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.

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

flicked over Jordyn's stomach with

shot Rebecca a

unaffected, as Jordyn was

greeted Clark and then turned to Rebecca, speaking quietly. "Rebecca, we're running late

and linked her arm with his.

had taken over a month to get Nathaniel to agree to reconcile, so she now behaved very

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

demeanor turned icy.

appeased Nathaniel, she naturally needed to appear even more dependent on

and

couldn't help but remark sarcastically, "I

liked

it's nothing

His mind was preoccupied with the mystery of whose baby Nyla was carrying, leaving him uninterested in Jordyn and Nathaniel's situation. "Let's

...

before getting out. She noticed that

you have

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