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"Of course." Susanne backed down, her tone conciliatory. "Get some rest. I'll take Alex to the hospital."William waited until she left before closing the door.Kaylee found herself studying him. His features were classic, aristocratic - almost perfect in their arrangement. Though Alex had some of his looks, their presence was worlds apart.His shirt was partially buttoned now, hiding his abs, but the fabric still traced his athletic frame. Combined with his position as the Morgan Group's young CEO.How could anyone resist such a magnetic presence?William caught her staring, his eyes dancing with amusement. "See something interesting?"Kaylee snapped back to reality, her cheeks burning.She stood quickly, flustered. "No, I... I was just thinking.""About?""Well... since Aunt Susanne is taking Alex to Honor Medical, we might run into them. You wanted to keep this private, so... maybe we should try another hospital." She gathered her thoughts. "I have a colleague at Metropolit
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After Emma left, it was just Kaylee and William in the small treatment room.She helped him carefully remove his shirt.The fluorescent lights were typical hospital issue. Much brighter than his bedroom's soft lighting. The harsh glare filled the small space, making the scars on his back even more vivid.Kaylee studied them professionally.Her medical experience told her these scars had formed over many years. Old wounds hadn't healed before new ones appeared. The lighter ones weren't necessarily more superficial - just older. Children's bodies heal better than adults', leaving fewer scars.And these marks seemed to come from different sources...William noticed her examining his scars but said nothing.He sat perfectly still.Kaylee refocused, administering the local anesthetic. Once it took effect, she efficiently completed the sutures."The new stitches will take longer to heal, about three to four weeks," she said while applying the bandage. "We'll need to change the dress
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Before Kaylee could explain, William spoke up. "I'm not that kind of man.”"Oh, new boyfriend?" Emma's voice brightened. "Good for you! Never liked your ex anyway. What a jerk - never cared about you, just pushed you around. Remember finals week? You were running on empty, and he made you bake a cake just to impress his friends! Still makes my blood boil.""That's all in the past, he-""Listen here," Emma turned to William, "don't you dare treat her like he did, taking advantage of her kind heart, making her do everything! She might not stand up for herself, but her friends will."Emma was convinced William was Kaylee's boyfriend. She wouldn't hear any explanations, already in full protective-friend mode.Before she could continue, an ambulance pulled up, sirens wailing."Got to run!"Emma waved and rushed to the incoming patient.Back in the car, Kaylee shifted uncomfortably. "Sorry about that. She jumped to conclusions. I'll set her straight later."After a moment of silence
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William gazed down, his fingers gently tucking her loose hair behind her ear, revealing her delicate profile.She looked peaceful in sleep, almost innocent. That was how most saw Kaylee - gentle, kind, easygoing. But William knew another side of her - her strength, her pure heart.No wonder she didn't remember him.Back then, illness had left him a shadow of himself. He looked nothing like he did now.Years ago, discovering she was Alex's girlfriend, he'd resigned himself to being just her uncle-in-law.But thankfully...Fate had other plans.-The next day, William's car dropped her at the hospital.After changing, she checked on Anne, got the consent forms signed, and headed to surgery.The stent procedure was routine for Kaylee now. Ninety minutes later, everything was perfect.Leaving the OR, still in her surgical coat, she found three people waiting.William and Alex's parents."Surgery was successful. Everything's fine."She briefed them quickly before heading to her
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William turned to Marcus, his warmth evaporating instantly. His dark eyes flashed with clear displeasure. "Why are you here? Need something from Kaylee?"His protective stance had silently answered Marcus's earlier question about her relationship status.Marcus withdrew his hands from his pockets, laughing nervously. "Nothing really. Mom came in with stomach pain, thought it was digestive. Dr. Lawson caught the heart condition. We didn't believe it at first, but she was right. Just wanted to thank her.""Finished?" William's tone was clipped. "Then you can go.""Right, of course." Marcus practically fled.Once he'd disappeared, Kaylee sat at her desk and turned to William. "Thanks for that.""Mary's a shark in business, but her son's just a trust fund kid. Wastes money. Not your type."William watched her intently, his tone protective, as if worried about her choices."I get it, William.” Kaylee smiled at his concern. "I deal with this all the time."William looked surprised.
