“No problem,” The photographer waved his hand, then turned around and left.

Stanley took the negative from Natalie and held it under the sun. “I saw a photography outlet on my way in. I’ll go and get this developed. Just wait for me here.”

Before Natalie could decline, he walked away.

Letting out a weak smile, she banished the thought of calling him back and stayed put.

After a long while, Stanley had yet to return. Instead, Annie and her gang showed up.

“Where’s Dr. Quinn?” Annie asked after she couldn’t find him in sight.

Since there was no need to hide, Natalie told her his whereabouts.

Annie nodded lightly before looking Natalie all over and assessing her. “You really are Dr. Quinn’s girlfriend?”

Guilt flashed in her eyes as she fought the urge to tell her the truth.

fulfill it. So she faintly smiled

fingernails dug deeper into her palm as she replied, “Why haven’t I heard of you before? How long have you known

she put on a strong front and answered, “Almost five

years?” That shocked

four years earlier than

this moment,

nudged her. Raising her chin ever so slightly, she stared at Natalie in contempt. “The fact that you’re Dr. Quinn’s girlfriend and the fact that you have known each other longer than I have don’t bother me. I like

know that,” Natalie

She didn’t even show a hint of jealousy. Does

solemn expression, Annie declared, “Since you’re aware, I won’t beat around the bush. I’m putting it out there that I

“But he already has a

not good enough for him!”

pursed her lips at

added, “I did a background check on you. You’re just a small fashion designer. Without a privileged background, you won’t be of any help to

tidied her hair

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