CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

But Wilfred wouldn't bother explaining. In fact, he thought it was better to let the misunderstanding linger.

The nurse glanced at Karina, then back at Wilfred, her face twisting with humiliation before she turned and fled the room. Karina instinctively stepped aside, avoiding a collision.

"For a moment there... I thought I was interrupting something," she hesitated, her tone uncertain.

She couldn't deny the relief she felt after Wilfred's firm stance. The suffocating feeling, like someone gripping her throat, had finally dissipated. Her breathing steadied, though a lingering bitterness remained in her chest. She couldn't help but wonder why the nurse had acted that way.

Wilfred looked at her briefly and explained, "I don't know her. She knocked and let herself in. And not long after, you walked in." Karina's expression softened significantly. "Maybe it has something to do with the rumors going around the hospital recently." Wilfred frowned.

Though he said nothing, his mind was already set on putting an end to the baseless gossip.

"Did you need something?" he asked.

Karina nodded, though her earlier excitement had dimmed after the incident. The joy that had once been at a ten now barely lingered at a two or three. "I passed. All that's left is my thesis."

replaced by a warm smile. "Do you know

She shook her head.

document on his computer. "I'll

moved closer, her sleeve accidentally brushed against his. Remembering his earlier reaction to the nurse, she froze, recalling his aversion to germs. She had touched so many things earlier and hadn't disinfected her

reaching out and pulling her hand

From her

sound practically echoing

It was too close.

catch the scent of his cologne-cool, rich, and slightly musky.

It suited him perfectly.

head, his voice calm but firm. "Focus, student. Don't

forced herself to collect her thoughts, silently chanting

But it was useless.

asked,