The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Logan ended his call and strolled back alone, his spirits surprisingly high tonight. The chilly evening air felt almost pleasant as he walked.

Gemma, restless and unable to sleep, went to the window for some fresh air. Spotting Logan heading toward the dorm building, she couldn't deny the stir of emotions within her. After all, she had been at the forefront of those spreading rumors about him. Guilt and remorse washed over her, and after a moment's hesitation, she decided to confront the issue head-on.

Logan had just reached the entrance when he heard footsteps behind him. Turning around, he saw Gemma, hesitating for a moment.

"You looking for me?"

Gemma nodded sheepishly. "I have something I need to confess to you."

"What is it?" Logan paused his unlocking process to face her.

"That day on the balcony, we thought you were a player, and we talked behind your back. I came to apologize tonight. It was wrong of me to tarnish your reputation based on my assumptions. I'm sorry." Logan didn't respond immediately, leaving Gemma in an awkward silence.

"If I've offended you to the point of getting expelled, I understand. I just wanted to apologize; what I did was wrong," Gemma said, bowing slightly in sincerity.

Logan took a moment before asking, "And what made you label me a player? What was your evidence?"

"Wasn't there a photo on your desk with a woman? We assumed she was your girlfriend, but you've always been so kind to Faye, so we thought..." Gemma trailed off, finding it hard to continue.

Logan nearly burst into laughter but then became suspicious. If they had noticed, it meant the photo was indeed conspicuous. What if Faye had gotten the wrong idea too?

Remembering the odd vibes from Faye lately, Logan felt uneasy.

"Who else knows about this?"

Faye and Dr. Pendleton?

Logan now understood the situation but

at Gemma, he said, "Alright, I got

she heard Logan sigh deeply just as the elevator doors were

wrong?" Logan muttered to himself while unlocking

was simply from their high school graduation, but it

wasn't unusual for Faye to forget, but to

at his phone's wallpaper, Logan pondered, "So your gloominess was

eventually

next morning, Logan's

and drove to the court, where an elderly lady was being compelled to appean Initially reluctant, Logan

wretch!" Mrs. Johnson glared at Logan in the courtroom, having seemingly forgotten

smiled at Mrs. Johnson, "It's time to settle these

was relentless, presenting evidence and videos clearly, with no

lacking a lawyer and attacking anyone who

she panicked, tears welling up as she pleaded with Logan, "Dr. Logan, I realize my mistake. I was just too worried

bars so you can continue your misdeeds. You'll get hit by a car just like that woman. Scoundrels!" she cursed. Logan was unfazed by her insults until she slandered

you?" he said coldly, instilling fear in the old woman as he walked away. The lawsuit attracted much media attention. As Logan left the court, reporters swarmed

the verdict? Did

Logan found himself cornered and answered nonchalantly, "Justice is always served, fairness resides in

lawsuit for Ms. Faye?" one

her heart