Stella was finally able to walk on her own again.

During her recovery, Cedric Clarke and Ableson Joyner kept a close watch over her every day. Even though Stella had lost her memory, her personality hadn't changed one bit-she was as outgoing and sociable as ever.

The only real challenge was that her trust and reliance on Cedric far outweighed anything she felt for Ableson.

Cedric, of course, was happy with this arrangement. Ableson, on the other hand, felt a pang of jealousy.

The couple tried several times to talk things through with Stella, but nothing seemed to get through to her.

In fact, the more they tried, the more resistant Stella became—until one day, right

in front of Ableson, she boldly declared that she liked Cedric best.

Scarlett was stunned silent.

Ableson retreated into himself.

meanwhile, were far

personal level, hearing Stella confess her feelings was a dream come true for

as a doctor, Cedric knew better than anyone that her affection was likely just a side effect of her amnesia.

now. Since the accident, Stella seemed to have been overtaken by a hopeless schoolgirl

Cedric after leaving the hospital. The idea left Ableson deeply unsettled-so much so that he immediately asked Cedric to meet him for

or get married. But there's something you should know about her-she's got

Cedric blinked in surprise.

a university professor, had always been the picture of sophistication. Back in college, he was the golden boy-smart, good-looking, the whole package. Truth be told, Scarlett had fallen for him because

was just as

a middle-class family like theirs, the Clarkes' world was on a whole other level. The rules and expectations were endless, and Stella's free-spirited nature might

Cedric understood Ableson's concerns.

complete sincerity. "Mr. Joyner, I promise you—I do care about Dr. Joyner very much. But as her physician, I know she's still recovering. I'll make sure

you. If Stella were herself and told me she liked you, I'd

about whether

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