Chapter 48

Dressed to the nines, Sanford Hamilton was the picture of meticulous grooming and self–discipline. He appeared far more serious than Howard, yet there was none of that bone–deep coldness about him.

“Hmph.” Jeannie scoffed, “Can’t seem to get away from that family,”

Sanford paused when he saw them, but instead of keeping his distance, he approached. Jeannie tensed, her gaze wary as she watched him.

“How’s Howard doing?” Sanford asked, his voice smooth and clear. His features were broad and refined, like polished marble, and he looked vaguely familiar.

“Don’t play the good Samaritan with me. Howard’s taken on an apprentice from a prestigious medical school, and he’ll be back on his feet in no time. The Hamiltons would do well to keep their distance from him.”

“That’s good to hear.”

Sanford nodded, his peripheral vision catching a glimpse of Gwendolyn, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.

“What are you staring at my sister–in–law for?” Jeannie stepped in front of Gwendolyn, nervously defensive, afraid Sanford might stir up unease with imprudent remarks.

“Nothing, just thinking Howard is quite the devoted man, “Sanford spoke indifferently, “I gotta

go.”

turned

curious, asked, “Who was

Hamilton, an annoying guy. His family’s big in pharmaceuticals. The Hamiltons and the Lopezes are related

be the honorary director of Bayridge Hospital, overseeing administration rather than medical

bring up the Hamiltons

be some bad blood

soup,” Jeannie urged, quickening

back to see Sanford in the distance, seemingly watching

morning, Gwendolyn packed her things and turned to the man at the breakfast table, “Mr. Chadwick, I’ll be interning at the hospital for a

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I’ll be on my feet in a few

you need

her head, whispering, “Mr. Chadwick, could we keep our

to work after her internship, she didn’t want to

look, “Am I that shameful?”

just our agreement. I don’t want any

were, after all heading towards a divorce.

expression cooled as he replied, “Fine.”

is terrible. I’ve made you a lunch.

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