Christopher had just taken Zoe's temperature and was about to jot it down in her medical file when her words caused him to pause for a moment.

He had spent many years in this hospital, and countless patients or fellow doctors addressed him as "Dr. Rivers".

There were many whom he didn't even recognize.

But the way Zoe addressed him now seemed to carry more than just a casual greeting.

It felt like the tone exchanged between acquaintances.

So, Christopher turned his gaze towards the unfamiliar face on the hospital bed and asked, "Do you know me?"

The servant must have gone out to fetch something for Zoe, leaving only...