Chapter 50

Stella shook her head. "I'm not pregnant. My health is too fragile. It’s difficult for me to conceive." "Ah, don’t say that!" The nurse smiled brightly and led her to the office, where the doctor handed her a check-up form and instructed her to undergo the necessary tests. Stella sat in the chair, bored, waiting for the results when her phone rang. It was Anthony. "Stella, it’s after hours. Where are you? Didn’t you go out for lunch with your assistant? She’s back, but you’re still not here." Anthony’s voice crackled through the receiver, filled with urgency and concern. "I... I’m dealing with something. Can I take the rest of the day off?" Stella bit her lip, unsure how to explain. "What’s going on? Why won’t you tell me? Why did you ask your assistant instead?" Anthony sounded frustrated now. "Why won’t you share anything with me? I’m your boss and your friend!" "Don’t be mad, Anthony. I just didn’t want y