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.

explained, "Ran into her on the way here. It's late, and it's not safe for a lady to walk alone.

appear to be an overreach. After all, they were just old schoolmates, reminding everyone to keep their imaginations in check. Exiting the elevator, Logan followed Faye out, leaving their colleagues in a

he live in the other building?" The mystery deepened, but speculation was cut short as the

Faye heard Logan's parting advice, "It's getting chillier, make sure to keep warm and

the late hour,

opened the takeout box at her dining table,

Faye's message of thanks, accompanied by a photo of the half-eaten meal, brought a smile to his face. It was a simple exchange, but to Logan,

woke up refreshed the next morning, ready for the day. By chance, he and Faye ran into each other again, their surprise turning into a pleasant morning greeting. Unlike the hurried doctors around them, they walked to the hospital at a

excused himself

to go ahead if she was in a hurry. Yet, when he returned, he found her waiting, a

homemade pancakes, a thoughtful gesture that

the pancakes, a reminder of Faye's care. Caught up in the moment, he realized he hadn't thanked her yet, pondering if it was too late for a message

a whim and snapped a photo to

message from Logan pop up.

photo Logan

the day before. Most of the picture was dominated by a near empty lunchbox,