“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.

promise, and she was going to fulfill it. So she faintly smiled and said, “Yes. No doubt

replied, “Why haven’t I heard of you before? How long

put on a strong front and answered, “Almost

That shocked

four years earlier

moment, Annie felt

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.

that,” Natalie nodded

She didn’t even show a hint

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

raised an eyebrow, baffled. “But he

good enough for

her

a background check on you. You’re just a small fashion designer. Without a privileged background,

tidied her hair

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