The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 1167

Faye stared at Logan in surprise, "Did you already grab something to eat?"

"Yeah, got off work a tad earlier than you? I was feeling a bit peckish, and this one's still warm, untouched. Thought you might appreciate skipping cooking tonight, what do you say?" Without waiting for an answer, Logan placed the takeout bag in Faye's hands, "You've been burning the candle at both ends without proper meals, Faye. You don't want to start having health issues at your age, do you?" Barry grumbled under his breath, "Playing the saint, while I'm here breaking my back bringing food, only to end up playing Cupid for these two!"

Faye found no reason to refuse, especially considering the hassle of cooking and cleaning up after a long shift at the hospital.

"Well then, I owe you one, Logan!" Faye said, accepting the bag as they entered the building together.

Though the hospital was quieter at this hour, they still bumped into a few colleagues on their way.

The chatting nurses fell silent at the sight of Faye and Logan, exchanging knowing looks.

Faye greeted them naturally, "Just off your shift too?"

"Yeah, Faye, are you and Logan...?" The unspoken question hung in the air, fueled by their curious glances.

the awkwardness, Logan quickly explained, "Ran into her on the way here. It's late, and it's not safe for

assumption appear to be an overreach. After all, they were just old schoolmates, reminding everyone to

is Logan getting off here? Doesn't he live in the other building?"

her apartment, Faye heard Logan's parting advice, "It's getting

was the

but Faye felt a moment of surreal warmth. She opened the takeout box at her dining table, finding the food still warm, and ate more than usual, comforted by the

Faye's message of thanks, accompanied by a photo of the half-eaten

day. By chance, he and Faye ran into each other again, their surprise turning

excused himself to pick

was in a hurry. Yet, when he returned, he found her waiting, a playfut accusation about his habit of skipping

box of homemade pancakes, a thoughtful

the hospital, Logan savored the pancakes, a reminder of Faye's care. Caught up in the moment, he realized he hadn't thanked her yet, pondering if it

decided on a whim and

her grab-and-go breakfast when she saw the message from Logan pop up.

Logan sent

day before. Most of the picture was dominated by a near empty lunchbox, but you could catch a glimpse of