Chapter 200

“Mirabella, what brings you to the hospital?”

Collins was in for a routine prescription pickup and to check on a pal, but bumping into Mirabella was a curveball. Hospitals aren’t exactly social hubs like malls, so he gave her the once–over before asking with genuine concern, “Are you feeling okay, Mirabella?”

Mirabella nodded politely at Collins. “I’m fine. Just visiting a classmate’s family member who’s under the weather.”

“Gotcha,” Collins said with a grin. “Heading home now?”

“Yep.”

“Perfect timing–I’m about to take off, too. Mind if I give you a lift?” Collins offered warmly. Such a lovely young lady shouldn’t wander home alone–it was not safe.

“No need to trouble yourself. I’ll just hail a cab,” Mirabella declined, her expression cool and detached, practically screaming ‘Back off. We’re not tight.‘

touched his nose, amused by the resemblance in the

buddy came hustling over, urgency written

sight of Mirabella, he clammed up, switching gears. “Ah,

a gift from Mirabella… Collins cleared his throat and suggested,

nodded. “Sure thing.”

headed for Dr. Ray’s office. Though puzzled, Collins didn’t question it.

sofa ast Collins entered. His eyes were locked on Collins,

for James. He and Dr. Ray were

pausing before he replied,

have a background in

Ray was taken aback by Nikolai’s fervor–it was a side

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