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Chapter 158

Author: Hauling Treasures
The past couple of days had been hectic for Zac after being handed responsibility for two more hospitals by his father. The increased workload left him little time, even for his secret dates with Helen.

“Emma’s been throwing up. I thought something was wrong with her, so I came to check,” Justin explained.

Zac, still absorbed in his reports, waved it off. “It’s just morning sickness. Every pregnant woman goes through it. It’s nothing serious. She won’t be throwing up for long anyway.”

After all, she would be having the abortion soon, and the nausea would stop then.

At 27, Zac had been single his whole life, reserving his heart solely for Helen. Other than worrying about Helen when she might be pregnant someday, no other woman meant much to him.

Well, except for Emily. She was Helen’s best friend and had earned his respect over the years. Unlike Emma, who always came across as fake, Emily was genuine and straightforward.

To Zac, the only reason Justin even paid attenti
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