Albert turned to face the voice.

There stood Joshua Barnes, the hospital director, accompanied by.

Jessies beau, Axel, and Debra, Joshuas daughter.

Joshua was all smiles and eager to introduce Axell and Debra to Albert.

This is my daughter, Debra. Shes in pediatric surgery.

And meet Dr. Calderon. Hes a talented surgeon.

Alberts gaze lingered on the couple. Eventually, he grinned and quipped, Seems like youve got high hopes for Dr. Calderon. Looks like hes your top pick for a son-in-law.

Joshua was slightly taken aback.

glanced at Axell, curious for his reaction. Axells lips moved, but eventually he just stayed mum,

was eager for

along to impress Albert. With their shared history, itd

Debra could bond with his child,

Joshua beaming from ear to

Axell was feeling uneasy.

back, Jessie had misread Axel. He had planned

him in unexpectedly.

anticipated it

eager to display her nurturing side, bent down beside the bed, gently advising Jeslyn, Drink up, itll help with

handed Jeslyn a glass of

warm expression. Jeslyn regarded her with disdain,

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