Chapter 26. Rejection and

Chapter 26: Rejection and Confrontation

Chapter 26: Rejection and Confrontation

(Sophia’s POV)

In the dimly lit hospital ward, I watched Marcus settle into the uncomfortable chair beside Oliver’s bed. The moonlight streaming through the window cast shadows across his sharp features.

This was my chance. My boldest move yet.

“There’s no spare bed for caregivers tonight,” I said softly, moving closer to him. “We’ll have to share the

space.”

My heart pounded as I reached for his coat. My fingers trembled slightly as I began unbuttoning it.

I had desired him for so long. Six years of regret burned in my chest like acid.

Why had I chosen another man? Why had I gotten pregnant with someone else’s child?

If I could go back, I would never have left Marcus’s side.

My fingers worked on the second button, then the third. Marcus remained still, his breathing steady.

Suddenly, his hand caught mine. His grip was firm but not painful.

“We shouldn’t do this,” he said quietly.

His golden eyes met mine in the darkness. There was no desire there, only careful distance.

He rebuttoned his coat with methodical precision. Each button felt like a rejection stabbing through my

heart.

“Oliver is asleep now,” he said, standing up. “I should go.”

I remained frozen as he walked toward the door. My face burned with humiliation.

“Marcus, wait-”

a soft

empty room, my hands still extended where his coat

spreading

(Elena’s POV)

Territory Central Healing Institute early. My phone buzzed with notifications

about a 9 AM department meeting.

in

Senior

the table,

Chapter 26: Rejection and.

Elena,” Senior William said sharply as I entered.

their curious starès like pinpricks

said calmly. “I wasn’t

perfectly crafted surprise. “But I announced it in the group chat

voice carried just the right amount of confusion.

your special

was sharp with disapproval. “This kind of attitude is

despite the public humiliation. “Which

her phone, showing the group

studied the screen carefully. Every staff member’s

“I

Several colleagues

workplace exclusion?”

face paled slightly. She hadn’t expected me to

said quickly.

“I’ll add you to

won’t be necessary,” I replied. “The damage is already

cleared his throat awkwardly. The

with each passing second.

apologize,” she said through gritted teeth. “I’ll be more careful in the

see the resentment burning behind her

my office to organize reports for my upcoming transfer.

my mother’s number.

Patricia’s voice sounded strained. “There’s something important

need to discuss.”

agreed to meet her at a restaurant near the institute. The familiar weight of family

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