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at dislodged in my throat. However, it

m my frozen state, but my l

er's case?" He questioned, hi

y emotions in check. "Not anymore," I said coldly, m

ething between shock and anger. He opened his mouth

walking past him, but he grabbed my ar

to hurt, but the act it

lem?" I snapped,

hould be asking you that. You don't want to treat my fat

"How dare you? I'm a professional, and if you'll excuse me,

ngrateful bitch. That's what you are." His voice was low now, almost a growl. "D

The nerve o

e me!" I hissed, using every ounce

you or your fath

legs carried me down the hall, faster an

bling with anger. As my nails dug into my palms as I

hy

nt years trying to forget Ethan and everything he'd done to me. An

me as it became suffocating. So, I squeezed my e

oor and I flinched. For a spli

lief washed over me as I

sygoing smile, but the moment he sa

he asked, concern etc

I lied, forc

row furrowed, unco

is, I sighed as I finally admi

he responde

ake over," I said, avoiding his ga

ou never hand off cases

"Besides we both know that I'm not a profession

t... tired. Stressed. I need to take care of myself,

dding. "Alright. I'll do it. But you'll n

n relief. "

tered to him. "The patient has pelvic can

elvin began flipping through the do

n my head, fueling the an

?" Kelvin's voice snapp

sked, blink

," he said, his brow fu

ke I said, I'm just tired. I

"I can see that now," he said. "Take al

o grab my bag as I pressed a quick kiss t

ing the fresh air would clear my mind. But my relie

zel

s I didn't need to turn a

d under my breath, waving frant

oice was closer no

ed over, and I practically th

ked at the dri

ily, sinking into the seat. My hands began shaking, as m

, I knew I dare