Chapter 12

As Flora had mentioned last night, the next morning, after Ethan left for work, she immediately approached Amelia, who was enjoying her breakfast. Full of enthusiasm, the sharp-eyed woman wasted no time taking a seat right next to her friend, eager to share the plan to move Amelia to Ethan's apartment, which was not too far from their main house. 

"Amelia, I have some important information for you," Flora said excitedly.  

"What information?" Amelia asked. She had just finished her breakfast and was now focused on what Flora had to say.  

"I know Ethan already told you last night about his plan to give you your own apartment to live in. At first, I didn’t agree because I felt bad letting you live alone, and honestly, I’d feel lonely without you here," Flora admitted.  

"If you want me to stay here, Flora, I’ll stay," Amelia offered, feeling guilty as she noticed the pleading look on her friend's face.  

"No, Amelia," Flora quickly objected. "Ethan and I had a long discussion about it last night. We agreed that you could live in the apartment on the condition that Risma will accompany you there."  

"But Flora, if Risma comes with me, what about you?"  

Flora smiled and took Amelia's hand. "Don't worry. There are plenty of housekeepers here. You don’t have to be concerned. I can’t let you live in the apartment alone without anyone there to keep you company. Besides, I think Risma is the best choice to go with you. She’s friendly, quick, and efficient in her work."  

Amelia nodded. If the decision had already been made, she wouldn’t argue. After all, she wasn’t overly concerned about where she lived.  

"So, you’re okay with me living separately?" Amelia asked again to confirm.  

"Yes, Amelia. I think Ethan is right. You also need some privacy. As for the visitation schedule, I agree with Ethan’s proposal last night to match it with our usual sleeping arrangements. Are you okay with that, or do you have other suggestions?"  

Amelia shook her head. To her, the agreed-upon arrangement was already fair.  

"No, I think yesterday’s proposal is perfectly fair for both of us."  

"Alright, then later this afternoon or early evening, can you meet Ethan at the hospital? If Ethan has to pick you up, it’ll be out of the way and might get caught in traffic. The apartment is on the same route as the hospital," Flora suggested.  

"Sure," Amelia replied confidently. "I don’t have much work today. Once I’m done, I’ll head to the hospital. What about you?"  

"I’ll go to the apartment with Risma first to tidy things up. Just decide which items you want to bring, and Risma and Mr. Andi will take care of it," Flora explained.  

After discussing and organizing everything, Amelia began preparing her belongings and then headed to work.  

As promised, at exactly 3 PM, Amelia said goodbye to Clara and left early for the hospital. Upon arriving at Medika Hospital, she planned to go directly to Ethan's office, having contacted him earlier. On her way to the elevator, she accidentally bumped into Evan, Ethan’s cousin, who greeted her enthusiastically.  

What surprised her even more was that Evan appeared to be chatting amicably with Asher. She had no idea her brother-in-law knew Ethan's cousin.  

"Asher, Evan," Amelia greeted.  

"Hi, Amelia."  

"Hi, Princess," Evan replied casually, ignoring Asher’s disapproving headshake.  

"Amelia, it’s unusual to see you here in the afternoon. Are you here to see Ethan?" Asher asked curiously.  

"Yes, we planned to meet," Amelia confirmed.  

"If I’m not mistaken, Ethan was visiting the pediatric ward earlier," Evan added.  

Amelia nodded before turning the question to Evan.  

"What about you? What are you doing here?"  

"Looking for an angel," Evan said, grinning.  

Asher burst into laughter. Evan’s response left Amelia momentarily stunned.  

"Answer properly when someone asks you that," Asher reprimanded. He then turned to Amelia. "Evan is a new doctor here, transferred from Elizabeth Hospital. He’ll be partnering with Alissa."  

"So, Evan is an OB-GYN?" Amelia asked, surprised.  

Asher nodded, confirming.  

"Why do you look so shocked?" Evan teased upon noticing her expression.  

"No, I just didn’t expect you to be a doctor. I thought you might be a businessman because—"  

"Because I don’t look like a doctor?" Evan interjected as though reading her mind.  

"Don’t take offense. I didn’t mean it that way," Amelia replied, embarrassed.  

Evan laughed. "Relax, Amelia. Maybe it’s because I don’t act serious enough for people to believe I’m a doctor."  

"No, you’re perfectly suited to be a doctor. I bet your patients feel relaxed and not tense during check-ups or surgeries if their doctor is as funny and handsome as you," Amelia quipped.  

Both Asher and Evan laughed. After a brief conversation, they excused themselves to get back to work, while Amelia continued to Ethan’s office.  

After taking the elevator, Amelia strolled down the hospital’s third-floor corridor. Before she could reach her destination, she heard someone call her name from afar. Turning around, she saw Alvin emerging from a patient’s room.  

"Amelia, how are you?" Alvin greeted her as he approached.  

"I’m fine. How about you?"  

"Healthy and doing well. By the way, what brings you to the hospital? Are you here to see Ethan?"  

Amelia nodded. "Yes, we had plans to meet and go home together."  

Alvin nodded in response, though a hint of joy flickered in his expression at seeing Amelia there.  

"Amelia, forgive me if this is too forward, but are you really okay? I mean, with everything going on now?" Alvin asked cautiously, as though seeking reassurance.  

"Yes, as you can see, I’m perfectly fine. Why do you ask?"  

"No reason," Alvin replied quickly, shaking his head.  

"Are you sure?" Amelia pressed.  

Alvin offered a faint smile. There was indeed a reason behind his boldness, one rooted in his past feelings for her.  

"I’m just concerned, that’s all."  

"Concerned? About what?"  

"I’m afraid that—"  

"Amelia."  

Before Alvin could finish his sentence, Ethan’s voice called out from behind. Turning around, Amelia saw her husband approaching. Ethan walked over and gently guided her away to his office, leaving Alvin standing there, watching wistfully as Amelia left with her husband.