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.”

the office with a spring in her step,

the hospital entrance, one she had hoped to avoid. She turned to

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

family to find you, but Marina said you were at work. So, I’ve been waiting here all day, not

you want?”

she offered a box to Gwendolyn. “I heard, from Nicolette you love apples. I picked

Gwendolyn question

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her as

firmly “We ate them because they wes cheap, and we couldn’t

turned a shade paler as she stammered, “… I know I

to take Vivien’s place at the altar Gwendolyn’s wore was

You should count yourself

man.”

for yourself?” Gwendolyn was icy as

need to remind

“Gwen…”

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

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