Chapter 2: He's the Devoted One, I'm the Backup

fionya's temper flared. There are a hundred hospitals in Chicago. Why this one? And why me?"

The next morning Seraphina still came.

Paparazzi swarmed her as she stepped out of her car. Luckily, the hospital had security on standby, and Julian was there

shield her, pushing their way inside. Sonya had already assigned the case to another OB-GYN, but Seraphina insisted they were friends, so the director personally called Sonya back

The prenatal checkup went smoothly; everything, looked normal.

The gestational age should be ten weeks and three days. Since it's the first checkup, we need to process the prenatal records," Sonya said, turning from the computer screen to Julian. Check the wall behind you and follow the instructions." Julian glanced at it and

grimaced. "You

do

1. it. I'll stay with Seraphina." Sonya lowered her eyes. "Sorry, the forms need to be completed by Miss West herself or her family member. I'm

doctor, not a clerk."

"Sonya, don't you see Seraphina needs me? Can't you just give us hand?"

"If I give a hand to every patient, I'd spend my day running errands."

Julian's brow furrowed. "You..."

""Next one!"

Before Julian could respond, Seraphina stopped him.

"Sonya, don't worry. I won't be a burden to Julian, so please don't be mad at me."

Sonya looked at Seraphina. For fifteen years, she'd been Julian's friend, keeping him at arm's length and pulling him back when he tried to move on. She knew Julian had a girlfriend, yet she readily accepted his affections and devotion, telling everyone they were just friends.

Sonya responded flatly, "He's your fiancé. Isn't it normal for you to ask for his help? Why would I be mad?

"Is it because of me? Did you two have a fight?"

didn't fight.

was just trying to

hand to stop Seraphina. "You're not that

because

how dare you talk to Seraphina like that! Apologize to her!" Julian

putting up

"Get out!"

Sonya was reported. Julian made the complaint

she was

belongs to

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silent, of course, she

Julian Jennings, the heir to the Jennings empire, the director said, hoping she'd realize the gravity of her mistake "So?" Sonya asked, hands

desk Sonys, let me ask you

to work here?

you're firing me only because I said no to Mr. Jennings unreasonable request, I believe I am entitled to dispute it

Julian Jennings, and you're just a small-time doctor. You can't afford

"You.... you're so stubborn!" Seeing her about to leave, the director called out,

"I refuse!"

You have no choice!"

office, Sonya's emotions raged. She couldn't understand why Julian

way.

loved him wholeheartedly. Did her love make her

Here's the paperwork."

Seraphina returned, showing no remorse whatsoever. That was really surprising. Sonya gave a wry smile,

pregnant women are in the booklet. Please read it carefully. I'll note the next checkup date in here; remember to come back. She wrote the date in the booklet. "Seraphina's busy, and so am I. You need to

writing. "Sorry, I'm probably busier than both of you, and I don't like to keep track

are my matters. My matters are your matters. Just do

regulations." Julian's lips tightened. For a moment, he seemed to see a certain determination in Sonya. I'll remember that." Seraphina took Julian's hand, then, with a seemingly generous gesture, she added, "Sonya, I'll need your help in the coming

disturb

"Goodbye."

stood up, several paparazzi burst in.

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Julian.

West, are you and Mr. Liam Stone really just friends? How do you explain your late-night

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