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    Even though Brenna knew the photo scandal had pushed Gracie to the brink, she remained convinced she had nothing to do with it and that Ethan wasn’t responsible either.


    A weight seemed to lift off Ethan’s shoulders, and his trust in Brenna only grew stronger. He believed she was not the one who had spread that photo. “I know. I will handle the matter. I’m only in the hospital because Gracie has no family in this city. I have to take care of her.”


    He offered more details, wanting to make sure Brenna didn’t get the wrong idea about his involvement with Gracie.


    Momentster, the doctor came out of the room. Ethan promised Brenna, “I’ll let you know if there are any new developments.”


    Then, after ending the call, he turned his attention to the doctor. “How is she?”<fncea3> Discover more novels at find?novel</fncea3>


    The doctor paused before saying, “May I ask, what is your rtionship to the patient?”


    Ethan nced into the room, seeing Gracie stare nkly up at the ceiling.


    Facing the doctor, he replied, “I’m her supervisor in thepany.”


    A flicker of surprise crossed the doctor’s face. “You’re not her boyfriend? She mentioned your name three times and said she wanted you by her side during our entire conversation.”


    Ethan had no interest in discussing his private affairs, so he kept his silence. The doctor thought Ethan looked familiar but could not ce where they had met. But seeing how cold he was, the doctor decided not to ask.


    Keeping things straightforward, the doctor said, “She has been diagnosed with depression and is currently on medication. Do your best not to upset her.” A frown…


    A crease appeared on Ethan’s forehead as difort settled in. So, the doctor was suggesting that he shouldply with Gracie’s wishes to avoid causing her any more stress?


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    He waspletely unwilling to do so.


    He responded coolly, “Okay.”


    After a few more routine instructions, the doctor turned to leave, and Ethan had no follow-up questions.


    It was Neville who followed the doctor, asking for more details.


    “Ethan,e inside. I want to speak with you.”


    Just as Ethan was preparing to leave, Gracie’s voice called him back. Reluctantly, Ethan entered the room, feeling burdened by Gracie’s situation, trapped without a way out.


    “Focus on getting better,” he said. “I’ll make sure the issue with the photo is handled. I’ll also arrange for a caregiver to help take care of you.”


    Realization flickered across Gracie’s face as she sensed Ethan meant to leave. She reached for him, but he remained out of reach.


    Her voice was pleading. “Don’t leave me, Ethan. I don’t want a stranger looking after me. I need you. You’re the only one I have here. Please, I’m begging you. Don’t go.”


    “Gracie, there’s still a lot I need to take care of at work,” Ethan said.


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