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.”

he turned and left.

“Who

big in pharmaceuticals. The Hamiltons and the Lopezes are related by marriage. His mother was a Lopez.”

be the honorary director of

way, don’t bring up the Hamiltons around Howard.”

must be some bad blood

hurry back for that soup,” Jeannie

away, Gwendolyn looked back to see Sanford in the distance, seemingly watching her. She felt

I’ll be interning at the hospital

Charter 48

on my feet in a

you need a

whispering, “Mr. Chadwick, could we keep our

she didn’t want to have to

a surprised look, “Am

it’s just our agreement. I don’t want

were, after all heading towards

cooled as he replied,

is terrible. I’ve made you a lunch. Don’t overwork yourself, and if they

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