“No problem,” The photographer waved his hand, then turned around and left.

Stanley took the negative from Natalie and held it under the sun. “I saw a photography outlet on my way in. I’ll go and get this developed. Just wait for me here.”

Before Natalie could decline, he walked away.

Letting out a weak smile, she banished the thought of calling him back and stayed put.

After a long while, Stanley had yet to return. Instead, Annie and her gang showed up.

“Where’s Dr. Quinn?” Annie asked after she couldn’t find him in sight.

Since there was no need to hide, Natalie told her his whereabouts.

Annie nodded lightly before looking Natalie all over and assessing her. “You really are Dr. Quinn’s girlfriend?”

Guilt flashed in her eyes as she fought the urge to tell her the truth.

She made a promise, and she was going to fulfill it. So she faintly smiled and said, “Yes. No doubt about that.”

 

fingernails dug deeper into her palm as she replied, “Why haven’t I heard of you before? How long have

Stanley’s speedy return, she put on a strong front and answered,

 

years?” That shocked

a whole four years

moment, Annie

of her friends nudged her. Raising her chin ever so slightly, she stared at Natalie in contempt. “The fact that you’re Dr. Quinn’s girlfriend and the fact that you have known each other

Natalie nodded

didn’t even show a hint of jealousy. Does she really love Dr.

I won’t beat around the bush. I’m putting it out there that I will be pursuing Dr.

eyebrow, baffled. “But he already

enough for him!” interrupted

her lips

did a background check on you. You’re just a small fashion designer. Without a privileged background, you won’t be of any help to

Natalie tidied her hair as she

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