With calm determination, Matthew turned to Farris and dered, “You’re Ste’s attending physician.


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    I’ll find a morepetent doctor for her.


    ”


    Each word wasced with a chilling intensity.


    Then, as if to drive his point home, he added, “Ste is my wife.


    I couldn’t care less about her past.


    ”


    Having made his statement, Matthew pushed the door open, ready to leave.


    Just outside the room, Mina stood frozen, her face etched with anxiety.


    Consumed by guilt, she cast her gaze downward and sidestepped, avoiding any interaction with Matthew.


    Matthew shot her a cold nce but said nothing as he retrieved the medical records and made his exit.


    As his footsteps grew fainter, Mina dared to lift her head.


    She let out a sigh of relief, regaining herposure before entering Farris’ office.


    Standing before his desk, Farris frowned upon seeing Mina.


    Before he could inquire further, Mina fired her question, her voice tinged with urgency.


    “Is what you just revealed true? Were you involved with Ste?”


    Farris’ brow furrowed even deeper.


    Displeased with Mina’s persistence, he responded coldly, “That’s a private matter, and it’s none of your concern.


    If it’s not work-rted, I’d appreciate it if you could leave.


    ”


    “Farris!” Mina couldn’t contain her frustration.


    She struggled to ept how Farris was treating her as a mere colleague, despite their impending marriage.


    “Don’t you understand that I love you?” Mina’s eyes welled with tears.


    “I’ve loved you my entire life.


    How can you treat me this way?”


    She reached out to hold Farris’ hand, but he pulled away firmly, rejecting her advances.


    “Mina, this is our working hours,” Farris stated coldly.


    “I’ve never harbored any affection for you, and I hope you won’t utter such words again.


    Otherwise, we can’t be friends anymore.


    ”


    Mina’s eyes welled up with sadness.


    After a prolonged silence, she said in a choked voice, “I’ve known you for so long.


    How can you treat me like this for Ste, who already has a husband.


    ”


    Her love for Farris had ignited at first sight.


    She tried to keep up with Farris and dedicated herself to bing a top student.


    It was so she could work alongside him in the same hospital.


    She had tirelessly created opportunities to meet him.


    Yet, despite her years of effort, she couldn’tpete with Ste, who had only recently entered his life.


    Brushing away her tears, Minaughed bitterly as she looked at Farris, her expression filled with sorrow.