CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Karina hadn't made this decision on a whim. She had long since decided, but the unexpected situation with Kieran had delayed her.

If it weren't for Kieran, she would have been preparing for the surgery by now.

Wilfred stared at her for a moment. "It's clear you really want to give it a try. Go ahead, try it."

Karina was momentarily taken aback.

"Did you think I wouldn't agree?" he asked.

She nodded slightly, her face flushing a little as she realized he had seen through her thoughts. "Yes, I thought you would stop me."

Wilfred smiled, his eyes showing amusement, a smile that for the first time, he didn't try to hide. "Ambition is a good thing. I won't stop your growth."

Some people nurture a plant, trying to shape it exactly the way they want it to grow.

It is similar to how many parents treat their children.

But the result is often that the plant grows crooked, its branches stunted or deformed due to constant interference. These were consequences Wilfred didn't want. He preferred to let a plant grow freely, only shielding it from the wind when necessary.

gave

not because he feared him, but because getting caught

she returned to

Wilfred bringing her in. Instead, she walked

still there, flipping through a book.

"It's you," he smiled.

though snow had settled on

a

seventeen hours," the man replied, his smile

he added, "I like to keep track of time.

weight that most people couldn't bear-loneliness,

Karina's heart clenched.

arm slightly. "Are you here for blood

a chair. "No, just to confirm some

refused, naturally. They had kept him here to study him so they wouldn't

and

end, she