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.”

with a spring in her step, her afternoon filled with renewed

hospital entrance, one she had hoped to avoid. She turned to leave through the back exit when she heard Gemma’s voice calling after her.

a mask of cool indifference as she turned back reluctantly. “What

family to find you, but Marina said

you

she offered a box to Gwendolyn. “I heard, from Nicolette

in her voice almost made Gwendolyn question

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struck her as absurd.

they wes cheap, and we couldn’t afford anything else when

stammered, “… I

out you just wanted me to take Vivien’s place at the altar Gwendolyn’s wore

Corp. You should count yourself lucky.

man.”

you take this good fortune for yourself?” Gwendolyn was

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

“Gwen…”

rest of them flock to wy the advantages lie,” Gwendolyn was tinged with sadness: “Let this hope