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Charlotte froze, stunned by the tenderness in Evander’s gesture. She’d never imagined he was capable of something so gentle–especially not toward her.

She quickly collected herself and turned away. “When did I ever say I wanted to go to Lake Zurich?”

Evander looked at her. “The first time you mentioned a honeymoon.”

It was just two months after she’d married him.

The memory flickered back to Charlotte. Back then, she was newly his wife, and she’d dreamed of a real honeymoon together.

She’d picked out the perfect place–Lake Zurich in Switzerland. She pictured the two of them sailing across the romantic little towns, hand in hand as they wandered along cobblestone medieval streets, picnicking by the water, soaking in the sun. She’d imagined them touring vineyards, making wine together, and visiting the

world–famous Rhine Falls.

Every detail, she had planned. She’d been so happy, so hopeful–until she finally brought it up to him, and he shut her down with cold indifference.

The memory stung, and she felt a prickle at the tip of her nose.

But it wasn’t his words that moved her. It was remembering how small and desperate she used to be, always trying to please someone who didn’t care. That was what hurt.

She let out a quiet, masking laugh. “Well, I don’t want to go to Lake Zurich

anymore.”

do you want

gaze. “I’m fine with work–being a pack mule suits me just fine. No need for a honeymoon. It’s a waste of time and energy.” She slipped from his arms.

something heavy pressed against his chest, making it hard

his words–what he’d once said to her. Now,

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and asked Natalie to book

surprise. “You’re traveling abroad with Miss

through his tablet. “I owe her

Charlotte said she didn’t want to go, he knew her well enough to see it was just the mood she was in.

the hurt.

thinking, Why didn’t

dare say it out loud. She just picked

tickets.

didn’t know was that Charlotte had already bought her own

Three days left.

her transfer quiet. As she left the director’s office, she ran into the

Charlotte and remembered what Tricia had whispered to her

are plenty of others just as skilled. Who knows

joined the hospital, Dean Chase had shown her special favor. Her promotions came ten times faster than the veterans who’d been there for years. Sure, she was a top student, but three years from med school to

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