Chapter 11 The Perfect Son-in-Law

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Chapter 11 The Perfect Son-in-Law

“Dr. Dorsey, report to the OR immediately. We have a VIP patient with an acute myocardial infarction. Haverfield headquarters has issued strict orders-we must do everything we can to save the patient without a moment’s dy.” Marcus’s voice was utterly grave and urgent.

“Of course, Mr. Barron. I’ll be right there.” Vanessa sprang to her feet at once.

“Vanny? Where are you going?” Kathleen called out behind her.

“Gotta go save a patient now. See you around, Kathy,” Vanessa said while dashing off, hailing a cab, and rushing to- ward the hospital.

“What a hopeless romantic and a workaholic. You don’t even know how to hit on men? No wonder you were a virgin for twenty-five years.” Kathleen pouted, picturing Evander’s handsome face in her mind while wondering how to flirt with him, her eyes full of infatuation.

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Vanessa was mentally exhausted after the surgery.

It was already 8 a.m. the next morning when she returned to her office.

She was about to get some rest when Beatrice called her.

“Vanny, are you and Nathan free tonight? Could youe back to have dinner with us?” Beatrice’s voice was as gen- tle as always.

Feeling warm, Vanessa was about to say yes when she suddenly thought of something. After a pause, she said, “Mom, I’m afraid Nathan’s been busytely. He’s got to handle a big project…”

“Nonsense. I’ve checked with him, and he said he could make it. You’re always making excuses to avoiding home…” Beatrice interrupted her, pouting.

She was stunned. Nathan had actually agreed?

“Mom, I was joking. Don’t get mad, alright? Nathan and I will be back for dinner tonight, “she said with a grin.

“That’s more like it,” Beatrice smiled again. She hung up after asking about Vanessa’s work for a while.

Vanessa pinched the bridge of her nose, staring nkly at the ceiling.

Over the years, Nathan had always acted like a perfect son-inw in front of her parents, maintaining a polite facade while agreeing to pretty much their every request.

His acting skills were indeed impable.

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Of course, Vanessa knew-it was all for Susanna’s sake.

She sneered andy down to get some sleep with her giant plushie in her arms.

The surgeryst night went on for almost five hours, and she was beat.

At 5:30 p.m.

Vanessa walked downstairs with her bag. Then she saw Nathan at the hospital entrance, waiting for her.

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He was dressed in a perfectly tailored high-end suit, his slender, long legs entuating his refined, noble aura. With- out doing anything, he stood out effortlessly.

She was a bit surprised-this was the second time he hade to pick her up here.

In the past, when they had to go home together, she’d wait for him at a nearby café or a spot they had agreed on. Sometimes she even wondered if they were having an affair.

“Hey, Honey.” She walked toward him briskly with a grin.

He nced at her icily before pulling open the rear car door.

Then he said, his voice devoid of any emotion, “Get in.”

“Sorry you’re stuck here. I’m sure you’d rather be with Susanna now.” Her radiant smile was hardly genuine.

His expression darkened. Without a word, he turned around and sat in the passenger seat.

She chuckled and bent down to sit in the back seat. At the sight of the pink doll, she immediately lowered her gaze and took out her earbuds to listen to music.

He headed toward Calden Heights.

“Mom! A hug!” Vanessa called out in a honeyed voice while spreading her arms right after opening the door.

“Coming! Oh, Vanny. My sweet girl.” Beatrice strode toward her and hugged her, pecking her cheek.

Nestled in Beatrice’s embrace, Vanessa melted into a yful little girl, all her burdens dissolving away

“Hello, Nathan,” Brian walked over and smiled at Nathan.

“Hi, Brian,” Nathan smiled back while nodding and cing the gifts in his hands on the entryway cab.

“Oh, you shouldn’t have,” Beatrice beamed while turning to him, her approving gaze filled with warmth. To her, he was the very picture of an ideal son-inw.

“It’s just a small something.” Nathan replied politely.

Then they walked toward the living room and sat down to chat, the atmosphere warm and peaceful.

After a while, Beatrice pulled Vanessa into the kitchen.

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