Chapter 273

　　Derek's POV 　　I have heard countless advice that I should have treated Tabitha better. 　　However, the current situation was that I have put her in such a predicament. Guilt and a sense of powerlessness filled my heart. 　　But I was aware that now was not the time to indulge in self-blame. 　　"Okay, I got it. She holds a grudge against me, so she doesn't want me to know about her pregnancy. You don't need to say much. Just take good care of her. If anything happens to her, let me know immediately. Try to fulfill all her needs at Rose Manor." 　　I gave instructions to Joanna. 　　As Tabitha's personal Omega, she was an important source for me to know Tabitha's condition. 　　"Okay, Alpha Derek, I understood," Joanna responded simply. 　　She did not know Tabitha's secret, nor did she realize that she had unintentionally revealed too much. 　　"You can leave now," I said to Joanna, and I stayed alone in the study, with my hand on my forehead, filled with conflict and struggle. 　　I needed more advi