Chapter 370: Therapy III

She hadn’t been able to ask him about Victoria; there had been no chance to do so after he had denied her request for friendship—after he had saved them both from committing a reckless relationship blunder.

But she knew that the stoic expressions and the pretense of not seeing her had come to an end. He would at least greet her, as he did Susan—or so she hoped.

"Doctor Athena, you have spaced out again..." Damian called her attention for the second time since the therapy session began, and for the second time, Susan chuckled softly, shaking her head.

Athena wondered what was going through the latter’s mind, unable to help thinking that her romantic life had become a chief source of entertainment and relief to those around her.

"You know what, I think you should talk about your relationship with your ex-husband too... I think it will help you see things more clearly."

The only thing Athena could see more clearly was that this doctor—whom Chelsea had so highly recommended—had been in the gang with Ewan at one time.

She just knew it, somewhere deep down, with those almost blank eyes staring into hers, like he could see the innermost part of her soul. His patients really stood no chance against him—against his will.

"So, you finally admit that you know he was my ex-husband."

Damian laughed. "I didn’t think it needed to be pointed out. You are a celebrity figure, Athena, and I love doing my research."

Athena scoffed. "Which name tag did you go with in your underground days?"

Damian frowned. "I am a bit lost here."

by the new topic, suddenly curious about this doctor she thought was far too handsome

are you? Were you a doctor in

throat after a moment, picked up his notepad from the table, and got to his feet. "I think


Susan burst into laughter, heads thrown

message, doctor... being free with answers you know..."

you two will have different counseling times to yield more results. As much as you’ve both gone through the same traumatic experience, there are

pause, where he met their gazes.

two women nodded,

that to you before the end of the week. And remember, I have a limited time in this country, so I suggest you make better use of it, instead of asking unnecessary

mused, watching the doctor gather his things and go upstairs. Did he expect them to see

are? Both as a whiz in your field, and in the other field hidden from the

matter? I don’t think his pride allows him to accord respect where

code names from the files covering the gang’s case back then, but none came to mind. She bit her lip, eyes on the stairs, fingers tapping against the chair

waited until Damian returned to the sitting room, fifteen minutes

two are still

a polite reply—she simply glared at him. "Who


at the anger in her

and mighty because you came recommended, because you have one of the top doctors in the world as a client. Hence your stinking

if you’re the president, woman. You came

Athena finally spoke, rising to her feet. She

best friends, and because she recommended you, I had high hopes. Then I saw Ewan here. I know

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