Karen's face froze, then she awkwardly shifted her gaze away.

"I'm just... afraid of the pain." Upon hearing this, Jeffrey immediately promised with utmost seriousness, "Don't worry, I'll get you the best medical team there is! We'll minimize your pain and any surgical risks!" Karen frowned.

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to have your baby," could she? Initially, she truly didn't want it, but she was under the assumption that she would cut ties with Jeffrey completely and start afresh on her own. Now that they were legally married, well... having kids was just a

was even prepared to give up the baby he longed for. Karen found that touching. But she wasn't ready to let Jeffrey know she had accepted him, lest

Dorothy, she was on her way to the Bureau

didn't trust anyone else to handle it, so she had to make the

need to let him know that I... I can't make it either.” "Ah, I know! Don't worry, I'll be there.” Karen chuckled. "I wouldn't want to put you in an awkward spot. Even if Kenneth doesn't invite me, I've got to show up! It's just that..." "Just what?" "Dorothy, I've started getting morning sickness. If I see Kenneth, I won't be able to hide it." Derek and Serena didn't even know yet! Karen continued, "When the time comes, you've got to put in a good word for me! I'm afraid Kenneth might give me an earful.” After thinking it over, Dorothy spoke calmly, "Karen, avoiding the issue won't help. Why don't you bring Jeffrey with you and explain things to Kenneth? Jeffrey's good at sweet-talking, isn't he? Sooner or later, he'll have to win over your family." After all, Karen's pregnancy was confirmed. Whether Derek and Serena found out sooner or later

"I know you're right, but I still want to hide just a little longer." "Stop hiding. It's better to settle down sooner; it's good for your pregnancy. Otherwise, you'll be distracted by all these worries." "Yeah, you're right. See you tonight, then! I'l discuss it with Jeffrey and figure out

have to concoct some excuse to bail. Celebrating Kenneth's birthday alone with him? That would be

she saw the Bureau of Industry and Commerce right in front

then she noticed an unread message

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