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Chapter 1880

Penulis: Faith Shaw
As Karina expected to coax a bit more out of Wilfred through the cracked door, he suddenly teamed up with his groomsmen, and together they pushed hard, forcing their way inside.

Even though it hadn’t been long since they last saw each other, seeing him now in this setting felt completely different.

Dressed to the nines, holding a bouquet, and surrounded by a crowd cheering him on, Wilfred took one step at a time toward her. Karina’s heart began to race.

Yvette stepped forward, blocking Wilfred’s path with a playful smirk. “You think you can take our Karina this easily? Not a chance!”

With a snap of her fingers, the bridesmaids joined her, speaking in unison, “After you’re married, who controls the finances?”

Wilfred glanced at Karina and confidently replied, “My wife does!”

The bridesmaids continued, “And who gets the final say at home?”

“Her, of course!”

Laughter filled the room, but the questions kept coming.

“Who’s doing the housework?”

“I will!”

The
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  • CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery   Chapter 1881

    Karina looked at Yvette, smiling as she shook her head, then glanced down at the bouquet in her hands. A decision had already taken root in her mind. It seemed she wouldn’t need to agonize over who would catch it after all. The earlier ceremonies wrapped up smoothly, and soon it was time for the bouquet toss. In her flowing white wedding dress, Karina raised the bouquet, teasing the crowd with a few feints. Everyone tensed, their eyes glued to her every move, only to relax when she didn’t let it fly. Then, just when they thought they could breathe, Karina suddenly changed direction, aiming the bouquet directly at Yvette’s position. At that moment, it was as if everyone around Yvette had an unspoken agreement—they all scattered, leaving her completely exposed. The bouquet arced gracefully toward Yvette, who instinctively stepped back, trying to avoid it. But with the area around her now empty, the bouquet was destined to hit the ground if she didn’t catch it. As it

  • CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery   Chapter 1882

    Karina let out a small sigh of relief as she thought about Yvette. “Good thing she softened up and caught the bouquet in the end. Otherwise, all my planning would’ve been for nothing.” She had carefully arranged everything, ensuring that the people standing near Yvette were prepped and ready to move out of the way when the bouquet was thrown. The goal was to leave Yvette no choice but to catch it. Who knew Yvette would almost dodge it anyway, nearly ruining her plan? “Speaking of that,” Karina suddenly remembered something and glanced at Wilfred. “Who was the guy who caught her when she fell? Is he single? If he’s a good match, maybe we should introduce him to Yvette.” Wilfred frowned slightly. “It’s our wedding, and you’re busy checking out other men?” Karina rolled her eyes at his obvious teasing, about to snap back when Wilfred straightened and replied seriously, “He’s a friend of mine. Solid guy, no doubt about his character. He’s been focused on research in biotechn

  • CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery   Chapter 1883

    Karina didn’t want to interrupt Yvette, who seemed perfectly content chatting with Wilfred’s friend. Instead, she turned to Wilfred, exchanging a knowing smile. When the wedding finally wound down and the guests departed, Karina was exhausted from the long day but relieved to finally catch her breath. Back at the home they had carefully decorated together, she felt a deep sense of peace she had never experienced before. Every corner of the house carried traces of her efforts, and it felt truly hers. “Long day, huh?” Wilfred’s hands suddenly rested on her shoulders, applying just the right pressure to massage away her tension. Karina tensed instinctively, her hand moving to cover his. Wilfred gently moved her hand aside. “Relax. No need to be on edge.” Taking a deep breath, Karina reminded herself that things were different now. They were married. “Thank you,” she said softly. Wilfred raised a brow, teasing her, “Are you planning to keep being this polite with me

  • CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery   Chapter 1884

    “Yes, I’ve already found an orphanage,” Wilfred said calmly. Karina was surprised. “You’ve already chosen one? I thought… weren’t we planning to build a new one?” Wilfred shook his head. “I gave it more thought. Building a new orphanage would cost a lot and wouldn’t easily gain people’s trust. It would also be hard to recruit new staff.” Finding a qualified director and caretakers was no small task. With the low pay and demanding nature of the work, very few people were willing to take on such a thankless job. “Coincidentally, there was an orphanage that recently shut down due to poor management. The caretakers, staff, and orphans it housed were left without a place to go. The former team wanted to crowdfund to reopen it but lacked sufficient support.” Karina’s eyes lit up as she listened. “So, you thought about helping them?” She beamed with excitement, cupping Wilfred’s face and planting a loud kiss on his lips. The smacking sound was surprisingly clear, and she

  • CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery   Chapter 1885

    The proposal was quickly finalized, but the most crucial step was visiting the orphanage in person. Finding the time, Karina and Wilfred drove out together to see it. The location was decent, but the orphanage itself felt like a forgotten relic. Everything was old and worn down, like something out of a bygone era. The faded green gate was rusted, and the crumbling walls looked as if they might collapse at any moment. Karina was stunned when she saw the peeling paint on the walls. “How is a place like this still standing? Wouldn’t it be classified as a dangerous building?” she asked, unable to hide her shock. Just then, a woman in a wool coat stepped out. She heard Karina’s remark and offered a wry smile. “You’re not wrong. This orphanage was officially deemed unsafe back in the fall. But we have over thirty children here, along with a few caretakers and myself—a total of forty people. "If the building gets torn down, where would all of us go? The officials couldn’t come

  • CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery   Chapter 1886

    Karina couldn’t help but admire the director. Once the director had composed herself, Karina expressed her wish to meet the children at the orphanage. The director agreed without hesitation. “Of course, I’ll take you to see them. But just so you know, there’s one child who’s a bit of an outlier. Please don’t take it to heart.” Karina was intrigued by the way the director shifted her tone mid-sentence, clearly singling out a particular child. Her curiosity about this boy was immediately piqued. They soon arrived outside a classroom. The caretakers had turned an unused room into a makeshift classroom since most of the children at the orphanage couldn’t afford school fees, and donations from kind-hearted people had been sparse for years. Not wanting the kids to miss out on basic education during their formative years, the caretakers took turns teaching classes. Peeking through the window, Karina hesitated to enter, not wanting to startle the children. She observed sil

  • CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery   Chapter 1887

    Karina nodded to the caretaker to signal she understood. After the caretaker left, she approached Dylan’s desk. Squatting down to his level, she looked at Dylan, who was fully absorbed in his block puzzle. “I know how to put this together. Would you like me to teach you?” Dylan paused for a moment. Karina pretended not to notice. “It’s tricky, isn’t it? And it seems like this block is part of a set. Are there more pieces somewhere?” Dylan glanced at her, and Karina initially thought he would ignore her entirely. To her surprise, he responded. “Yes, there are… in the room.” The sentence was short, but it was enough to make Karina’s heart soar. Communication—even this little bit—meant there was hope. She followed him to his room to retrieve the rest of the blocks, and the two of them spent the entire afternoon building together. *Partway through, a caretaker brought in a meal, placing it on the table nearby. But Dylan barely glanced at the food, even as his s

  • CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery   Chapter 1888

    The director was overjoyed. “This is all thanks to you, Miss Norman!” Karina waved it off humbly, taking a sip of water just as the aroma of lunch wafted in from outside. It was the children’s mealtime, and she had smelled it before many times. But this time, the scent made her stomach churn violently. Suddenly, she bolted toward the trash can, dry heaving a few times. The director rushed to her side, alarmed. “Miss Norman, are you alright? Are you feeling unwell?” Karina started to respond but froze mid-thought. Her mind wandered to her menstrual cycle—wasn’t it late this month? As the idea crossed her mind, she instinctively placed a hand on her lower abdomen. Her period was always punctual, rarely delayed unless something unusual was happening. But this time… “Miss Norman, if you’re really not feeling well, maybe you should go to the hospital for a check-up,” the director said, snapping Karina out of her thoughts. She shook her head, assuring the director tha

