"Morning, Hannah!"

Ashton's greeting and smile made Hannah's heart skip a beat. She nodded slightly in return.

"Morning, Doc," Hannah replied with a small smile. "Ashton."

Since returning from Japan, Hannah had felt more awkward around Ashton, and she tried her best to hide it. But Ashton remained the same, which made Hannah nervous because of the unfamiliar feelings growing inside her.

"Did you take your vitamins?" Ashton asked.

The question felt different to Hannah. He probably asked all his staff or patients the same thing—or so she guessed. But why did it bother her? Why did it make her happy? She hadn't understood her own heart lately.

"Yes, I...