The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 1165

Barry indeed had slipped up, cutting off Logan before he could get a word in. It wasn't on purpose, though.

Throughout their brief interaction, Logan struck Barry as a man of few words but deep thoughts. Worried about putting Logan in an awkward position, Barry had forgotten the man already knew Faye. Throughout the inspection, Logan kept to himself, not uttering a single word to Barry, who in turn, didn't dare strike up another conversation, effectively rendering himself invisible.

"Let's call it a day here. Go do your thing; don't worry about me," Logan said, closing his clipboard with a slight bow of his head.

Barry barely contained his relief. "Sure thing, Logan. Holler if you need me."

Preferably not.

Barry dared not say that last bit out loud, but it crossed his mind as he quickly vanished from sight.

As Logan stepped onto the balcony to take a breather, he caught snippets of a conversation. Someone had beaten him to this quiet spot.

Without a second thought, Logan turned to leave, but then a familiar name stopped him in his tracks.

"Did you hear? The new guy, Logan, knows Faye. They even greeted each other today."

"When did that happen? I've been so swamped today; I didn't even catch a glimpse of this Logan guy. Hope he's not just another high-and-mighty type with a big belly."

"Cut it out with the stereotypes! Logan's actually pretty handsome. He tried greeting Faye earlier, but the director swooped in and whisked him away before he could. Faye told him to go ahead with his duties, I saw everything."

"I even caught them greeting from the emergency exit. Barry was there too, but it was like he wasn't even there the vibe between Logan and Faye was just off."

gossip until a discordant voice chimed

because of her unknown department head, and all the male doctors are tripping over themselves to get her attention. And that Barry guy? Always hovering around her. Now there's Logan. She really can't seem to stay out of trouble." The speaker seemed to carry some authority, silencing

about to confront the group when his

join me in the

glanced back at the door, but he headed

at the cafeteria, Logan turned heads. Young women and even some elders couldn't help but give him a second look, some even inquiring if he was single. Logan politely declined, waiting patiently

but so did an

man in a white coat blocked her

frowned. "Dr. Abernasy, what's

I've got a few questions to ask you," Dr. Abernasy said,

his aggressive demeanor. "Sorry, Dr. Abernasy, I've got plans.

grabbed her wrist.

told you, I have plans!" Faye struggled,

Logan quickly intervened.

alone once a month, who could possibly have her attention today?" Dr. Abernashy scoffed, advancing. "I just wanted to ask you some questions. Why the

scream turned heads as Logan's grip tightened, a commanding presence emanating

Abernasy, you're mistaken. I'm the one Faye's meeting. She said no,

Abernasy quickly pleaded for mercy, insisting his intentions

spectacle, urged Logan to

released the doctor, warning him to stay away

Faye

Abernasy was seething

tempest of fury. "Just another