However, in the next moment, Clark found his suspicion somewhat laughable. If he were truly infertile, how could Jordyn be pregnant?

On the other end of the line, Michael spoke up after a brief silence. "Mr. Sumner, is there anything else you need?"

Clark's voice was low and firm. "No, that's all."

He had initially considered asking Michael to schedule another body check-up, but now he felt it was unnecessary.

Just after ending the call, Clark walked into the obstetrics and gynecology department.

Jordyn was coming out of the doctor's office, holding a report and smiling.

"Clark, the doctor says the baby is healthy," she said.

"Great. Since the check-up is done, let's go," he replied curtly, not waiting for her reaction as he turned and walked away.

To Clark, merely accompanying Jordyn to the prenatal check-up was already a significant gesture. He had no interest in the finer details or in taking care of her. After all, Jordyn had nothing and wouldn't leave him, even for money. Jordyn's expression dimmed as she watched Clark's retreating back. She then quickened her pace to catch up with him.

...

As they reached the parking lot, they ran into Nathaniel and Rebecca.

She greeted Clark and Jordyn with a smile. "Mr. Sumner,

briefly flicked over Jordyn's stomach with

and shot Rebecca

Jordyn was

Rebecca, speaking quietly. "Rebecca, we're running late for

linked her arm with

a month to get Nathaniel to agree to reconcile, so she now

colder-though still polite, it was no longer as patient

demeanor turned icy.

completely appeased Nathaniel, she naturally needed to appear even more

Nathaniel and Rebecca

but remark sarcastically, "I used to

liked Rebecca.

it's

whose baby Nyla was carrying, leaving him uninterested in Jordyn and Nathaniel's situation.

...

at Jordyn's apartment, she hesitated before getting out. She noticed that

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