However, in the next moment, Clark found his suspicion somewhat laughable. If he were truly infertile, how could Jordyn be pregnant?On the other end of the line, Michael spoke up after a brief silence. "Mr. Sumner, is there anything else you need?"Clark's voice was low and firm. "No, that's all."He had initially considered asking Michael to schedule another body check-up, but now he felt it was unnecessary.Just after ending the call, Clark walked into the obstetrics and gynecology department.Jordyn was coming out of the doctor's office, holding a report and smiling."Clark, the doctor says the baby is healthy," she said."Great. Since the check-up is done, let's go," he replied curtly, not waiting for her reaction as he turned and walked away.To Clark, merely accompanying Jordyn to the prenatal check-up was already a significant gesture. He had no interest in the finer details or in taking care of her. After all, Jordyn had nothing and wouldn't leave him, even for money.
Clark had essentially been cheated on!Seeing Clark's grim expression, Michael lowered his head and said nothing.Although others might not realize it, he was well aware that Clark had been keeping tabs on Nyla despite their divorce. It was clear that, even though he hated her, he still had feelings for her. Learning that she was pregnant with Damon's child would naturally infuriate him."Mr. Sumner—" Michael began."Get out!" Clark roared.Michael quickly turned and left. As soon as he closed the office door, he heard the sound of objects being thrown inside.…After lunch, Nyla suddenly remembered while resting on the sofa that she had taken birth control pills before—so why was she still pregnant?She hurriedly opened her medicine cabinet and found the pills she had taken. To her shock, they had expired over a year ago!She couldn't help but smack her forehead. How could she have not checked the expiration date of the pills when she took them? How could she have been so car
Nyla pulled Valarie to the end of the hallway and said softly, "The baby is Damon's."Valarie's eyes widened in shock. "Damon? When did this happen?"She had thought Nyla and Damon were completely over, so hearing that Nyla was pregnant with his child was startling.Nyla's gaze flickered as she lowered her eyes. "It was an accident... We were both drunk...""How much did you drink to end up like this? And does Damon know about your pregnancy?" Valarie asked.Nyla shook her head. "He doesn't know, and there's no need to tell him. I don't plan on getting back together with him."Valarie fell silent. For Nyla, keeping the baby wasn't feasible right now, but..."What if Damon finds out someday?" Valarie asked.Nyla remained indifferent. "Even if he finds out, it won't change anything between us.""Alright then..." Valarie looked at Nyla's slightly pale face with sympathy.Nyla pleaded, "Valarie, can you please sign for me? Let's just say this baby and I are not meant to be..."D
Nyla was irritated by the persistent knocking and slowly walked out of her bedroom. She asked, "Valarie, who's at the door?"Valarie turned to her and said softly, "It's Damon."Nyla's hand, resting on the doorframe, grew pale from tension, and her already wan face seemed even more drawn.After a moment of silence, she finally said, "Let him in."Since Damon was already aware of the situation, she couldn't avoid him forever or remain hidden indefinitely."But you—" Valarie's gaze involuntarily dropped to Nyla's stomach, filled with concern.Nyla forced a smile. "It's okay."She had known that a day like this would come the moment she discovered she was pregnant."Alright then," Valarie replied and opened the door.An immediate chill ran down Nyla's spine. Facing Damon up close felt far more oppressive than seeing him through the peephole. An icy dread seemed to rise from her feet.Damon's eyes were calm, but his expression was cold and unreadable. Still, Valarie could sense t
Nyla looked up at Damon in disbelief. When he first walked in, it was clear he had come to confront her. How had his attitude shifted so suddenly?Seeing the shock in Nyla's eyes, Damon felt a pang in his chest.…When Damon received Clark's call about Nyla's pregnancy, his first reaction was disbelief.Yet, a part of him held onto a sliver of hope, so he immediately sent Spencer to investigate.Spencer quickly confirmed that Nyla was pregnant. However, before Damon could even begin to rejoice, Spencer delivered a blow: "Ms. Jayston underwent an abortion today."Damon's smile froze, and he stood there, stunned. It was as if a bucket of ice-cold water had been poured over him, plunging him into a deep chill.It took several seconds for him to regain his voice, and he questioned Spencer to ensure the information was correct.Spencer, with a troubled expression, handed over the hospital records showing the specific time of the procedure.Overwhelmed by a mix of anger and despair,
Nyla managed to steel her heart and not want the child. What more could she feel for him?Damon left.A short while later, Valarie walked in, looking hesitant to speak.Nyla pretended not to notice and forced a smile. "Valarie, you've worked hard today. You should head home. I'll manage on my own."Valarie sat down by the bed. After a moment of thought, she spoke softly. "When Damon left earlier, his face was ashen. He must really care about you."Nyla looked down, her expression unchanged. "Before Rebecca showed up, I really cared about him too. Valarie, there's no point in trying to persuade me. It's over between us. I just want to focus on my studies for now and not think about anything else."Valarie knew Nyla was a determined person and sighed. "There's some soup in the thermos. Remember to drink it later. I'm heading out now. If you need anything, just call me.""Got it," Nyla replied.As Valarie went downstairs, she saw Damon still waiting by his car. Knowing he was wait
Damon's expression remained indifferent. "I've said it before: once you personally apologize to Nyla, Prospectus Technology and the Preston Group will resume their cooperation."Nathaniel gritted his teeth, clearly frustrated that Damon was still fixated on this issue after so long. His face darkened. "Damon, after all these years of brotherhood, must you make things so ugly?"Rebecca's expression flickered briefly. Sitting nearby with her head lowered, she was not noticed by either of the men."You made things ugly yourself. Apologize, or leave now. Prospectus Technology will never work with the Preston Group again," Damon stated dismissively.Damon's cold demeanor felt like a personal affront to Nathaniel as if Damon were disregarding their years of friendship entirely. In that case, Nathaniel decided it was pointless to make things harder for himself.He stood up and looked down at Damon, his voice icy. "Damon, you will regret this. I won't come begging again, and we are no lon
Nyla Jayston was in her third month of trying to conceive when she saw a message on her husband Clark Sumner's phone from a contact named "Jordyn Cheatham".Jordyn: [I think my new nightgown is a bit tight. Why don't you come over and check if it fits?]Attached was a selfie of a woman in a deep V-neck red slip dress, her cleavage partly exposed, exuding seduction.Nyla's grip on the phone tightened. She scrolled up and found Clark and Jordyn's previous exchanges to be strictly work-related, which made her frown.'Was the text sent by mistake? Or…'A hand wrapped around Nyla's waist from behind, breaking her thoughts.Clark pressed his warm body against hers and gently nibbled her earlobe. "Honey, I'm all cleaned up. Do you want to do it on the couch or the bed?"Before Nyla could respond, Clark picked her up and laid her on the couch, his tall frame looming over her."Since you're not saying anything, I'll choose. Let's do it on the couch," Clark said, his voice husky and his