10.78 Chapter 17 " 1 " ... " 0 Lora hung her head even lower . [ ] The elevator reached the second floor , where quite a few people waited outside various examination rooms . ] Dorian pushed her to wait in the corridor . His phone rang constantly with work calls she caught fragments about him attending an important meeting in Silver Moon Pack and reviewing the proceedings . Neil came up with the payment receipt , and only then did Dorian step away. H Lora accepted the receipt and thanked him . ] to a quiet area to continue his call . ] Neil waved dismissively , but his appraising gaze kept falling on her , as if he had many questions but didn't know how to ask . Lora felt only shame and didn't want to elaborate , silently praying he wouldn't start questioning her . [ ] Both remained silent , creating an awkward atmosphere . At that moment , Calvin emerged from the ultrasound room with Hayley , looking down at an examination report in his hands . ] Lora looked up , a cold smile playing at her lips as the forms in her hand crumpled . She took out her phone and called Calvin . [ ] The man in the distance checked his phone , his brow immediately furrowing . Hayley leaned over to look , and seeing Lora's call , said softly : " You should answer . What if Lora needs something ? " ]] Calvin's furrowed brow relaxed and he answered . ] " I'm busy with work right now . What's wrong ? " ] Lora gripped her phone quietly and spoke with quiet intensity : [ ] " I never knew Silver Moon Pack's business district had relocated to the hospital . " Her soft voice echoed in the corridor . Neil tactfully moved aside , not blocking Calvin's line of sight to her . Calvin's figure stiffened , guilt flashing in his eyes . [ ] Hayley consciously stepped away from Calvin , folding her hands in front of her and speaking respectfully : ] " Lora , please don't misunderstand . Alpha Calvin ... " ] Lora didn't even glance at her , only stared at Calvin Chapter Seeing her in the wheelchair , Calvin quickly recovered from his shock and strode toward her . " You're injured ? " ] ] He asked with apparent concern , taking in her hospital gown and damp hair , his expression full of worry . Lora looked at his anxious expression . Knowing the answer would be another lie , she still couldn't help asking : " What are you doing here ? " ] " I felt some chest discomfort at the company earlier , so I came for a check - up . I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to worry . " ] The words flowed effortlessly , his composure unnaturally smooth . [] His lie made her heart clench , and she gave a self - mocking laugh without saying another word . The therapist called Lora's name from the examination room . [ ] Calvin naturally took the wheelchair handles , guiding Lora into the room . ] Before going in , Lora saw Dorian returning from his phone call . ] He stood in the center of the corridor watching her , his expression coldly distant . ] Lora withdrew her gaze and lowered her head . [ ] She really didn't want people who knew her past to see her in this state . ] Regardless of their motives for helping , it made her feel humiliated and ashamed . [ ] The examination room door closed , and Dorian walked toward the elevator . [ ] Neil hurried to catch up , asking : [ ] " Are we just leaving like this ? " ] Dorian's expression was stern and cold : " What else ? " ] Neil was Dorian's beta , having served at his side for years . He'd heard whispers about Dorian once being rejected by a Windsor family miss , though the Gray family had always kept quiet about it , leaving him unable to verify the details . Neil couldn't help pursing his lips and muttering : ] " Then what was our purpose in coming to the hospital ? " Dorian's deep gaze swept over the tightly closed examination room door before looking away . [ ] " To make Freya owe me a favor . " [ ] Neil clicked his tongue : " That hardly seems worth canceling such an important meeting . " ] } ] Chapter 17 The Windsor family was already declining - any favor Freya owed him might not be worth much . Neil didn't believe his explanation . When pressed about his reasoning , Dorian calmly glanced at him : [ ] " You seem very idle . The company has a desert project launching soon . Should I send you there ? " Neil's face tightened and he put on a flattering smile : " Respected Alpha , let's not do that . " ] Hayley clutched her pregnancy test results , standing aside with a pale face . She'd heard everything Neil and Dorian said . 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