Chapter 172 Away for a Few Months

The dinner was uncomfortable for Jenny. She had to watch as Yvonne fed Alec across from her and whispered sweet nothings. At one point, she regretted accepting Old Mr. Faust’s invitation.

She also noted Alec’s ambivalence toward Yvonne-he did not respond to her, but neither did he turn down her advances. That was typical jerk behavior.

When she was silently badmouthing Alec, the two suddenly locked eyes. Feeling caught, she hurriedly looked away and pretended that nothing had happened.

Old Mr. Faust was unconcerned by the odd atmosphere surrounding the dinner table and turned to Jenny. “Jenny, are you free tomorrow? Want to go hiking with me?”

work at one of its free clinics in the countryside. I’ll only be back after a

Old Mr. Faust appeared shocked and glanced

that she’d be away, but he soon collected himself and remarked, “That’s very

stationed at the free clinics. Posting an excellent resource like Jenny would be a huge loss to the hospital and the patients of Parrington.

we’re measuring profit and loss while performing charity, that’s no different from putting on a

were at Old Mr. Faust’s place, Alec could do nothing about it. He understood the sarcasm in her words-she implied he was greedy and materialistic. He gritted his teeth and glared at her. “As the main

better not interfere in the operations because you’re not familjar with the medical

with an air of animosity.

at the free clinic is a great service. She could help those

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