CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Karina felt the need to clarify. "It's not because of what they're saying about me. It's... something else."

She left the rest unsaid, but Wilfred had already pieced it together. He had seen the trending posts online, and after hearing the truth from her a few days ago, everything made sense.

The online rumors didn't just accuse her of secretly taking photos. They delved into her past, exposing videos and photos of her working multiple part-time jobs day and night. The posts claimed she came from a poor background and insinuated that her position at the hospital was only secured by leveraging a powerful benefactor.

It didn't take much to infer that the "benefactor" in question was him.

Karina's past wasn't common knowledge in the hospital. Even Wilfred only learned about it through her explanation. The only people who could expose such private details were her own family.

Wilfred's gaze softened with an almost imperceptible hint of pity. She had sacrificed her youth working herself to the bone for the Stone family, yet they repaid her by exploiting her and, when there was nothing left to take, mercilessly turning against her. She had become like a ball-kicked around by anyone who pleased.

His voice was calm but firm. "Don't concern yourself with what's being said online. Just focus on what you need to do. And if you're worried about my opinion, let me be clear: I don't care about those rumors. This isn't your fault."

glassy. The tears she had

"Really?"

sighed, his tone tinged with

couldn't help but wonder-how difficult must her life have been for her to be so

past began to surface. Back when he was under the Pharaoh's control, powerless and desperate, he had yearned for someone to understand him. Even a simple word of acknowledgment would have meant the world. Instead, he had been treated like a tool-discarded when not in use, less valued than a

his expression hardening as those

shift in his demeanor, hesitated. "Dr. Wilfred... are you okay? What

voice was distant as he pushed the memories aside

him return to his usual calm

both of themopened their

first," she said, yielding to

"What do