Normally, an eardrum repair surgery required an appointment. However, Carrieâs surgery was brought
forward to the next morning.
The directors of the hospital were worried that Ryan would acquire
the hospital and transform it into a nightclub.
Ryan did not say much the previous night.
He even skipped breakfast and stood in the hallway, waiting patiently.
Seeing how restless Ryan was, Yasmin had no choice but to
accompany her boss without eating or drinking.
For the past decade, this beautiful and alluring woman has lived as Ryanâs shadow and secret guard.
Ryan lived a promiscuous lifestyle, and he changed girlfriends as quickly as he changed clothes. The
sole exception was his female
secretary.
Whenever Ryan attended significant events that required a female companion, he never brought
anyone else but Yasmin. Some ignorant individuals would even mistake her for Ryanâs girlfriend.
Ryan often couldnât be bothered to explain and would simply laugh heartily while saying, âBrother,
youâve got a good eye!â
However, Yasmin understood their situation all too well.
It was impossible between her and Ryan Their relationship was purely employer-employee.
She knew Ryan very well. Despite his flirtatious nature, he made it
clear from the beginning with every woman he was with.
He only engaged in flings and refused to marry them.
Even if he were to marry, he would imitate Wyatt Thompson from
Hatchbay with his four wives.
In fact, he would double it!
But this time, Ryanâs attitude toward Carrie exceeded her
understanding of him!
âMr. Hoffman, the surgery will take a while. Please sit down and rest.â
Yasmin warmly advised him from the side.
âIâm not tired.â Ryan stared at the door of the operating room, hist
heart filled with anxiety.
âItâs just a minor surgery with almost no failure rate. You really donât need to worry too muchâ¦â
âHow can I not worry? What if her hearing declines? What if there are other complications? What if her
hearing gets worse than the other
old ladies when sheâs older?â
Ryan roared out his concerns. Yasmin couldnât help but feel that she might be the one who needed
hearing aids instead of Carrie.
âDamn it, Bethany!â Ryan glared with bloodthirsty, crimson eyes.
He punched the wall and swore, âI wonât let this slide, Iâll break Bethanyâs ribs, regardless of whether
Carrieâs ears get better.â
Yasmin shivered. She hesitated for a moment before summoning her
courage to ask, âMr. Hoffman, can I ask you a question?â
âWhat?â
âHave you fallen for Ms. Carrie?â
Ryan was stunned. His heartbeat was pounding hard against his ribs.
âDo I love her?â he thought.
Indeed, he had fallen in love with Carrie, and it seemed that he could no longer hide behind the excuse
that she was just Justinâs sister.
Her every frown and smile tickled his heart, and her silly appearance
amused him.
She aroused his frozen heart with affection and gave him a strong
desire to protect her.
However, Carrie was Shannonâs daughter.
This fact alone was enough to leave an insurmountable gap between
them.
âYasmin, I do like Carrie, but thatâs as far as it can go.â
Ryan pressed his hands against the wall and hung his head.
His knuckles, which had struck the wall, were still slightly swollen and
bruised.
They were just as red as his eyes at this moment.