Stephanie heaved a sigh of relief when Jenny said that. As long as they had a lead, with Jenny's and Alec's combined efforts, they'd be able to capture those people quickly.She shied away from Jenny's gaze and wiped at the corner of her eyes.Jenny saw her actions but said nothing. "You were impulsive, Stephanie.""I was just so anxious." Stephanie knew that Jenny was talking about her going to see Paul. Usually, she wouldn't even want to see him, but after something happened to Leonard, she didn't give a damn."I thought that you and Leonard were just infatuated with each other. It turns out you like him more than I think," Jenny exclaimed. She didn't even know what else to say.Stephanie was exasperated. "I didn't think I'd like him so much, either. But now, I'm incredibly worried about him. I can't even explain what I'm feeling.""I know." Jenny understood because she felt that way about Alec, too.Maybe this was love."When are you planning to marry him, Jenny?" Stephanie
The moment Leonard arrived at Bardoff Hospital, he was sent straight into the operating room.In the past few days, he had been tortured by that group of kidnappers. He was injured all over—he was lucky to still be alive. When Jenny and Stephanie rushed to the operating room, Alec was there too. Since Paul was also in the hospital, Alec arrived earlier."What's his situation?" Jenny asked worriedly. She was afraid that something would happen to Leonard. After all, Stephanie had already decided to marry him. It would be cruel if anything happened to him now.Alec shot her a reassuring look and said, "He's badly wounded, but they're not life-threatening. He'll be alright after a few days' worth of rest."Jenny and Stephanie both sighed in relief.Alec didn't let it go just yet. He looked at Stephanie coldly. "Miss Walker, Leonard's surgery will take a while. Why don't you visit Paul and apologize to him in the meantime?"Jenny said nothing. She and Alec were clear about this. Alt
Alec repeated everything Jenny had said to Paul in his ward. "What do you think? Are you prepared to press charges against Stephanie?""Did you even need to ask? If I were to do that, I'd drive a wedge between you and Jenny." Paul understood this. Alec was putting himself in his shoes, and he had to do the same for him. Besides, he never really wanted Stephanie to take responsibility."Calling it even is pretty great. I wouldn't have to feel guilty anymore." Ever since Stephanie left, Paul lived in guilt and regret. He should be happy to be able to call it even.Alec was a little worried. "You and Stephanie…""She's already calling it even. What am I going to do? Force her? You can tell Jenny that I'm not going to bother Stephanie anymore." Paul seemed to be making a decision.Since this happened, Paul was seeing a lot of things clearly for the first time. He truly no longer had a chance with Stephanie. Nothing he did would change it. She would only hate him even more. He was ju
Stephanie stayed by Leonard's side until night fell over the city. Then, Leonard slowly woke up."Stephanie?" When he opened his eyes, he saw Stephanie and her reddened eyes. "Why are you crying? Did someone pick on you?"It was as if he was completely unaware of the situation he was in. His first instinct was to worry about Stephanie.It made Stephanie's eyes turn even redder. "You're the one picking on me.""Me?" Leonard was stunned. He got up, but then the aches in his body sent waves of pain washing through him. It hurt so badly that he gnashed his teeth.Stephanie got up to hold him back. "Don't move. Rest well."Leonard had no other choice. He wanted to move, but he couldn't. "Sorry. I've made you worry." It was then that he remembered what had happened, and he understood why Stephanie would have tears in her eyes.He was careless. He hadn't thought the criminals would be brave enough to kidnap him.Stephanie pouted, doing her best to calm herself down. "You don't have to
In the following days, Jenny went to work as usual. However, she would check in on Leonard every day. Although Leonard was not her patient, he was her best friend's boyfriend. She had to watch out. If anything happened to him, Stephanie would have her head.Thankfully, Leonard healed up quickly. He was ready to be discharged in a week.The day he was discharged, Jenny saw him and Stephanie walking together. Their relationship blossomed during the days of his hospitalization. They had obviously fallen more in love with each other."You can go back to work, Jenny. I'll send him back," Stephanie said.Jenny nodded and looked at Leonard. "Be careful in the future. You may not care about your life, but you must consider how others will feel.""I know." Leonard knew what Jenny meant by that, and he had nothing to say in return. He felt that she was right.Jenny only went back to work after she watched them leave.It was busy in the neurology department. Jenny had already spent some ti
Once she packed up all her things, she followed Alec out of the hospital, and they drove to the restaurant."What are we eating?" Jenny was in a good mood. After all, she had worked the whole day and attended to a lot of patients. She felt accomplished and satisfied, so much so that she forgot all about the exhaustion in her bones.Alec looked at her. "What do you feel like eating?""I'm fine with anything," Jenny said."Then you will go wherever I go.""Okay." Jenny had no objections to that. She didn't notice anything different with Alec's gaze. If she had any inkling of what would happen after, she would not be this calm.The car arrived at the entrance of the restaurant. It was a place they often came to eat because of the great food and good ambiance.Jenny didn't think there was anything off about it. She followed him into the restaurant, which was when she realized that it was far too quiet. "Why is no one here?"There were always a ton of customers in this restaurant.
Although Jenny could guess what Alec was up to when she saw Stephanie and the others, seeing him actually get down on one knee and present the ring to her was a thrilling experience. She'd fantasized about this scenario more than once, and now it was finally coming true. She had to admit that she was overjoyed.Although she and Alec shared a tumultuous history, they finally ended up together. She had long fallen in love with him, so this marriage would not be like the first. In fact, in Jenny's eyes, this was the real marriage."Jenny?"Jenny was just staring at Alec with seemingly no intention of accepting. Alec couldn't help getting worried. "I know I was an asshole in the past and didn't treat you well. But this time, I swear to be better to you. Whatever happened before will not happen again."A huge misunderstanding had been committed between them. If they hadn't married and then divorced in a haze, he and Jenny would not have had such a hard time getting together.Jenny snap
Alec scolded him inwardly for being so immature, then said coldly, "I'd advise you to be more careful with your words in the future. You're married now. Jade might run after you with a rolling pin one day."Max glanced nervously at Jade for a second. However, she didn't look angry. He retorted, "Jade and I are on great terms. She wouldn't mind.""That's enough. Eat your food." Jade rolled her eyes. Although she knew Max didn't really have feelings for Jenny, she felt it was best if he shut up now, in case he killed the vibe.Max instantly looked at Jade pitifully as if wanting to object. But when he saw her warning glare, he shut up.Jenny didn't expect the flamboyant Max to be subdued after his marriage to Jade. He was a family guy now, nothing like the arrogant bastard he was before. It seemed that marriage could change people.It was a merry atmosphere in the restaurant. After the meal, Alec offered to take them to the bar for drinks. His proposal had succeeded, after all, an