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.

was pale, and she looked a bit wilted. She greeted Clark and Jordyn with a smile. "Mr. Sumner, Ms. Austen, are you here for a

briefly flicked over Jordyn's

frowned and shot Rebecca a

as Jordyn

turned to Rebecca, speaking quietly. "Rebecca,

her arm with his. "Alright,

to agree

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

demeanor turned icy.

needed to appear

and Rebecca

but remark sarcastically, "I

Nathaniel liked

seems it's nothing

whose baby Nyla was carrying, leaving him uninterested in Jordyn

...

hesitated before getting out. She noticed that Clark made no move to exit

do you have something else?" she

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