Chapter 69:

Although Marissa had disguised herself the night before, she still felt a wave of embarrassment wash over her. Her cheeks flushed as Connor’s name flashed on her phone screen

The phone rang insistently before she gathered the courage to answer. Lowering her voice deliberately, she said, “Hello?”

Connor’s voice, devoid of any emotion, came from the other end. “Grandma mentioned you promised to accompany her to the medical conference and asked me to pick you up.”

“No, thanks. I’ll take a taxi after I finish my work.”

“Are you sure you don’t need a ride?”

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“Yes, I’m positive.”

just today but often in the future, she would have to meet him because she had committed to healing his brother’s legs—a promise she couldn’t break. Who would have thought that after trying to maintain her pride and dignity before him so many times, she would be vanquished by her

Serene Rest Pills, so offending Connor was not an option. She might need his help on other sleepless nights.

rang again. This time, it was Landen. With

palpable as he nearly shouted, “Tiffany, Dr. Riss has replied

from her ear

just sent me an email saying she’s

she feigned astonishment. “Really? That’s fantastic.

I’ll introduce you to Riss so you

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