"Asher, haven't you finished your work yet?"In the evening, when it was time to leave work, Aurora deliberately approached her younger brother who was in the ER room. She wanted to make sure Asher had finished his work since it was time to go home.Aurora asked for a reason. Considering after the incident with Savana, Asher insisted on escorting his sister, meaning she had to go home with him."I'm still checking the patient diagnoses. Some of them are in unstable condition.""So, should I wait for you?"Before Asher could answer, several nurses ran over, asking Asher to move to provide medical treatment urgently."Doc, there's an emergency in the VIP room. Dr. Alfredo tried to handle it. He's asking for Dr. Asher to perform the surgery."Asher nodded. He quickly got ready."Let me check the patients first. You guys prepare the operating room." Then Asher approached his sister again. "Aurora, you go home with the driver. I'll call for pick-up later."Although Aurora had already agree
"Let me help you carry it down."As the car he was driving arrived right in front of Aurora's house, Alden gladly offered his assistance. Despite the short distance, he couldn't bear to see the woman carrying her shopping items alone."Don't worry, it's free. I won't charge for the help."Alden continued to offer his help, persuading Aurora until she finally nodded in agreement."Thanks for your help. Sorry for bothering you.""Not at all, Aurora."After all, what's so difficult about helping to carry shopping bags? It didn't require much effort at all."No need to thank me for such things.""But..." Aurora interjected after a moment. "Regarding what happened at the bakery earlier, I also want to thank you. Thank you for making my troublesome cousin shut up."Alden chuckled. He had already forgotten about it, but now he was reminded. It was funny to think about how he responded to the ridiculous accusations from Aurora's cousin."No wonder she wanted to split from Alex quickly. Turns
Aurora had finished her breakfast. Reaching for the doctor's coat hanging on the chair, she quickly got ready and headed straight to the front of the house, worried that Asher had already arrived at her residence.However, when she stepped out, Aurora was taken aback. Instead of her brother, she found Alden there."Alden? Why are you here?"Alden just smiled. He knew Aurora must be confused."I'm here to pick you up."Aurora paused for a moment. "Pick me up? But I'm supposed to leave for work with Asher. He's the one who usually picks me up."Alden nodded. He didn't deny Aurora's statement."Yeah, I know. Actually, I came here early because Asher asked me to pick you up in his place."This made Aurora even more puzzled. Why would her brother suddenly ask Alden to pick her up? Was it intentional because he wanted her and Alden to get closer again?"Wait," Alden said. He then took out his phone, opened the messaging app, and showed it to Aurora. "I'm not lying. Asher asked for my help."
"This is all because of Aurora!!!" Savana cursed loudly. Her heart ached deeply accepting the reality of what was happening to her family at the moment. No matter how many times Alex tried to calm her down, she couldn't extinguish the anger and frustration that had built up so high."Be patient, Mom. Just consider this as the consequence we have to bear."Savana couldn't accept it. Turning around, she shot a sharp look at her son. Why couldn't Alex understand what he wanted?"You tell Mama to be patient? After splurging, wasting money on useless women like Nicole? And what's the result? You're tangled in debt and end up selling Dad's inherited house?"Alex sighed wearily. Almost every day they argued about the same things.Even though he had eventually managed to pay off all his debts to Aurora by selling the only remaining house, Alex couldn't say he was living peacefully. Until this moment, his mother was still angry. She was not accepting at all because they had to move to a small
Aurora's heart grew even hotter provoked by Velia. Although the jealousy she felt earlier hadn't disappeared. Now, instead of being extinguished, it was fueled further until the fire in her heart burned even brighter."So, what do you think I should do?""Just make a decision. So far, Alden has clearly shown that he's interested and trying to win your heart again. My advice is, you accept and reciprocate his kindness. If necessary, clarify and make sure about your relationship. So that no one dares to disturb you again in the future."Aurora nodded. At the same time, her phone rang because there was a text message that came in.Alden: Aurora, have you had lunch? If not, want to have lunch together? I'm currently at the cafe next to the hospital.Aurora showed Velia the message Alden had just sent. Asking for her opinion on what she should do."Just go. Hurry up and catch up. Besides, why are you hanging around in the room? You're not even working!"Aurora laughed. After receiving enli
"Darn it!!!"Aurora screamed loudly while in her room. She vented out the frustration that she had been holding back since earlier.Although Aurora had already shampooed, showered, and even soaked in warm water for a while, for some reason, she still felt the sparks of emotion inside her heart not subsiding.Since earlier, Aurora had been trying to forget. But still, the image of what happened in the car on the way home kept crossing her mind."Does Dr. Alden still live with Mama Zendaya? Or does he have his own place?"Regina, sitting next to Alden, asked casually. From the beginning of the trip, she had been discussing something or the other. Truly, Aurora felt irritated just seeing the woman's behavior."He lives in an apartment."Regina blinked. She turned to make sure she heard correctly."Seriously, now he lives alone? I thought he still lived with Mama. I remember vividly how your mom used to nag about not letting Dr. Alden study abroad because she didn't want to be far from he
Although the conversation lasted only about 15 minutes, Aurora still felt irritated. After dropping Regina off at her destination, she chose to remain silent.Maybe because she felt something was wrong, Alden briefly explained. Before getting out of the car, he held Aurora back for a moment, then told her what he wanted to say at the café earlier today."It's not about being overconfident; I know you might feel uncomfortable and uneasy about Regina's behavior since she arrived yesterday, right?"Aurora remained silent at that moment. She wanted to honestly admit it, but she felt embarrassed."No. I'm fine."Alden smiled. He had known Aurora's character for more than a day or two. They had been close for several years. Of course, he knew her habits and gestures."Okay. But, I think it's necessary to explain this to you so you don't misunderstand. Regina and I do know each other. Besides being neighbors, our parents are also friends. When we were kids, she often stayed at our house."Au
"Alex, what brings you here?"After a brief moment of confusion, Aurora immediately threw the question. She was a bit surprised to suddenly find Alex standing right in front of her room's door.She had been happy not to have any contact with her ex-husband. So, why did he suddenly appear like a ghost?"Sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you."Alex seemed visibly nervous and awkward. Perhaps he still felt guilty and uncomfortable about the wrongs he had done to Aurora."I was directed by the head pharmacist of Santa Monica Hospital to meet you."Aurora's eyebrows furrowed. She couldn't help but wonder why they asked Alex to meet her and what business they had with her."They asked you to meet me? What's it about? Is it related to the hospital or something?"Still standing facing each other, they engaged in conversation. There was no intention from Aurora to invite her ex-husband in or let him sit down first."Well, I'm currently working for a company in the medical supplies and pharmaceut