I understood that she had emotions brewing inside her. After all, she hadn't been able to reach Jared for many days. In moments like this, anyone would feel uneasy.

Which woman wouldn't want to share the pregnancy news with her loved one as soon as possible?

I was truly regretful for my carelessness in forgetting such a significant matter.

After she tested herself last night, her emotions must have been complex. But neither of us was there to console her. I imagined she had a sleepless night, which explained why she hadn't gotten up yet and seemed disoriented.

In her current state, how much comfort could I offer? After all, I wasn't Jared—the person who could untangle this mess.

I didn't know what was going on in that man's mind.

But I knew that even if he loved Ivanna, breaking free from the shackles of the Huffman family might be an unknown challenge for him.

For adults, making choices against one's desires for the sake of family, business, career, or long-term interests was a