q“There's no need for that. Give me the address, and I'll make my way over on my own,” Francesca replied hurriedly.

“All right. It looks like Danrique's left Gordon here, so there shouldn't be a problem for you to travel about,” the first lady remarked with a chuckle. “I'll have someone give Gordon the address, then. See you tomorrow at six!”

“Okay. See you!”

Francesca began to regret her decision as soon as she saw the first lady off. She truly didn't enjoy going to such places, nor was she interested in art exhibitions.

I don't even understand art! But from how she dropped by personally and the way she talked, how could I have said no? Well, I'll have to make connections sooner or later anyway. I may as well get this over with.

“Don't worry, Ms. Felch. I'll take you there personally. You'll be completely safe.”

Gordon thought she was concerned about her safety.

“I'm not worried about that. I just don't really feel like going.”

The woman glanced at her phone. There was not a single call or text message from Danrique.

Despite feeling unhappy, she decided not to phone him.

So what if he doesn't call? It's not like I care. Hmph!

night waking up several times just to reach for her phone underneath her pillow and check for any notification

was still

felt incredibly dejected, the woman was so

best when she woke up the next morning, but she forced herself

cooperate, putting up with all the pain

treat him, given all

now spoke to her less and appeared to be deliberately maintaining a distance from her. He also no longer called her name as affectionately as

over what happened in the past, or

the other hand, was thrilled to see Francesca every time. The former always looked forward to learning more about medicine and understanding William's

William was recovering well made Monica the happiest person

closer by the day. Monica was no longer afraid to remove his clothes, wipe his body, or treat his wounds—even in his most

thing. William's always been alone, so it's nice to see someone by his side. Besides, Monica likes him

Monica, who had been so busy caring for William that her own

gave her a different kind of

four by the

leading her to the

Francesca was ready, she hopped into the car to meet

she dozed

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