Marcus, looking impeccably dressed and utterly composed, was an enigma.
Sophia began awkwardly. "Marcus, um, did your check-up go well?"
Marcus gave a dismissive snort. "Thanks to you, it went very well."
For some reason, hearing the words "very well" made Sophia's chest feel heavy and congested. Unsettling discomfort washed over her.
Was Marcus' idea of 'going well' suggesting some kind of 'harmony' between him and that nurse?
Her mind whirled with this thought, making Sophia feel like she was about to explode with fury.
Dr. Tam approached respectfully. "Mr. Marcus, where is our nurse? I don't see her around."
Marcus' icy eyes met Dr. Tam's. His tone was ice cold as he said, "She got what she wanted and left."
Dr. Tam looked puzzled. "But why is her phone switched off?"
"How should I know? Our relationship is purely professional. Even though we shared a fleeting moment today, it's not my place to know about her phone issues, is it?"
Dr. Tam looked embarrassed. "Er... yes. You're right, Mr. Marcus. I apologize for the inappropriate question. Our nurse should have informed me after completing your check-up. I'll have to have a word with her when she returns."
Marcus cast a cold glance at the doctor and fell silent.
Sophia's face was a picture of total discomfort.
The 'fleeting moment' Marcus mentioned was like a thorn, which pierced her heart brutally.
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