Chapter 85

At dusk, Gwendolyn clocked out and waited for the bus, the droning hustle of the city filling her ears. Suddenly, a soft beep sliced through the din, and a sleek Porsche pulled up in front of her. The window rolled down to reveal Sanford’s stern face.

“Hop in. i’ll give you a lift,” Sanford offered calmly.

“Mr. Hamilton, I appreciate it, but I’m fine with the bus,” Gwendolyn demurred.

Jeannie had mentioned that their families weren’t exactly on friendly terms. She didn’t want to get too entangled with the Hamilton family.

“I have a business matter to discuss. Get in. We’ll talk,” Sanford insisted, his tone suggesting it was a settled matter.

With a bitten lip, Gwendolyn hesitated a little before opening the door and settling into the back seat.

“Mr. Hamilton, what is it you wanted to discuss?”

“Dr. Yates put in your request for a permanent position. After discussion, we’ve decided to approve it,” Sanford said, pressing on the gas, his driving smooth and assured.

“Thank you, sir,” Gwendolyn couldn’t help but feel a thrill. Her dream of earning her medical license and opening her clinic was one step closer.

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earned it. Your performance has been exceptional,” Sanford admitted. He had never seen Aiken so impressed with a young doctor, even commenting

capable unless she came from a

her in the rearview mirror,

“I will.”

if he just wanted to give her a ride. The car stopped

quick thank you, Gwendolyn stepped

Jeannie popped a confetti cannon, showering Gwendolyn in

brother’s birthday! We’re all here!”

from work? Come sit, Roselind called out warmly.

dining table with Roselind and Jameson seated nearby and Howard smiling at

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while Marina served dish after dish, ending with

“All set!”

It’s just family tonight, a little celebration for Howard,” Roselind coaxed

the family usually threw grand birthday parties, but

narrow escape from death, they had no grander

Jeannie was the life of the party, orchestrating the

lips curved slightly, indulging her. He turned to Gwendolyn as if beseeching the heavens to grant

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