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?"

didn't fight. We

you've misunderstood Julian. He was

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

because

Seraphina

been putting

"Get out!"

Julian made the complaint call

soon as they left, she

hospital belongs to Jennings

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silent, of course,

to the Jennings empire,

fist on the desk Sonys, let me

to work here?

firing me only because I said no to Mr. Jennings unreasonable request, I believe I am entitled to

Jennings, and you're just a small-time doctor. You

leave, the director called out, "One more thing Miss West

"I refuse!"

You have no choice!"

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

way.

eight years, she had loved him wholeheartedly. Did her

Here's the paperwork."

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

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,

paused, writing. "Sorry, I'm probably busier than both of you, and I don't

my matters. My matters are your matters. Just do it, end

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

won't disturb

"Goodbye."

burst in. Their phones were pointed at Seraphina

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Julian.

just friends? How do