Chapter 316

Claire’s heart skipped a beat. Guilt makes even the tiniest disturbance feel like a full-blown alarm. She kept her expression neutral and gently pulled his hand away. “It’s work hours. Me lying in your lounge? Not really appropriate. You go rest, I’m getting back to work.” As soon as she finished, she stepped back and quickly walked off. She could feel his eyes still on her back. Did he… already suspect something? Once outside, she found herself running through their conversation in her head. After all, the word “pregnancy” had come up more than once recently. Even if her period currently covered for her, he might still be putting the pieces together. With her mind all over the place, she slowed her pace as she walked to her office. Then came Michael, heading over from the restroom. “Claire, what’s got you so deep in thought?” “Nothing,” she said with a quick smile, snapping out of it. “The CEO’s down for his nap. Remember to go wake him in time.” Michael: …Wait, isn’t that your job no