Chapter 256

The voice was so familiar that it made Nina tense up. She turned around, trying to conceal her emotions.
To her surprise, it was her college classmate, Mike Denver. She remembered Mike well.
Three months ago, he had joined York Corporation’s technical department, and Nina had personally interviewed him. Beyond their shared college background, Mike not only aced the interview but also met all the qualifications impressively.
Nina managed a small smile. “What a coincidence.”
Perhaps her desire to keep the baby made her feel guilty, as if she were a thief.
“I took the day off for a health check at the hospital and did not expect to run into you here. Hey, Nina, are you going to our class president’s baby boy’s first celebration next Friday?” Mike glanced at Nina as he spoke slowly.
The class president was a down-to-earth and honest guy from a small town in the countryside. He was renowned around campus for his unwavering helpfulness and kindness to all, ever ready to lend a hand to his classmates. Nina had also benefited from his assistance in the past.
However, she had not heard anything about the celebration.
Sensing Nina’s silence, Mike quickly picked up on the potential issue and rushed to explain, “The class president and I are close. This news hasn’t hit our class group yet. I just happened to run into you today.” As he spoke, Mike awkwardly scratched his head, slightly embarrassed.
Nina nodded in understanding.
Mike added, “I’ll pass on the details later. The class president hasn’t even considered making it public yet. His son was born with congenital heart disease, and he’s already spent a fortune on treatment.” Mike himself had been experiencing heart palpitations lately, which prompted him to get a checkup.
Nina was taken aback. A newborn with a heart condition and the mounting medical expenses suggested serious congenital issues. Maybe because of her own pregnancy, the thought of an ailing child weighed heavily on her mind. Nina felt deeply distressed.
“I’ll be there. You should go get your check-up done soon.”
“Okay.” Mike nodded, and Nina quickly walked away.
Mike could not help but notice that Nina’s complexion seemed off, especially when he called her name just now, and her reaction seemed unnatural. Recalling the items Nina had just tossed into the trash bin, he hesitated for a moment but ultimately decided to take a peek.
Inside, he found a bunch of shredded paper, but the word “ultrasound” was unmistakably visible. Given his recent health concerns, coupled with the situation involving his class president’s son, he could not resist piecing together the shredded papers.
What he discovered left him utterly shocked. The ultrasound report revealed that Nina was 42 days pregnant. Nina, who was known for her dedicated work at the company and was considered a key aide to President York alongside Quincy, did not have a boyfriend but was carrying a child.
Mike could not help but recall the rumors circulating within the company.
Taking a deep breath, he snapped a photo with his camera before burning the pieces with a lighter.
After leaving the hospital, Nina flagged down a taxi and headed to a nearby shopping mall. She also tried calling Yvonne. Unexpectedly, before Yvonne could answer, Nash’s call came through first. His deep voice resonated beside her ear, “Are you heading to Yvonne’s now?”
“Yes, do you need me to do something?” Nina asked casually.
She had made up her mind not to argue with Nash and instead to assist him, making his work easier and creating beautiful memories during the time she had left.
Nash pursed his lips and spoke hoarsely, “Nothing much, just asking. Don’t forget what I told you this morning.”
“Okay.” Nina acknowledged, and Nash ended the call.
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