Chapter 329
Chapter 329:
She whispered urgently, “Gabriela, Mr. Moss approaches. He’s advancing in our direction p>
Gabriela startled, remembering the prenatal documents clutched in her grasp, and desperately attempted to conceal them within her bag. Panic clouded her judgment, causing her to fumble, and the sheet escaped her grip, settling directly before a pair of polished black leather shoes.
Wesley halted, retrieved the prenatal examination report, and studied the ultrasound images of the developing child. Disbelief transformed his features as he regarded Gabriela with eyes blazing with hope. “Gabriela, could you possibly be p>
Expecting?
Terror flooded Gabriela’s veins, her fingers betraying her with visible tremors. Catastrophe had struck — her pregnancy had been exposed. Should he demand explanations, would honesty prove her wisest course?
Recognizing Gabriela’s distress, Tessa swiftly reclaimed the prenatal report. “Mr. Moss, these documents belong to me p>
Wesley’s hand found itself suddenly vacant. His expression revealed nothing as he examined Tessa with calculating eyes. “What forces caused such damage to your face p>
The injury appeared severe, and her eyes bore the unmistakable swelling of prolonged weeping. Should pregnancy inspire such profound sorrow?
Tessa lowered her gaze, lacking the courage to respond.
Gabriela intervened swiftly. “Mr. Moss, even as your secretary, Tessa retains the right to decline your inquiries, correct p>
𝖱𝘦а𝘥 𝘸𝗶𝗍𝘩𝗈𝘶𝗍 𝗶ո𝗍𝖾r𝘳u𝗽ti𝗼ns 𝘰𝗇
Wesley offered a measured nod.
“Goodbye, Mr. Moss. We shall take our departure p>
Wesley nodded once more. His gaze followed Gabriela’s retreating figure.
Miriam emerged, supporting Loretta from the examination room.
Loretta inquired, “Wesley, what captures your attention so completely p>
Wesley continued observing Gabriela’s diminishing figure, his voice maintaining its characteristic calm while betraying subtle intrigue. “Gabriela seems to have gained a few extra pounds p>
She had dedicated countless hours to crafting an architectural model — an effort that should have drained her. Yet somehow, she appeared to have put on a little weight. Well, the change only enhanced her natural appeal.
Loretta delivered a sharp tap to his arm. “Such observations remain acceptable among us, but never voice them within Gabriela’s hearing p>
Miriam voiced her agreement. “Absolutely — women despise acknowledgment of weight fluctuations p>
Wesley offered a subtle nod of understanding.
Outside the hospital’s imposing facade, Gabriela resembled a punctured balloon, her strength abandoning her as she crumpled toward the pavement, completely overwhelmed.
Tessa rushed to steady her. “Gabriela, why are you so scared? Does this child belong to Mr. Moss p>
Gabriela dismissed the notion with a vigorous shake of her head. “There is absolutely nothing going on between Wesley and me p>
They had never had sex, so how could this child belong to him?
Tessa’s mind conjured a startling possibility. “Perhaps your former boyfriend fathered the child p>
“Stop this absurdity!” Gabriela’s frustration intensified. “Dustin and I never shared even the simplest kiss p>
Physical intimacy had remained completely absent from their relationship.
Tessa’s eyes expanded with astonishment. “You never once kissed your ex? I don’t buy it p>
Gabriela fell silent.
Tessa approached her next question with visible hesitation. “Would you consider revealing the father’s identity p>
Gabriela responded with an apologetic shake of her head. “Forgive me, but I refuse to elaborate p>
Brenden represented a volatile explosive device, and nobody could predict when he might emerge with revelations about that fateful evening. Each additional person who possessed this knowledge amplified Gabriela’s mounting anxiety.
Tessa immediately abandoned her inquiry. She expressed her concerns with worried urgency. “However, you’ve reached nearly four months of pregnancy, and today I observed your waistline expanding. Within another fortnight, concealment will prove impossible p>
This reality tormented Gabriela as well. She lived in terror of Brenden creating chaos, and desperately wished to shield Wesley and his grandmother from any knowledge of her condition. Yet as long as she remained within Okburg’s boundaries, occasional encounters with Wesley and his grandmother seemed inevitable. How could she evade them throughout the remaining six months?
Tessa offered a practical solution. “You could arrange temporary departure from Okburg. Construct a plausible justification, then return following the birth p>
Gabriela had entertained this possibility, though she remained unable to devise an appropriate explanation.