Chapter 56

Chapter 56 Dalton Returns

Brenna spent het morning treating Vincent. By the afternoon, she was at the studio, finalizing the sale of her

cargo ship's nuclear power system design. She also evaluated drafts submitted by several designers for other clients. By the time she arrived home, night had already fallen.

Downstairs, Rosie sat in the living room with a man dressed in a white coat. The rest of the Harper family was

absent, likely occupied with their own affairs.

Brenna wasn't the least bit surprised. Each member of the Harper family had their own responsibilities, so it

was natural for them not to be home from time to time.

Rosie stormed up to Brenna, seething. "What have you been doing all day? I called and messaged you, but you

ignored me! Do you even realize how long the two of us have been waiting for you here?"

It was only then that Brenna fully noticed the man beside Rosie. He seemed to be in his early thirties, his face

mostly hidden behind a medical mask, with only a pair of deep eyes visible. From what little she could see, he

was quite handsome.

A name tag was pinned to his coat, displaying his photo and department details.

Hospital" rested at his feet. Brenna raised an

surgery? And who is this exactly? What are his credentials? How long has he been in

a better look. It read: Hackett Martinez, Resident

physician was barely above a fresh graduate. They had only just gained authority to diagnose and prescribe medication independently, and chances were, this

unimpressive credentials, he certainly was bold to

Brenna made her stance clear and turned

Brenna's dismissive attitude, stepped in front of her, blocking her path. "You're not going anywhere! He's my friend! He graduated with a PhD from a top foreign university-he's qualified

then turned to Hackett. "Come here; examine

sleek black luxury van glided into the driveway. The door swung open, and a

with sharp features and an effortless air of confidence. Carrying a stack of shopping bags, he strode briskly into the

room.

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photo before, so she recognized him immediately-he was Dalton, her

face lit up with excitement. Dalton had always been the most indulgent

and never refusing

in his hands. Reaching out,

"Dalton! Why didn't you tell me you were returning? I would've gone to

Rosie, Dalton looked at Brenna, studying her

must be

expecting him to hand them over.

away from her and handed them to Brenna. “Brenna, I have been buried in work these past few days and couldn't return sooner. I apologize for not coming home to see you sooner. These are for you-you have to accept them and

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