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"Alex, let go of me." Kaylee struggled with all her might.Alex gazed into Kaylee's eyes, tightening his grip on her wrist one final time before releasing his hold. "I'm sorry," Alex said, a self-deprecating laugh escaping his lips. "If I told you I once thought you'd be the one I'd marry, would you believe me?"Kaylee stopped trying to make him stand. Half a meter away, she calmly faced him. "Alex, since our breakup, I've reflected on things. No matter how things played out, I never would have married you. I would have realized that eventually. It was just a matter of time.""Kay, I know I'm not a good man...""Let's not discuss this further. Treat Lucy well. Taking responsibility for your partner is what a man of integrity should do."Kaylee had no desire to hear more of Alex's reflections, though she had waited years for him to have this realization. But it only happened once he had completely lost her."Kay...""Alex, I've let go of the past and wish you happiness." Kaylee
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William stepped into the hospital elevator and dialed Henry Luther's number. After a brief connection, he quickly explained what needed to be done. Despite Henry's clear reluctance, he had no choice but to agree.—Late that afternoon, around 5:50, Kaylee finished her ward rounds and was heading back to her office when she noticed William waiting by the nurses' station. He'd swapped his formal morning attire for a more casual look - a light yellow patterned shirt paired with faded jeans. The change in outfit gave him a completely different aura.His outfit change didn't surprise Kaylee - Alex had always done the same, freshening up before important client meetings. Even just standing there, William's striking features were drawing admiring glances from the nursing staff."Mr. Morgan, give me a moment to change," she called out. Like all doctors, she needed to leave her white coat at work.Her plan was simple: clean William's wounds, then meet the realtor. But a young nurse
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"Of course," William agreed readily.They were set to meet the realtor at the entrance of an apartment complex near her hospital. The complex was about forty years old with no property management, and the roads inside were cluttered with debris on both sides. Cars couldn't even drive through, forcing them to walk in.William's brow furrowed as he took in the dilapidated buildings, potholed roads, and makeshift chicken coops scattered across what should have been green spaces.Noticing his expression, Kaylee said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Mr. Morgan. All the places I'm looking at are similar to this. Please feel free to leave if you have other things to do.""I'm staying," William replied firmly.Their realtor turned out to be a woman. Upon meeting them, she gestured upward, "This building is six stories tall. The apartment we're viewing is on the fifth floor - not the top floor, so you won't have to worry about leaks."Given the rundown surroundings, she struggled to find other
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What a coincidence... The day before Lynn returned to the country, William had asked Kaylee to stay by his side as his girlfriend. The next day, he flew to South City.If Susanne wasn't lying, then Lynn had arrived in South City that very same day. Susanne sighed, "Your mother and I were very close back in the day. I truly want you to be happy. Unfortunately, I didn't raise my son well, and he hurt you. If you ever need anything, you can always come to me."Kaylee watched as Susanne left. William had arranged a car to pick her up—it was parked right outside the hospital. But instead of leaving, she found a shaded bench and sat down.Taking out her phone, she searched for "Lynn Watson" on social media. Soon, she found a barely noticeable news article—famous jewelry designer Lynn Watson had returned to the country. The accompanying photo, taken at the airport, was posted on Tuesday.Judging by the background, it was exactly the kind of commercial building that Dr. Henderson had m
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"Susanne, I performed two surgeries overnight yesterday, standing for over ten hours. I'm really exhausted right now," Kaylee explained seriously. "My work keeps me incredibly busy—I really don't have the time or energy to think about these things.""Oh, no matter how busy you are, you can't neglect your lifelong happiness. This young man is truly outstanding—he's around your age, good-looking, academically excellent, and even studied abroad. I've heard he's never had a girlfriend before."As Susanne mentioned that last detail, her tone lifted slightly.Never had a girlfriend before.To Kaylee, that was a red flag—there was a good chance this guy simply didn’t like women.She had a friend in college who was tricked into a marriage like that. The man had an impeccable background—successful, attractive, and in his thirties, yet he'd never dated anyone before. At the time, her friend thought she had found the perfect husband, a blessing from the heavens.Only after marriage did she
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In some remote mountainous areas, tents were still necessary, and taking a bath was even more challenging."It was his own request. He said that after so many years abroad, he wanted to start by applying what he had learned to small tasks within his ability."The director of the medical department spoke these words with obvious pride. Kaylee had yet to meet Mason, but she already had a good impression of him.After the director left, Kaylee changed her clothes, preparing to go off duty. As she passed through the outpatient hall, curiosity got the better of her. She went upstairs to check Lucy's examination results in the system.According to the doctor's report, the baby was indeed slightly larger than average, and a fetal heartbeat was already present. However, the size difference was not significant.Kaylee curiously asked, "For a gestational sac of this size, what is the normal gestational age?"The doctor replied, "It varies for each person. Normally, a fetal heartbeat appear
