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Chapter 129

The next day, Gwendolyn was in high spirits as she went to work at the hospital. The bubbly nurse Sandra nudged her with her elbow and teased, “Was that huge red neon sign over at Summit Corp last night for you?”

Her eyebrows arched playfully, her smile brimming with mischief.

With a twinkle in her eye and a blush on her cheeks, Gwendolyn denied, “No way, that was for the grand opening of the Summit Corp building.”

Sandra was tinged with envy as she replied, “You’re smiling. You must be lying.”

“Believe what you want,” Gwendolyn said, her attempt at deflection all too obvious.

Sandra clung to her arm, cooing like a kitten, “Come on, spill the beans. What did you guys get up to last night?”

Gwendolyn bit her lip, her cheeks flushing even more.

Last night was wild with unhinged passion in front of the floor–to–ceiling windows.

She never thought a simple kiss could send one’s soul into such a frenzy, yearning for

oneness.

only when Mr. Chadwick hoarsely called a halt

must have been thrilling. She was about to probe further when they were interrupted by a commotion

entrance.

Gwendolyn Quigley, get out here! Quack doctor! Honey, wake up, please!”

over to find Bill on a stretcher, pale and retching, with his wife’s cries piercing the air.

her hand,

  1. go.

cameras zoomed in on Gwendolyn.

look at him! He said the acupuncture was uncomfortable, and now he’s vomiting blood!” Bill’s

her expression grave, “If he followed my instructions, this shouldn’t be

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responsibility Incompetent and unethical

wife pulled out the prescription,

paper, “This prescription

you see,

explain, but their voices drowned hers out. No

was wrong with him than their insults. She trusted her medical skills, but the human body was a mystery. Had they

just an intern? You treated Bill alone, and now you’re

right? Does she

let an intern see patients alone? That’s playing with lives!”

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