving me a

was lighter knowing that he didn't blame me, but at the same time, there was a small part of me that ached. I hadn't realized how much the news of his fiancée had affected me until now. I pushed the feeling down, knowing 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

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