But… In just one week, everything had changed. She had gone from being Alex’s ex to being William’s so-called girlfriend. And William had only made the suggestion to help her get out of this mess. After thinking it through, Kaylee finally nodded. “Alright. I’m supposed to work that day, but I can swap shifts with a colleague.” Private hospitals weren’t too busy, so taking a day off wouldn’t be a problem. William followed up naturally, “I just got off the phone with a friend. If you’re not too tired, we could go check out a place he recommended for dresses. With two days, they should be able to make alterations in time.” “I… Alright, I’m not tired. Let’s go now.” Kaylee had almost turned him down. It was Alex’s engagement party—why would she need to dress up? But then she reconsidered. Most of the guests attending were only there out of respect for William. In a way, that made him one of the main figures of the event. And as his temporary girlfrien
William didn’t argue, simply nodding politely. “That’s right. This will be the first time I’m bringing my girlfriend to an evening event. I’d appreciate your help in picking something that suits her.” “Alright, let me see.” Despite her frail appearance when she first entered, Mandy instantly seemed more energetic the moment she spoke. She carefully studied Kaylee, scanning her up and down with a practiced eye. Instead of choosing a dress from the racks, she opened a cabinet and pulled out a pale blue-green gown. “This one,” she said, holding it up. “I made it last year. Peacock blue is a tricky color—I've been waiting for the right person to wear it.” She held the dress against Kaylee for a moment, nodding in satisfaction. “Your girlfriend will do it justice.” She handed the gown to Kaylee and pointed to a curtained-off area in the corner. “The fitting room is right there. Go ahead and try it on.” “Alright, thank you.” Kaylee quickly took the dress and stepped b
“You’re done changing?” Just as Kaylee was about to retreat into the fitting room, Mandy reappeared, stepping inside. The older woman gave her a once-over, her expression full of approval. “Not bad, not bad. I had a feeling it wouldn’t need much altering, but I didn’t expect it to fit this well—it’s like it was made just for you.” “It… fits that well?” Kaylee turned back to look at her, still uncertain. “Come here.” Mandy waved her over, and when Kaylee approached, the woman gestured for her to crouch down. With a swift, practiced motion, she plucked the hair tie from Kaylee’s head and grabbed a nearby pencil, quickly twisting her hair into a neat bun at the nape of her neck. “There. Now it looks right.” Mandy pointed at her reflection in the mirror. “A dress like this should always be worn with an updo. Don’t follow those influencers online—walking around with their hair down, thinking they look elegant. It’s an absolute disaster.” Kaylee turned back to the mir
William knew that given their current arrangement, what he had just done was crossing a line. But he had longed for this kind of closeness for too long—so long that even the smallest step forward made it impossible to suppress the rush of emotion inside him. Even fleeting intimacy was enough to momentarily fill that empty space. A sudden ringtone shattered the quiet inside the car. By the time Kaylee stirred awake, William had already pulled his hand back. Realizing that she had been leaning against his shoulder, she froze for a second in embarrassment before fumbling for her phone. It was Wendy. As soon as she answered, an excited voice burst through the speaker. “Babe, I have amazing news! Remember my first case—the one I wrapped up half a month ago? My client just got the official verdict. We won!!” “Congrats.” Kaylee rubbed her eyes, her voice still tinged with sleep. “Were you napping? Oh no, did I wake you up? Did you have a shift last night? Sorr
Kaylee had never met Wendy’s client, but she was genuinely happy for her. After Wendy finished gushing about her big win, she finally turned to Kaylee. “By the way, how’s your rental? I looked into that neighborhood, and honestly, the security there is terrible. If you’re not comfortable, just move back in with me.” Kaylee pressed her lips together, hesitating before answering. Wendy caught on immediately. “Wait—what happened? Don’t tell me you actually ran into some creep! I told you that place wasn’t safe!” “I… I already moved.” Kaylee glanced at Wendy, carefully choosing her words. “I’m living with William now.” “…Who?” “William Morgan. Alex’s uncle…” As Wendy stared at her in complete shock, Kaylee briefly explained everything that had happened recently. The entire time, Wendy’s expression remained frozen. Pure disbelief. She looked like she was listening to a fairy tale. By the time Kaylee finished recounting what had happened at Alex’s hospital ro
“Wendy!” Kaylee was mortified. She hadn’t expected Wendy to say that to his face. “Am I wrong?” Wendy huffed. “If I were in your shoes—a rich, handsome man helping me out, pretending to be my boyfriend, even personally coming to pick me up after dinner—I’d definitely fall for him! You seriously don’t feel anything? What are you, made of stone?” “That’s just you being hopelessly romantic.” Kaylee shot back immediately. “Yes, I am romantic! So what? If someone treats me this well, why wouldn’t I catch feelings?” Wendy hooked her arm around Kaylee’s, refusing to back down. William waited patiently for the two to finish bickering before finally speaking. “I’m not good at lying,” he said, his tone even. “So even if this is just an act, we have to play the part properly.” His words carried weight—too many layers of meaning. Did playing the part simply mean doing everything a boyfriend should do? Or did it mean something more? Kaylee told herself it was def
Kaylee pretended not to care about any of it. Susanne sighed. “I know what you’re thinking—you think this is all in the past. But just this past New Year, when Anne was pushing William to settle down, he said he had no plans for marriage. Then, when she brought up Lynn, he didn’t confirm or deny anything. What does that tell you?” Kaylee acted as if she hadn’t heard a word. She led Susanne to the payment counter, then turned and held out her hand. “Aunt Susanne, give me the documents. I’ll take care of it for you.” While they waited, Susanne spoke again. “Kaylee, I know Alex wasn’t the right person for you. But William has someone else in his heart too. When all of this is over, let me introduce you to someone better.” “Susanne.” A voice interrupted her mid-sentence. Kaylee turned toward the sound. William had arrived at the hospital wing at some point, his presence calm and composed. “Sorry, I got held up,” he said simply. “Are we done with the discharge
Mrs. Morgan. It took Kaylee a second to realize the stylist was referring to her. “Please don’t call me that. I’m not used to it.” Her gaze fell on the jewelry in the box. “Are these really that expensive?” “Of course! Any one of these pieces alone is worth a fortune—let alone a full set.” The stylist hovered a hand over the jewelry, hesitating to pick one up. After struggling to decide, she finally turned to Kaylee. “Miss Lawson… all three of these sets match your dress beautifully. Which one do you like best?” Kaylee did have pierced ears, but as a doctor, she wasn’t allowed to wear jewelry at work. And given her financial background, she had zero experience choosing or coordinating accessories. As for the ones in this box—just hearing that they were worth a fortune made her want to avoid them altogether. But given her role for the night, she figured she should at least ask. “Why don’t you pick the… cheapest one for me?” The stylist blinked at her,
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
"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
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
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
"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
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
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.
"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
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