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    Wesley waited silently, expecting more from Elena.


    Elena spoke slowly, “I won’t be performing surgery on Gerald—”


    “What are you trying to say?” Karen interrupted, anger rising.


    Elena met her gaze steadily and exined, “I propose a conservative approach for now. I will use traditional methods to manage the tumor’s growth and reassess his condition after one month.”


    Karen dismissed the idea outright, saying, “That sounds utterly ineffective.”


    Wesley nodded. “Alright, let’s proceed with that treatment for a month.”


    Karen felt like she was losing her mind. She couldn’t believe Wesley actually trusted Elena’s ability to cure Gerald.


    Elena wasted no time and began treating Gerald.


    Karen wouldn’t stop talking, so Elena simply waved her off and sent her out. After about an hour, Elena finally stepped out of the room and headed downstairs.


    Karen was gone. The only person left was Wesley, lounging in the living room, speaking into his phone with his gaze downcast.


    Elena didn’t bother saying goodbye. She just walked straight to the door. She had already made her stance clearst time, and it was obvious Wesley hadn’t taken it well. This time, he didn’t say a single word to her the entire time. She figured he shared her sentiment. Once Gerald was back to full health, she and Wesley wouldn’t have a reason to cross paths again.


    Gerald’s condition wasplicated, and Elena hadn’t been able to gather all the information she needed in one visit. Like it or not, she would have toe back every day for a whole month to treat him.


    Elena was just about to step out when Wesley’s voice cut through the silence. “I’ll take you back.”


    Elena froze for a second, caught off guard, but quickly shook her head. “No need.”


    Before she could finish, he was already grabbing his coat and heading her way. He stepped outside and frowned when he saw her still standing there. His brow twitched in irritation. “What are you standing there for? I have a meeting to get to.”


    Elena pressed her lips together but didn’t say a word. His impatience annoyed her. She never asked for a ride in the first ce.


    Wesley’s tone was t, almost businesslike. “During the treatment period, we’ll make sure you have everything you need.”


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    The meaning behind his words was clear. The only reason he was offering her a ride was because she was treating Gerald—not because he actually wanted to.


    Elena wasn’t nning on epting the ride. But his attitude made her change her mind. She wasn’t in the mood to walk, and there was no point refusing a free ride. Since she hadn’t taken any payment from the Spencer family, this was her way of settling the debt of gratitude. If she charged her standard rate, a case asplicated as Gerald’s would easily cost fifty million.


    Felix pulled up at the entrance. Wesley was already seated inside.


    Elena pulled the door open and slipped inside. She moved toward the window, making sure to keep as much distance as possible between herself and Wesley. As soon as they reached the Harper family estate, Elena wasted no time. She stepped out and shut the door firmly behind her.


    Felix stole a nce at Wesley, who was clearly in a bad mood. He couldn’t help but feel a little sympathy for him.


    For the next week, Wesley showed up promptly every day to pick Elena up.


    With each meeting, the distance between them only seemed to grow colder. They spoke only when necessary—strictly about Gerald’s condition. Not a single extra word was exchanged.


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