Chapter 164

Chapter 164

-Ava’s POV-

I couldn’t stop smiling. It was as if my face had been permanently frozen in the same smile I’d woken up with two days ago, after Grayson and I had nearly burned the kitchen down. The charred remains of our attempted breakfast had been forgotten, though, because I’d heard the words–those words.

“I love you.”

I didn’t care if he’d said it in the heat of the moment. I didn’t care if he hadn’t repeated it since. Grayson Blackwood had said he loved me, and I had heard it. That was all that mattered.

The memory alone made my heart flutter.

“Ava?”

I blinked, snapping out of my thoughts, and looked up to find Dr. Griffin staring at me with a deep frown. His serious expression instantly wiped the smile off my face, and I cleared my throat, sitting up straighter in my chair.

“Sorry, Dr. Griffin. I zoned out,” I said quickly, hoping to regain some semblance of professionalism.

His frown deepened, his sharp eyes scanning my face. “So, you really expect me to believe the reason you disappeared without a single word is because you were kidnapped by men who held you for ransom? And not for money, but for other personal reasons relating to your billionaire husband that you cannot disclose?”

The way he said it–his tone so dry and incredulous–made it sound even more absurd than it already was. I winced internally, When he put it like that, it did sound like an elaborate lie.

“Well,” I began, my voice faltering as I tried to find the right words. “I mean, it wasn’t something I could control. I—”

“You left without any explanation, Ava,” Dr. Griffin interrupted, his voice firm. “You left your patients, your colleagues, and your responsibilities. And now you’re asking me to believe this story

I swallowed hard, shifting uncomfortably in my seat. “You know how seriously I take this job. I wouldn’t have left if it wasn’t unavoidable. Circumstances were beyond my control”

He leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms over his chest as he studied me. “And was Grayson Blackwood kidnapped as well?”

“No, he wasn’t,” I admitted reluctantly. “But I can’t say what happened to him. It’s…”

that you cannot disclose,” he finished for me, his tone still dripping

me when I say that I would never

“Av, I became a doctor because saving lives is what I care about. It’s what I’ve dedicated my life to. I expect the same level of commitment from the doctors I work with. I can’t have one of my team members

said quickly, my voice almost pleading. “I made a mistake, but it won’t happen again. Please, just give me a chance to prove myself. You know how much I love

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along the way, it became

Ava. Your patients depend on you. Your colleagues depend

said, my voice trembling slightly. “And I’m sorry. I’m truly sorry. Please

stared at me, his lips pressed into a thin line. Finally, he let out a deep sigh, leaning forward to rest his elbows on

said firmly. “I’m only giving it to you because you’re a damn good doctor, and it would be a waste to let that talent go. But no more

you won’t regret this.” He sighed again, his shoulders relaxing slightly as he leaned back in his chair. “You’ll start on Monday. But there’s one thing you should know–Crystal stopped coming in for her

me just to be spiteful and what happened was an accident so I shouldn’t feel guilty but I did. But I also felt relieved that

the lump in my throat. “I

a moment longer, as if trying to gauge my sincerity, and then

stood up quickly, grabbing my bag and slinging it over my shoulder. “Thank you again,”

the slight

sense of determination. I would prove to him that I was serious about this job. No more drama.

stepped into the parking lot and

Grayson.

away. It didn’t matter how many times I saw him–he always managed to leave me

sleek black car, his hands in his pockets, but his presence was anything but casual. His broad shoulders, sharp jawline, and piercing gray eyes drew attention wherever he went. I noticed a couple of women walking past him, their heads turning to steal a glance, and I had to fight the sudden, irrational urge to march

My man.

my heart skipped a beat. He pushed off the car

reached me, I was out of breath–not from walking, but from the sheer

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asked, my voice slightly breathlesss I tilted my head up to look at

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