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The scene from yesterday flashed through Kaylee's mind. Ignoring Lucy's gaze, she sincerely congratulated Alex, "Congratulations, Mr. Morgan.""Thank you.""I won't disturb you two any longer. I'll get back to work now." With a slight nod, Kaylee turned and left.She had been by Alex's side for twenty years, four of which she spent as his girlfriend. She had cared for him meticulously—staying up all night to bring down his fever when he was sick, changing his clothes and sheets when he drank too much and vomited all over his bed.Beyond the gratitude she owed to the Morgan family, she had genuine feelings for Alex as a person.And yet, she had watched him lie to her face time and time again. Now, he was engaged, and his fiancée was pregnant. The most ridiculous part? The child wasn't even his. She wondered if this counted as karma.Kaylee went to the cafeteria for lunch. When she took the elevator up to the sixth floor, she ran into Alex again. He was holding a stack of rec
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"No need, I'll just stay in my room."Kaylee quickly interrupted him, breaking free from his embrace as she spoke.William didn’t stop her. Instead, he stood up with her and said, "Alright, I'll walk you to the door."Kaylee practically ran back to her room.In the bathroom, she removed her makeup meticulously. Even after washing her face, her reflection in the mirror showed her cheeks still burning as if she had a fever.The next day.That evening, after returning to North City, Kaylee realized William had not come home.Only then did she fully understand—he wasn't joking.He was truly giving her a week to decide.Two days later, while working a night shift, Kaylee wanted to review her meeting notes from a few days ago. Only then did she remember that she had left her notebook in Emma’s room while doing her makeup.After contacting Emma, they arranged for Kaylee to pick it up at the hospital after her shift.Since Emma was also working, they didn’t chat much. Kaylee grabbed
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Kaylee's face burned so hotly it felt like she had a fever. She shook her head lightly. "No, Alex is just used to having me around to take care of him. I... I and he..."Before she could finish,William suddenly sat up, placing a firm hand under her legs and lifting her directly into his arms!His clothing was thin—so thin that she could clearly sense his "raging emotions" in that moment."I'll give you one week."William's hand hovered lightly around her waist as he spoke.Kaylee dared not move, allowing him to hold her. The strong scent of alcohol surrounded her, and her heart raced. Even though she hadn't touched a drop, she felt as if she were intoxicated."You will stay by my side as my girlfriend for one year. If after that time you still think I'm deceiving you, treating you as someone else's substitute, you may leave. I won't stop you."As he spoke, his gaze remained locked on her, carefully observing her reaction.His actions had already crossed a boundary in their rela
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Kaylee remained seated where she was, not moving. W’illiams clothes were too thin, and coupled with the strong scent of alcohol - although some of it had been splashed on his clothes, he had indeed been drinking.The two of them were alone in the room, and one of them had been drinking..."I've said before, I'm not so immoral as to force anyone," William interlaced his fingers, a gesture indicating his stance on the matter.Of course, Kaylee knew he wouldn't force her. What she feared was... losing control herself.Everything about William was perfect - his physique, personality, intellect, sense of responsibility. He embodied all the qualities of her ideal partner.She was afraid that if she got too close to him, she would abandon all her principles. She would indulge in foolish fantasies...Seeing that she hadn't budged an inch, William got up slightly and leaned over towards her. If she wasn't coming to him, then he would go to her.The smell of alcohol on him was intense.
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"Mr. Morgan,” Kaylee met William’s dark eyes, "I didn't abandon you, I...""What, I remember you weren't good at lying, but I never thought you'd even practice your lying skills in front of me..." William's obsidian gaze studied the woman before him intently. "Then use that skill on me, trick me, for example...""Mr. Morgan!” Kaylee couldn't take it anymore and finally interrupted him.She even felt sorry for William. She bit her lip hard, taking a long time before saying, "Mr. Morgan, look at me. I'm Kaylee Lawson, not Lynn Watson.”When she mentioned Lynn’s name, William's hand that had been gripping her chin abruptly let go. The hint of drunkenness on his face vanished completely as he leisurely started putting his robe back on.Kaylee was a bit confused. What did this mean? Was William upset because she brought up Lynn? Well, that made sense... Lynn was probably the one thing he couldn't bear to talk about...Just as Kaylee was about to apologize..."Just as I thought, it wa
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Kaylee only then noticed the strong scent of alcohol permeating the entire room. William seemed to be drinking liquor at the moment, the aroma in the room was the typical fragrance of red wine...It appeared that during this time, he must have consumed more than one type of alcohol in the room. Or perhaps... someone else had been here recently, drinking with him.Kaylee tried her best to view the situation with a normal mindset. Given William's status and appearance, as long as he was willing, countless women would eagerly jump into his bed without him even having to ask.And for someone of his stature to be willing to pretend to be her boyfriend to help her out - that was something she could only dream of. Moreover, with Andrew’s situation... she really had no better way to resolve it."What are you standing there for?" William rubbed his temples. "If you think it's not suitable here, then let's go to the bed.""No need, here is fine," Kaylee hurriedly interjected. "Your wound ha
