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.

you are!” Jim exclaimed, his voice stern and authoritative. Rooted to the spot, the doctor shuddered, unable to

slowly, cornering the doctor until he was backed against the wall with

you want from

did Kyla request of you?” Jim

smile, his eyes scanning for an exit. “It’s merely a small token for my efforts, really. Dr. Archer, you’ve got bigger things to worry about. Why fuss over

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tried once again to slip past

caught his arm

your efforts? Your definition of ‘efforts’

the doctor’s face, the chill from

lighten the mood. “Oh, Dr. Archer,

efforts to free himself, Jim’s

his hold slightly, Jim saw the doctor’s face

your career, you’ll

was well aware that although Jim looked just

authority was not

seem frail to garner sympathy from men. Miss Wade