Molly felt deeply unsettled, unable to pinpoint the reason. A few days ago, when she first saw Christopher examining that woman, standing at the doorway of the hospital room, an unexplainable sense of hostility welled up within her towards the woman.

Over the years, Christopher had treated countless female patients, among whom many had harbored secret affections for him or even openly expressed their feelings, some of which Molly had inadvertently witnessed.

Yet, she had never paid them much heed, knowing Christopher could never reciprocate such feelings.

But what was different about this woman now?

Molly racked her brain, unable to comprehend. However, she was certain of one thing: this...