“Miss Smith, are you listening?”Mia snapped back to reality and responded quickly. After hanging up, she grabbed her bag and hurried out the door.Just as she stepped outside, she ran into Hunter and Jenna coming in. She pretended not to see them and brushed past.“Mia, where are you off to again?”
Hearing his words, Mia couldn’t hold back her tears any longer. She had tried to stay strong, but now they spilled over. “I told you I had an emergency, but she still forced me to stay. My grandmother is in the ER fighting for her life, yet you’re asking me to have a ‘professional discussion’ with
“Sam, there’s no need to defend your boss! I know exactly how he treats me,” Mia replied coolly.If Hunter really cared enough to ask Sam about her grandmother’s condition, he would have known about her frequent episodes of unconsciousness. But he had never brought up the new medication on his own.
However, the frustration Mia had felt at the law firm gradually faded because of Hunter’s actions.Sometimes, she thought she was actually easy to please. All she needed was a little sincerity from him. But sadly, Hunter didn’t even have a heart to offer her, let alone genuine affection.Seeing her
Mia turned away in embarrassment. “No…”Even without trying to seduce Hunter, she was already left so exhausted by him that she can barely get out of bed. If she actually tried to seduce him, it would likely leave her bedridden for days.The doctor glanced at the man beside her, realizing with surpr
In that moment, Mia felt a faint anticipation for the evening to come.“Alright,” Hunter responded, reaching out to tap her on the nose. “Go keep your grandmother company in her room. I’ll head back to the office.”Mia wanted to tell him that her grandmother, whenever she was lucid, would often ask
Mia had known the doctor for three years, and while they were familiar with each other, their conversations usually centered around her grandmother’s health. They weren’t close enough to discuss personal matters openly, so she quickly changed the topic. “I spoke to Hunter about the new medication.
Hunter frowned. “This has nothing to do with Mia. It’s about your health. You need rest! Working is too exhausting, and if anything happens to the baby, it would be a serious issue.”Hearing this, Jenna felt a surge of sweetness in her heart and gave him a shy smile. “Thank you for caring about me,