Chapter 292

　　Derek's POV 　　When I received Joanna's phone call, I was sitting in my office. 　　Even though I hadn't swung by to check on Tabitha during this period, I was well-informed about her situation through various channels. 　　Joanna had no idea what I was planning to do. 　　She probably thought I was just being the perfect ex-mate, silently watching Tabitha from a distance like a guardian angel. 　　"Alpha Derek, Ms. Hartley wants to go for a prenatal check-up," Joanna's voice came through the phone. 　　There was a pair of wedding rings on my desk. As I listened, I absentmindedly ran my fingers over the big diamond on one of them. 　　"Okay, I'll arrange that," I replied, my tone totally neutral. 　　Joanna sighed in relief upon hearing it, "I knew it! Alpha Derek, you're always looking out for Ms. Hartley. I just don't get why she's so wary of you. She didn't even tell you about her pregnancy!" 　　I smirked, hung up the phone, and put the rings back into the box. 　　Then, I strolled over to the huge