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.”

and dreaded the thought of facing him again as Doctor Riss at the conference later. Not just today but often in the future,

Connor was not an option. She might need his help on other sleepless nights. This realization upset Marissa because it meant her

phone rang again. This time, it was Landen. With a smile, she

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

phone away from her ear slightly.

tone was laced with disappointment. “Didn’t you hear me? Let me repeat. Riss just sent me an email saying she’s looking forward to seeing me

and she

send my resume to Riss, I wouldn’t be this fortunate today! You should definitely join me at the medical conference. I’ll introduce you to Riss so you can meet this top-notch

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