Chapter 144:

The chatter inside the doctor’s office had begun to die down. It appeared Jake was about to emerge.

Kallie suddenly straightened up, signaling to the caregiver that she felt unwell and wished to return to her ward.

Kallie’s faintly pale complexion lent credence to her words.

The caregiver paused, momentarily uncertain. His instructions were to put Kallie’s health first, above all else. “Alright, I’ll take you back,” he replied, motioning for Kallie to go ahead.

Thus, when Jake completed his tasks and stepped out, he was greeted by an empty corridor. With a frown, he turned to Edgar beside him. “Find out what happened.”

Edgar quickly uncovered the truth. “They said your wife was feeling ill and had gone back to rest. She’s asked to reschedule the meeting.”

Jake laughed softly. “One moment she’s eager to meet, the next she’s not.”

Edgar said tentatively, “Perhaps she genuinely isn’t well. Since we’re already here, should we visit her?”

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Jake’s face grew stern. “What’s there to check? You don’t understand. It’s clear she doesn’t want to see me right now.”

Jake massaged his throbbing forehead and swiftly shifted the conversation. “Could you explain things to that employee for me? I was too overwhelmed in the office earlier with the doctor. Just let her know I blame her for concealing her pregnancy to get the job. But if she decides to stay, I’ll be forced to consider other options.”

“Understood,” Edgar replied with a nod.

The turmoil had begun several days earlier when a manager abruptly resigned. The role was pivotal, prompting HR to quickly fill the vacancy.

to thoroughly check the new hire’s

off, the new hire—a woman—revealed she was three months pregnant and required time off to rest, despite having joined the company

against pregnant women or penalizing them in any way, yet this case was

interview, HR had clearly outlined the demands of the upcoming project and inquired directly if she

down from her critical role but was also attending work daily, adamantly. She had even threatened legal action against the Reeves Group if they attempted to

employee responsible for her hiring was already

was how to safely

sensed that resolving this

indeed, a delicate

expression darkened, and he approached swiftly.

this, Jake’s demeanor grew intensely grave. He accelerated

had already left. He let out a soft sigh. He had planned to

the Reeves family, employed

implications of Kallie’s pregnancy and had chosen not to disclose it, preferring to inform Jake first. Now, he would have to wait

suddenly interrupted the doctor’s

doctor turned to see Melinda,

being treated here?”

strict directive. No one was to visit

here, but unfortunately, she’s not receiving visitors at the moment. You’ll need to speak

smile faltered. Speak to Jake? She knew he’d say

with work. As Jake’s sister-in-law, I’m technically family to Kallie. She’s ill in the hospital, and it’s only right for me to check on her. Can I

doctor, I want to stay out of your family issues, but I must protect my

eyes widened in shock. She hadn’t expected Jake to share this

rush of red marked her anger, erasing any trace of her earlier smile as she began to

nothing more, I need you to leave. I have several surgeries

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