Between Ruin And Resolve: My Ex-Husband’s Regret

Chapter 238

Chapter 238:

After she left, a subtle noise came from a hidden door within the room. Emerging from behind it was Jim, his height and gold-rimmed glasses lending him an authoritative air. His eyes, keen and observant behind the glass, missed nothing.

He had been sorting through documents and had inadvertently caught the exchange between Kyla and the doctor.

Walking up to the doctor with a composed demeanor, Jim said, “I believe I just caught a rather intriguing conversation.”

The doctor’s smile stiffened, and he glanced around anxiously, sweat beginning to bead on his brow.

He attempted to hide the envelope in a drawer, but Jim swiftly intervened, pinning his hand down. “And what might this be?” Jim held the envelope, noticing its weight and grasping its significance. The doctor looked uneasy, fumbling for words.

“It’s… it’s nothing. Just a small gift…”

“A small gift?” Jim scoffed coldly, tossing the envelope back onto the desk. “A small gift to skew medical opinions? What happened to your professional integrity?”

The doctor felt overwhelmed by Jim’s domineering stance, struggling to find his voice.

He got up hurriedly, trying to move past Jim to escape.

stern and authoritative. Rooted to

in slowly, cornering the doctor until he was backed against the

do you want

did Kyla request of you?” Jim

desperation, the doctor flashed an insincere smile, his eyes scanning for an exit. “It’s merely a small token for my efforts, really. Dr. Archer, you’ve

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tried once again to slip past

arm firmly, his hold

Your definition of ‘efforts’ seems

doctor’s face, the chill from the air conditioning unit failing to alleviate his

tried to lighten the mood. “Oh, Dr. Archer, you must be

his efforts to free himself, Jim’s grip remained as steadfast as

his hold slightly, Jim saw the doctor’s face

you value your career,

drew a sharp breath. He was well aware that although Jim looked just like another doctor, his family

was not

from men. Miss Wade isn’t really sick; she simply instructed