Chapter 299

Gai waved her hand. “This is a medical emergency. You need to get that ankle looked at now. I’ll explain the whole situation to Alexander and the HR department. You won’t get in trouble.”

Ridiculously, my eyes began to water from Gai’s kindness. She even helped me bring my things to the parking garage as I awkwardly limped after her on my crutches. Before I even got to my car, my armpits began to become sore.

“Good luck,” Gai said once I was in my car safely. “Call me tonight to tell me about your ankle.”

“I can’t thank you enough, Gai. You’re the best.” A large lump developed in my throat.

“Us girls got to stick together, right?” she said and winked.

I drove to the nearby physical therapy center that my father frequented after he had to have knee surgery ten years ago. I used to take him to his appointments here all the time and wait with him. Immediately, when I walked in, I recognized the owner, Jacob Hunt. He was a good–looking man in his late thirties with dimples and wavy blonde hair.

His sea–green eyes sparked with recognition when he saw me.

asked.

an awkward

man around?” Jacob asked, referring to my father. “He was always so overprotective over you when you would sit in on his appointments. And rightfully so because you were just a teenager last time you were in here.” He paused and looked down

me to the back room to examine me. He made sure that nothing was broken and my body sagged with relief when

“Thanks, Jacob,” I said.

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room while I prepare your paperwork. Then I can wrap up your ankle and send you

someone sat right beside me even though there

my chest as I turned to the stranger

*Author*

was busy at physical therapy, Alexander was pacing his office, debating with himself on whether or not he should give Olivia her space or go to her cubicle to see if she

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