Marry My Ex's Sworn Enemy

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?"

fight.

you've misunderstood Julian. He was just

stop Seraphina. "You're not

because

you talk to Seraphina like that!

been putting up with

"Get out!"

Sonya was reported. Julian made the complaint call right in

soon as they left, she was summoned

know this hospital belongs to Jennings Medical

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Sony remained silent, of

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

Sonys, let me ask you one question:

to work here?

no to Mr. Jennings unreasonable

Julian Jennings, and you're just

patients are waiting for me. Director, if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna get back to work" "You.... you're so stubborn!" Seeing her about to leave, the director called out, "One more thing Miss West trusts you, but she's not comfortable coming to the hospital. You'll be her primary physician and provide

"I refuse!"

You have no choice!"

She couldn't

way.

she had loved him wholeheartedly. Did

Here's the paperwork."

Seraphina returned, showing no remorse whatsoever. That was really surprising. Sonya gave a wry smile, calmly accepting the forms and entering the information

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 remind me to bring her in, Julian

I'm probably busier than both of you, and I don't like to

are your matters. Just do it, end

were intense, yet suddenly subdued. "I'm saying it again: we've broken up. I don't want to say anything more. You can keep reporting me, but I treat all patients equally in accordance with hospital 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

disturb

"Goodbye."

paparazzi burst in. Their phones were

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Julian.

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