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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.
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
through the halls. I didn't want to face Carlos again, especially now that his private life had become the topic of conversation. I tried to avoid him, but as I turned a
leave without saying hello?" he asked, his voice steady, though there was
right words. "I didn't mean to... Everyone knows now. I told them about your fiancée, and
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anger, for frustration, but instead, Carlos remained calm.
expression didn't change.
It's not really a secret. It's just that the lab technicians here didn't know. You don't
"
surprise. I had expected something more-perhaps disappointment, or even there was none of that. He seemed almost indifferent, as though
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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
didn't," Carlos replied, giving me a final nod before turning to
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
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