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She had already wasted too much time waiting for Vanessa that morning. Though she had arrived early, it seemed her daughter didn\u2019t need her after all. The thought brought a dull ache to her chest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As she pulled into the hospital parking lot and was just getting out of her car, she heard someone call her name.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cScarlett.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Turning toward the voice, she saw Nolan dressed in casual clothes. With his bright eyes, striking features, and tall stature, he was exceptionally handsome-the kind of looks rarely seen in the medical field.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHey,\u201d Scarlett greeted him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They walked together toward the elevator. While waiting, Nolan asked, \u201cAre you free for dinner tonight?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thinking about how Vanessa seemed to be distancing herself, Scarlett agreed. \u201cYes, I\u2019m free.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan smiled. \u201cGood. I\u2019ll pick you up after work.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett started to say it wasn\u2019t necessary, but Nolan added, \u201cThere will be someone else joining us.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWho?\u201d she asked curiously.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan kept the mystery. \u201cYou\u2019ll find out tonight.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Though she had been in low spirits, his playful secrecy brought a slight smile to her face. \u201cSince when did you become so mysterious?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan simply smiled without answering.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The elevator arrived, and they stepped in together. On the first floor, a crowd pressed into the car. Nolan moved in front of Scarlett, shielding her in the space near his chest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
During the morning rush, people were packed tightly together. Scarlett found herself practically pressed against Nolan\u2019s chest as the elevator ascended. She could clearly hear his heartbeat-fast and strong, as if trying to burst out of his ribcage.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She secretly glanced upward and noticed his tense jawline and a visible blush creeping up neck.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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W Noten Avotest down, his eyes met her upward gaze. For just a moment, his heart raced\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Romano, the obrator soon stopped at Scarlett\u2019s floor \u201cThis is my stop,\u201d she reminded him\u00a0<\/p>\n
Oh righ Molen said, hurriedly moving aside to let her pass\u00a0<\/p>\n
At per Nolan arrived at Scarlett\u2019s department. She was still busy writing patient notes wow a family member came asking for someone to check on a patient.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pouring this. Molan quickly grabbed a white coat. \u201cI\u2019ll see the patient. You finish the notes\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
WRA Nolan\u2019s holy Scarlett only had to work about ten minutes overtime,\u00a0<\/p>\n
They arrived at the restaurant Nolan had booked by 6:30 pm. Seeing their other guest hadn\u2019t arresi yer. Nolan suggested they wait in the main dining area.\u00a0<\/p>\n
hadiging by his cautious attitude, Scarlett guessed the person he mentioned must be quite important.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After about ten minutes, someone entered the restaurant from outside. Nolan stood up. and Scarlett followed suit.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Looking toward the entrance, Scarlett saw it was Thomas. He carried a briefcase and wore a tailored jacket. As a server held the door open for him, he nodded politely, smiled, and said thank you. His every gesture exuded an air of retined authority,\u00a0<\/p>\n
But after Thomas entered, he didn\u2019t glance toward Nolan or Scarlett. Instead, following the server, he headed directly toward a private room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As he passed near them, Nolan had already started to call out \u201cDr.-\u201d but before he could finish, Thomas walked past without acknowledgment, puzzling both Scarlett and Nolan.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Their eyes followed Thomas as the private room door opened, revealing the people inside- Vincent, Daniel, and Sabrina.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina was the one who opened the door. Seeing Thomas, she immediately lowered her head respectfully and greeted, \u201cDr. Newman.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thomas merely gave an \u201cMm\u201d of acknowledgment before entering the room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After the door closed, Nolan led Scarlett back to their seats. He looked at her, his eyes full of apology. \u201cI\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t expect they would also be inviting Dr. Newman tonight.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
In the face of absolute power and influence, even someone like Thomas probably had little choice but to accept such invitations,\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Scarlett curved her lips into a smile, though it didn\u2019t quite reach her eyes. \u201cIt\u2019s fine. We\u2019ll just enjoy our own meal.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing her forced smile, Nolan couldn\u2019t help but say, \u201cDr. Newman often mentions you. He says it\u2019s been a long time since he\u2019s wanted to take on a student so much. He\u2019s really looking forward to you finishing your master\u2019s and applying for his doctoral program.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett nodded. \u201cI\u2019ll work hard.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan said, \u201cI believe you can do it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She smiled but didn\u2019t respond further.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan understood how she must feel-seeing her husband having dinner with another woman, who had also intercepted the person who was supposed to be dining with them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Inside the private room, after Thomas entered, both Vincent and Daniel stood up and greeted him politely. \u201cDr. Newman.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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