Chapter 3 I Love Her

After a moment of hesitation, Vanessa answered and teased, deliberately sounding casual, “Hey, Honey. This is Vanessa, not Susanna. Are you sure you didn’t dial the wrong number?”

Nathan fell silent for a second before saying, “Vanessa, I’m downstairs. I’m here to take you home.”

Vanessa was dumbfounded, wondering if she had misheard.

In their five years of marriage, this was a first.

But then she realized she had operated on Susanna today, which exined why he was here.

Sighing, she decided not to dwell on it. After five years, it was time for her to let go of the past.

“Sure,” she said with a grin before hanging up.

Then she stepped into the bathroom, sshed water on her face, touched up her makeup lightly, and then headed downstairs with her small bag over her shoulder.

At the hospital entrance.

The luxurious Maybach sedan instantly drew everyone’s gaze, but what truly captivated onlookers was the strikingly handsome young man leaning against its window. His thick eyebrows, deep-set eyes, and the cigarette dangling be- tween his fingers exuded an air of refined nobility.

“Hey, Honey,” Vanessa walked toward him and smiled brightly.

Nathan couldn’t help but frown as his gaze fell upon her face.

Today, she wore a pristine white dress. With her straight, silky hair cascading over her shoulders and delicate fea- tures, she looked utterly charming, and her dazzling smile was simply breathtaking.

The passing patients and their families all looked her way, stunned by her beauty.

Yet Nathan scoffed in disdain.

The prettier a woman, the more calcting she was. Every time before getting to see him, she’d always dress up meticulously.

She was so desperate to attract his attention.

He was long used to her little game.

“Get in the car, Grandma wants to have dinner with you,” he said, his voice devoid of any emotion.

Of everyone, Nathan respected Madeline the most. He had never once disobeyed her orders.

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No wonder he was here.

Vanessa nced toward the ward, smiling, “I see. But what about Susanna? After a night of pleasure, shouldn’t you be with her? She’s just had surgery today and needs you the most.”

Nathan’s expression froze a little-he was probably embarrassed.

He had called before and was told Helen was on shift today. Who could have known it was actually Vanessa who per- formed on Susanna?

He replied, his voice still icy, “It’s got nothing to do with you. I love her, and of course, I’ll take good care of her. Mind your own business.”

“This is where you’re wrong. This time, she is my business. In case you’ve forgotten, she’s my patient. As her doctor, her well-being—including mental health-is my responsibility. If she’s upset, it’ll hinder recovery and dy treatment. Besides … I’m also doing this for your sake, if you know what I mean.” After saying this, she couldn’t hold back any- more and burst intoughter.

The corner of Nathan’s lips twitched before he yanked open the rear door and said coldly, “Just get in. Grandma’s waiting.”

“Fine. For Madeline’s sake, I’ll y along this time.” She shrugged and then sat in gracefully.

He got into the driver’s seat and started the car.

In the next second, she saw a pink doll on the passenger seat, and a pang of bitterness overwhelmed her uncontrol-bly.

It was Susanna’s doll.

She hadn’t known it before until one day, when they went to visit Madeline and she awkwardly took the passenger

seat.

He had flipped out right away, grabbing the doll and putting it in his arms while demanding that she sit in the back. He had even warned her that only Susanna, his beloved, got to sit in the passenger seat, and she simply didn’t deserve olli/li/ol

Till today, his harsh words still stabbed her heart like a sharp knife.

It exined why he had opened the rear door for her. By doing this, he also maintained distance from her.

Wasn’t she pathetic or what?

She let out a self-mockingugh before putting on earbuds and listening to music. As certain melodies moved her, she’d smile, lookingpletely absorbed in it, as if Nathan hadn’t existed.

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