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.

a bit wilted. She greeted Clark and Jordyn with a smile. "Mr. Sumner, Ms. Austen, are

gaze briefly flicked over Jordyn's stomach with a

and shot

unaffected, as Jordyn was never

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

linked her arm with his. "Alright,

taken over a month to get Nathaniel to agree to reconcile, so

also feel that his attitude had grown colder-though still polite, it was no longer as patient as it used to be. Whenever he was occasionally impatient,

demeanor turned icy.

appeased Nathaniel, she naturally needed to appear even

Nathaniel and Rebecca

couldn't help but remark sarcastically,

Nathaniel liked Rebecca.

it's nothing

mind was preoccupied with the mystery of whose baby Nyla was carrying, leaving him uninterested in

...

out.

you have something else?"

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