"Dr. Adamms," Lori's attending physician signaled to Declan with her eyes, then turned to him and said, "For such a minor surgery, it's unnecessary for you to perform it yourself."

Declan averted his gaze, not recalling where he might have seen Eileen before.

After all, all beautiful women resembled each other.

Perhaps he was overthinking it.

He looked to the attending physician.

Since their discussion last night, he had been insistent that himself perform the surgery.

Seeing him eagerness, Declan agreed, "Very well."

The attending physician let out a long breath of relief upon receiving his consent, instructing the anesthesiologist, "Prepare the anesthesia quickly."

The anesthesiologist picked up the syringe...