To Be Yours Again by Taylor

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?”

down her cutlery. “The hospital has arranged for me to work at one of its free clinics in the countryside.

you be posted?” Old Mr. Faust appeared

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

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

do with the popularity of doctors. If we’re measuring profit and loss while

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

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

a rage, and his grip on his cutleries tightened. He shot her a cold look with an air of animosity. Jenny remained unbothered because she knew that he was powerless in front of Old Mr. Faust.

clinic is a great service. She could help those who needed medical attention. Alec, you should learn from her.”