Chapter 13
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Romance
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By the time he returned, it was already six o'clock, an hour since the court was closed
Facing my inquiring gaze, he glanced at his watch. "I'm sorry, a patient suffered a fat embolism and needed immediate resuscitation," he explained.
Words escaped me. I was furious, but it was also true that the patient had needed him just then. "Manage your schedule better," I said sternly. "I don't want any more delays tomorrow. Tonight, I'll find a hotel to stay in."
"Hannah?" Just as I was about to leave, a doctor approached.
I froze upon seeing who it was. "Mr. Harrison," I stunned.
He studied my leg, smiling. "Wonderful, It left no residuals side effects. I haven't seen you at the hospital for a year; I even asked Evan why you weren't coming anymore."
Mr. Harrison, older than Evan and his peers by more than ten years, was a seasoned veteran in their department.
I glanced at Evan, wondering if Mr. Harrison knew our relationship had long ended.
"You've recovered well; that puts my mind at ease. Come along, tonight I'm treating the department to dinner. Evan, bring your wife too."
"..."
"I'm sorry, I have something to attend to tonight. You all go ahead without me."
Mr. Harrison's face clouded. "What, you won't give me the courtesy?"
This man had, after all, played a significant role in saving my life; he was my savior.
To refuse him again seemed impolite. "Alright then."
In whispered conversations, I learned Mr. Harrison had been promoted to department head, and this dinner was a celebration of his achievement.
As people gathered, they looked at me with mild surprise. Evan, however, seemed intent on shielding me, staying by my side throughout.
In his car, I gazed silently out the window, my hand suddenly enveloped by Evan's warm one. My fingers were cold in comparison.
"Still angry?" he asked.
I turned to face him, attempting to withdraw my hand, but he held on tighter before reluctantly letting go.
"I'm sorry."
I pulled my hand back, placing it on my knee. "Didn't you tell them we're no longer together?"
"Other than when I was drunk and mentioned to Hank that you gave me divorce papers, no one else knows. When anyone asks about you, I say you're traveling."
Meaning, apart from those old classmates, nobody was aware we hadn't seen each other for a year, and this meeting was solely for the divorce.
"There's a Coke in the glove compartment," he offered.
"I'm not thirsty," I replied.
"Your tastes have changed completely."
I didn't engage further, instead turning to my phone.