"A friend of yours?"

A flash of disgust crossed Lucia's eyes. "No, someone I dislike."

"Anyone you dislike must not be a good person," the colleague said, trying to flatter her.

Lucia appreciated it. "Let's not talk about it. It's a mood killer."

When Nyla arrived at the restaurant, Valarie was just getting there too.

Linking arms, they walked in together.

"How did the interview go?"

"It went alright, but I'm not sure if I'll get the job."

"If you don't, just try another company. There are plenty of pharmaceutical companies in the city. Any company would be lucky to have you."

"Thanks for the confidence, but I haven't worked in a lab for years."

Drug research required a lot of experience, and aside from the three years Nyla had spent in the lab during her graduate studies, she didn't have much professional experience.

"Don't

worry. Once you start working, you'll catch up quickly," Valarie said.

She knew that Nyla had always been dedicated, often working tirelessly for results and data. "Enough about that. Last night on the phone, I heard a man's voice. What's going on?" Valarie blushed, avoiding Nyla's gaze. "Did you? Are you sure?"

Nyla stared at her. "Valarie, I'm not hard of hearing. I clearly heard a man at your place last night.

Valarie's cheeks reddened further. She knew she couldn't avoid it. "Alright, alright. It was my boss... We're dating."

Nyla didn't respond, her eyes fixed on a spot in the restaurant, growing red.

Valarie's heart sank. Following Nyla's gaze, Valarie saw Clark sitting with a woman who was crying and occasionally giving him a longing look.

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bringing his mistress to

seeing them together felt like a hand tightening around her heart. It made it hard to

to confront her! How dare she

grabbed Valarie's arm.

would only humiliate herself

Before Valarie could finish, she saw Nyla's near-tearful expression and felt a pang in

rubbed her eyes and took

him for eight years, it was impossible for her to simply switch off her emotions. Eventually, she

back, Nyla turned and walked

him, but when he

him, Jordyn continued to

"If you won't get rid of it, I have ways to make sure you don't carry it

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with a dark expression. He and Jordyn had always used protection, so either she was lying, or she had tampered with

for Clark.

"Where are

heard the anger in his voice. "Clark, I'm pregnant. Aren't you happy

a cold laugh. "Are you

the only man I've ever been with. Wouldn't you know

with a hint of grievance,

"Get rid of it."

who threw themselves at him, were just

frowned in irritation. If he had known she was so troublesome, he wouldn't have touched her. "I'm asking one last time, where

was a brief silence before Jordyn's tearful voice came through. "Are you planning to force me to. have an

his silence answering

I'll raise it on my

could finish, Clark hung up and instructed

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