Chapter 254
Chapter 254:
For several days straight, Gabriela’s workload was relentless, her every hour consumed by an endless stream of chores. Yet no matter how deliberately Jaylene piled on trouble, Gabriela handled each task with effortless precision, leaving not a single flaw for her to seize upon. Jaylene fumed in silence, her anger simmering as she bided her time, waiting for the perfect chance to strike.
One afternoon, Gabriela went to her department manager, Bryn Mitch, with a sudden request for half a day’s leave. The strain of the week weighed on her, and a dull discomfort in her stomach urged her to get a checkup at the hospital. The moment Jaylene overheard the request, she swept briskly into Bryn’s office. Once she learned why Gabriela was leaving, her mind quickly twisted the news into a scheme—tomorrow, she would turn the situation into a spectacle, dragging Gabriela down in front of everyone and forcing her out of the company.
Later in the day, Gabriela followed through on her plan and went to the hospital for her appointment. Since learning of her pregnancy, she hadn’t undergone a full examination, so she decided it was time for a thorough check. By the end of the visit, the results reassured her—everything was perfectly normal. The doctor prescribed folic acid along with a few other supplements to support her pregnancy, reminding her to take things easy.
“Your condition looks good, but don’t forget to rest. A well-rested mother means a stronger, healthier baby,” the doctor advised gently.
Gabriela thanked him and headed out to collect her medication when her phone lit up with Jaylene’s name. The timing struck her as peculiar. Jaylene knew perfectly well she’d taken leave for a hospital visit. What reason did Jaylene have for calling at this time?
She toyed with the phone for a moment before answering. “Jaylene, did you need something p>
“Nothing major,” Jaylene replied, her voice dripping with false concern. “Did you see the doctor? What did they say p>
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“I already saw the doctor and picked up my prescription,” Gabriela answered lightly. “Was there something urgent at work p>
“Not at all,” Jaylene replied with practiced sweetness. “I just thought, as colleagues, it’s only right to check in on you p>
Jaylene kept up the act for another moment or two, offering a few more empty words of concern before finally hanging up. Gabriela slipped the phone back into her bag, dismissing Jaylene’s strange tone without a second thought.
Just then, a voice called out, warm and surprised, “Gabriela? Is that really you p>
She spun around and froze—it was Mason, the very same Mason linked to Alphacom Electronics. She hadn’t crossed paths with him in a long time.
Mason had come to the hospital with his wife for her checkup and was waiting for her when he spotted Gabriela. “Gabriela, what are you doing here? Are you feeling sick p>
Heat rushed to her cheeks. In a fluster, she shoved the medication deeper into her bag and forced a quick excuse. “Oh, nothing serious. I’m having menstrual cramps, so I came to the hospital to get something for the pain p>
Mason nodded in understanding. After a short pause, he asked tentatively, “Has Mr. Moss been tied up lately? I’ve tried setting up lunches and golf games with him, but he keeps turning me down p>