Chapter 789 Eleanor and Bernard abandoned their Las Vegas plans and embarked on a whirlwind journey, including a trip to the Maldives. Half a month flew by in the blink of an eye.
During this time. Hailey and Yeager Alis spent increasing amounts of time together. Despite the hospitalâs chaotic atmosphere, Yeager always found a way to visit Hailey He would bring her breakfast in the morning and act as her chauffeur at night Even during Harleyâs demanding overnight shifts, be patiently awaited her clocking off.
Every time Hailey spolled Yeager waiting for her, she felt a wave of affection. His sweetness was a rarity that melted her heart. Encouraged by these warm feelings, Hailey started to relax and enjoy occasional outings with Yeager, grabbing meals or catching a movie Their dates became more frequent, allowing them to grow closer and deepen their connection Holding hands and other affectionate gestures felt increasingly natural.
One day, after Hailey finished a night shift, she noticed Yeager standing at the entrance of her workplace, holding an umbrella as heavy rain poured down âWhy didnât you come in out of the rain?â She asked Yeager held out his hand, waiting for Hailey to put her hand in his, then said, âThe rainâs not that badâ
Hailey noticed the gloom in Yeagerâs eyes, as if he was troubled by something. So, she furrowed her brow and asked, âWhatâs up?*
Yeager, standing under his black umbrella, lifted his downcast eyes, looked at Hailey for a moment, then dropped his umbrella and pulled her into his arms.
Yeagerâs chin gently rested on Haileyâs shoulder. She froze for a second, but she didnât push him away, instead, she seemed to be trying to accept his embrace, Holding Hailey, Yeagerâs aching heart found some solace, easing the pain and sorrow in his eyes a bit.
âI couldnât save a young man in surgery tonight... Yeage said, his arm around Hailey tightening around her waist.
He thought he could save the young man, but in the end, he was powerless âSometimes I wonder, why did I become a doctor? To heal people, or to watch them leave this world?â
Hearing this, Hailey turned her head towards Yeager, seeing the look of defeat on his face, she knew he was upset because he couldnât save the young manâs life.
After a moment, Hailey mustered up the courage, wrapped her arms around Yeager, her slender, pale fingers gently stroking his back.
âDr Yeager, fate calls the shots. Even though doctors have the skills, they canât guarantee to save everyone. Donât beat yourself up over this...â
While she comforted him and patted his back, she added.
âActually, without doctors, I wouldnât know who to turn to when Iâm sick. Itâs because of doctors that so many patients have hope. So, to me, doctors are always something special..
If she hadnât been so busy working partâtime in high school, she might have hit the books harder and tried to become a doctor herself.
Haileyâs comforting words eased Yeagerâs anxiety a bit. He held onto her hand tightly, unwilling to let go.
âHailey, thanks for the pep talk.â
Hailey heard the lift in his voice, knew he was feeling a bit better, so she tried to break away from him.
âLetâs head back...â
She didnât push him away directly, she just made an excuse to leave. However, Yeager Alis, hooked on her embrace, didnât want to let go.
âIf you donât mind, can I hold you a bit longer?â
He, her boyfriend, had to ask for her permission to hug her. Thatâs messed up.
Hailey didnât reject him, she just let him hold her. But her mind wasnât on him, her eyes were scanning the surroundings.
Across the street, she spotted a Rolls Royce parked.
A man in a black suit was leaning against the car door in the rain.
He was coldly staring at them, the embracing couple.
Cars were whizzing by on the road, a blur in Haileyâs vision.
When the traffic cleared, the man at the car door, now soaking wet, got in the car.
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A big truck blocked Haileyâs view, when it passed, the RollsâRoyce was gone.
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