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  • CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery   Chapter 2032

    But instead of feeling touched, Vera’s first reaction was nausea. A wave of discomfort surged up from her stomach, and Vera’s face paled. She bolted for the bathroom. Caleb followed quickly. “Are you feeling sick?” “I don’t think so. I’ve been eating normally—nothing too heavy or weird lately.” Vera clutched her stomach, just as confused as he was. Then, a possibility flashed through her mind. Caleb clearly had the same thought. Without a word, he turned and walked into their bedroom, returning moments later with a pregnancy test. Vera looked at him, stunned. “When did you buy that?” He responded matter-of-factly, “Better safe than sorry.” Vera was momentarily speechless. Five minutes later, she stepped out of the bathroom, her hand instinctively resting on her stomach, her expression a mix of shock and disbelief. It was positive. They had only been married for three months. How did this happen so fast?Caleb, on the other hand, remained composed—at le

  • CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery   Chapter 2031

    Of course, Vera wasn’t about to dump all her responsibilities on her assistant. That would be exploitation. She called her assistant into her office. “You’re twenty-five this year, right?” Her assistant blinked, confused. Wasn’t her age common knowledge? Why was Vera suddenly bringing it up? A thought struck her. Was this an arranged marriage situation? Her face immediately filled with silent refusal. “Miss Vera, I’m still young. I’m not thinking about marriage anytime soon.” Vera tapped her pen against the desk. “I’m not telling you to get married.” “Oh.” “I just want to offload some of the smaller daily tasks to you. You don’t have to run every minor document by me.”Her assistant instantly understood. A raise. After confirming she was on board, Vera gave her a salary bump and had her hire a few more assistants to distribute the workload. “If I don’t have time to handle everything, you guys will take care of it. If something’s too complicated, jus

  • CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery   Chapter 2030

    Vera could sense danger the moment the conversation turned in this direction. Her father had never questioned her about married life, and she was lucky enough to avoid nosy relatives. But just because she hadn’t experienced it firsthand didn’t mean she hadn’t seen it happen to others. Without hesitation, she abandoned the half-folded pastry in her hands. “I... uh, need to use the restroom.” Before she could escape, Mrs. Smith caught her wrist. “You and Caleb aren’t getting any younger,” she said matter-of-factly. “You should start thinking about kids—make sure you’re putting in the effort, hmm?” Vera left the kitchen visibly drained. Mrs. Smith was a wonderful mother-in-law, the kind who treated Vera like her own daughter. Despite knowing Vera came from a well-off family, she had still gifted them a house as a wedding present. Of course, Caleb already owned a place, but his mother had insisted. “That’s your house. This is the home I’m giving you as a weddi

  • CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery   Chapter 2029

    That undeniable possessiveness flickered in Caleb’s gaze—subtle yet impossible to ignore. It was the kind of look a powerful man might give his beloved in an old Hollywood film. And right now, the photographer felt like the unlucky bystander who had accidentally stumbled upon an intimate scene. His voice wavered slightly, caught up in his own imagination. “Mr. Smith, lift your eyes toward the camera.” Caleb’s sharp gaze flickered over, intense and commanding. The photographer instinctively pressed the shutter. They continued with several more poses, reviewing the shots as they went. Vera loved them all, but her favorite was still the vintage-inspired one. “How long until we get the final prints?” she asked. “Two to three days at most,” the photographer replied. “I’ll have them shipped directly to you.” Then, after a slight pause, he hesitated before making a request. “I actually have a personal favor to ask—would you both be open to letting us displa

  • CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery   Chapter 2028

    Vera was tempted. They had already taken plenty of wedding photos—several sets at the island, more at the wedding itself. But this wasn’t just any photo studio. It was privately booked and known for being one of the most prestigious studios in the city. Appointments here were nearly impossible to get. The fact that Caleb had managed to secure a session meant he had gone to great lengths to make it happen. If they were just going to take ordinary wedding pictures, it would be a waste of an opportunity. Still, she wasn’t sure what kind of shoot she wanted. The photographer, understanding her hesitation, pulled out a sample album. “You can take a look at our past work. These are some of the styles we’ve done.” Flipping through the pages, Vera saw an array of stunning concepts—each picture more breathtaking than the last. Then, one particular set caught her eye. A Golden Age Hollywood theme.It was classic, nostalgic, and beautifully atmospheric. “Ca

  • CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery   Chapter 2027

    After the wedding, Vera considered taking some time off for a honeymoon. But the thought quickly faded when she realized Caleb had been practically living at the hospital. With a sigh, she dismissed the idea. She was used to it, but to say she wasn’t disappointed would be a lie. Her assistant picked up on it. “Mrs. Smith, don’t you want to go on a honeymoon?” she asked one day. “One of my friends just got married, and she’s been obsessively researching destinations. “She even said a marriage without a honeymoon is already half a failure.” Vera froze mid-page, suddenly losing interest in the documents she had been reviewing. Her assistant hesitated, then offered a suggestion. “Why don’t you go visit Dr. Smith at work?“You seem… distracted. Maybe seeing him will help.” Vera snapped out of her daze, suddenly aware of how preoccupied she had been lately. It was embarrassing to admit, but she had been zoning out far too often—especially after coming hom

  • CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery   Chapter 2026

    Whenever they did this in the past, Caleb always maintained some restraint. But tonight—he didn’t hold back at all. He took her from the bedroom to the bathroom, then back to the bed, his searing kisses trailing every inch of her skin. The next morning, even as she woke up, Vera could still feel the lingering traces of last night’s intoxicating pleasure. As expected, she ended up taking the day off. It wasn’t until two days later that she finally returned to work. *Everyone at the company had already prepared for this. The moment Vera walked into the office, she was greeted with knowing smiles and teasing remarks. “Congratulations, Mrs. Smith!” “Newlywed bliss, huh?” “Three whole days off? Someone had a good time.” It didn’t take a genius to figure out what she had been up to. Obviously, her married life was going exceptionally well—so well that she had completely abandoned work for it. Under the weight of their mischievous stares, Vera barely k

  • CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery   Chapter 2025

    Yelena still hadn’t accepted Hunter, but he wasn’t giving up either and was relentlessly closing in on her. Knowing Yelena’s soft heart, Vera figured it was only a matter of time before she gave in. She let out a sigh. Her friend’s love life wasn’t something she could interfere with. Besides, Caleb had already given her a little inside scoop. “She came to the hospital for a follow-up a few days ago,” he had mentioned casually. “Hunter was the one who brought her.” Vera had clicked her tongue at the news. Yelena always seemed quiet and reserved, but apparently, she was full of surprises.*Time flew by in the blink of an eye.By mid-month, Caleb had rented out an entire vineyard and spent several days transforming it into the perfect wedding venue.When the day arrived, the celebration took place right there.The vineyard was sprawling and elegant, every bit as grand as any luxury hotel—if not better. Even the wine cellar remained untouched, stocked with years-

  • CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery   Chapter 2024

    “Did you plan this from the start?” Vera narrowed her eyes, feeling like she had just walked into a carefully laid trap. “Mm.” Caleb smiled, then leaned in and pressed a soft kiss to her lips. Because yes—he had always been planning this. The biggest change in Vera’s life after the island proposal was the ring now sitting on her finger. It wasn’t just any ring. It was custom-made, something Caleb had specially ordered. She only found out by accident when she glanced at his phone one day and saw the purchase record. It had been ordered two months ago. Vera did the math and was stunned. He had been preparing for this long before she even started getting impatient. Her heart swelled with emotion. And as soon as Caleb’s parents heard that their son had finally proposed, they wasted no time pushing them to get the marriage license. *One day, Vera overheard Caleb’s mother lecturing him. “Your dad and I weren’t expecting much from you. With how much ti

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