And The Daddy Is… The Infertile Guy?!

Chapter 119

On the other side of town, Gwendolyn peeled off her scrubs and headed straight to Aiken’s office after a long shift at the hospital.

“Dr. Yates?” She knocked lightly on the door before stepping inside.

“Gwendolyn, take a seat,” Aiken, ever the stern figure, beckoned with a rare patience in his voice. “I’ve heard about the incident in Obstetrics. Your skills have been underestimated in the past.”

“It was just basic diagnostics,” Gwendolyn replied, her modesty intact.

“It’s composure under pressure that sets a doctor apart, and you have it. You’re remarkably calm,” Aiken commended her. “Gwendolyn, I want you to get hands–on as soon as possible.”

There was a moment of hesitation before she admitted, “But I haven’t earned my medical license yet.”

“As long as you’re supervised by a licensed physician, it’s all above board. I’ll be here to watch over you,” Aiken reassured her, eager to see her gain more experience and stand on

her own.

“Thank you so much!”

Gwendolyn knew he was grooming her for bigger things.

“It’s the least I can do. We need more competent doctors like you around here. Now, get

back to work.”

gratitude, Gwendolyn left the office with a spring

entrance, one she had hoped to

cool indifference as she turned back reluctantly. “What are you doing here?”

laden with beautifully wrapped boxes, her voice soft and fragile. “I went to the Chadwick family to find you, but Marina said you were at work. So, I’ve been waiting here

you

she offered a box to Gwendolyn. “I heard, from Nicolette you love apples. I picked out the finest ones just for

her voice almost made Gwendolyn question her memories, and yet

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her as absurd.

Gwendolyn corrected her firmly “We ate them because they

“… I know I

you just wanted me to take Vivien’s place at the altar Gwendolyn’s wore was a but her words carried the weight of

You should count yourself lucky.

man.”

this good fortune for yourself?” Gwendolyn was icy as shoc

tone flat and devoid of warmth. “Do I need to remind you what you said at the party banquet

“Gwen…”

aren’t you? You and the rest of them flock to wy the advantages lie,” Gwendolyn was tinged with sadness: