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. We broke

He was just trying

Seraphina. "You're not that important. We didn't break. up

because

talk to Seraphina like that! Apologize to her!"

who had been putting up

"Get out!"

Sonya was reported. Julian made the complaint call right

they left, she was summoned

hospital belongs to

40 1305

of course, she

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

on the desk Sonys, let me ask you one question: Do

to work here?

said no to Mr. Jennings unreasonable

Jennings, and you're just a small-time

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

"I refuse!"

You have no choice!"

raged. She couldn't understand why Julian treated

way.

Did her love make her deserving

Here's the paperwork."

gave a wry smile, calmly accepting the forms and entering the information

for 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

probably busier than both of you, and I

matters are my matters. My matters are your matters.

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

disturb

"Goodbye."

they stood up, several paparazzi burst in. Their phones were pointed

13.05

Julian.

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

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