“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.”
“Why haven’t I heard
though she was praying for Stanley’s speedy return, she put
That
four years earlier
this moment, Annie
in contempt. “The fact that you’re
that,” Natalie
her reaction, Annie knitted her brows. She didn’t even show a hint of jealousy. Does she really love Dr.
you’re aware, I won’t beat around the bush. I’m putting it out there that I will be pursuing
“But
enough for
her lips
background check on you. You’re just a small fashion designer. Without a privileged background, you won’t be of any help to
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