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.

Axells lips moved, but eventually he just stayed mum, flashing a small

was eager for Alberts

to impress Albert. With their shared history,

Debra could bond with his child, itd create a

thought had Joshua beaming from

Axell was feeling uneasy.

hour back, Jessie had misread Axel. He had planned

him in

hadnt anticipated it

nurturing side, bent

Jeslyn a glass of

about Jessies departure, Debra approached, wearing an overly warm expression.

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