Chapter 10. Hidden Pregnancy

Nicole had heard the loud noise caused by things falling and glass shattering. She sat calmly, ignoring what was happening. Bertha got up and ran off, and a little while later, she returned looking completely pale.

“Mr. Bruno is in a bad mood. He threw everything off his desk, the glass broke, and he ordered that you clean up later,” she said.

“Well, he makes the mess and I’m the one who has to clean it up,” Nicole replied, annoyed.

During lunchtime, Bruno came out looking very serious and stood in front of Nicole’s desk.

“You will come and have lunch with me,” he said in an authoritative tone.

“Sorry, I already made plans to eat with Bertha,” she responded, irritated by his way of addressing her.

“I’m not asking you. Let’s go,” he said, approaching and grabbing her arm to force her to get up.

Nicole felt that she had had enough of Bruno’s behavior. She couldn’t stand him anymore and needed to find a way to distance herself from him. They wa