My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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Marcus sat down, his patience already wearing thin as he waited. The door to the pediatrician’s office finally opened, and the doctor stepped out. Upon seeing Marcus, the doctor’s face registered immediate recognition.

“Mr. Bartz! Are you feeling alright? Do you need assistance?” the doctor asked, clearly uneasy. Being the son of the hospital’s owner, he was well aware that any visit from someone like Marcus would draw

attention.

“No, don’t worry about me,” Marcus replied, his tone calm. “I’m here for the woman you were just treating.”

“Oh, I see. Are you a relative of hers?” the doctor asked, his curiosity piqued. Confidentiality was paramount, and the woman inside didn’t seem to have any connection to such a prominent man.

“She seemed familiar. I just wanted to confirm if she’s an old friend.”

“I understand. Let me check with her and see if she’s willing to speak with you,” the doctor offered before heading back into the office.

Inside, Mary sat next to her baby, stroking the child’s sweaty forehead. The doctor addressed her gently.

“Miss, your little one is going to be fine. It’s just an infection, which is common at this age. Children explore the world with their mouths, but unfortunately, they don’t understand the dangers of what they put in there.”

“Doctor, we try to keep her safe, but my daughter is a little whirlwind. The second we take our eyes off her, she’s up to some mischief,” Mary said, attempting to justify the situation.

“There’s no need to worry. I’ll administer medication to fight the infection. The fever is just her body’s way of reacting to the illness. With the medicine, she’ll recover quickly.”

out a sigh of

speak with you. I wasn’t sure whether to mention it, but they said they’d wait until you came out.

Her boss and coworkers didn’t even know she was at the hospital. The

see who it is?” she asked, unsure. “it’s a mistake, I don’t want them waiting

and we need to monitor how the medication works,

you. I’ll be

his chair, trying

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unbearable. It already itched and irritated him, making the

she immediately noticed the man sitting there with his eyes closed and legs crossed. He was tall and imposing, even while seated. The collar brace around his neck caught her attention,

the one asking

eyes opened, sharp and focused, and he quickly rose to his feet.

he said, his

sound of her former surname sent a shiver

two years.

use it in

Valerie Mary Hunter. Without proper identification, she’d

standing before this stranger, she felt exposed. She couldn’t believe someone had found her, much less addressed her by

fear in her eyes and the way she seemed ready to flee, Marcus gently grabbed her wrist to stop her.

I’ve been searching for you for two years. Do you

“I’m sorry, but you

not mistaken. You are Mary Preston. You’re the ” Marcus stopped mid–sentence when he noticed