In less than twenty minutes, the taxi pulled up to the hospital, and I quickly made my way through the familiar corridors straight to his private office.

When I stepped into the room, Doctor Lucian was sitting behind his mahogany desk, looking through some medical files. The moment he raised his head and his eyes landed on me, he completely froze. He stared at me with wide, unblinking eyes, looking at me like a lost person who couldn't quite comprehend the stunning girl standing in his doorway.

"Good morning, Doctor Lucian," I greeted softly, offering him a sweet, confident smile as I smoothed down the front of my new skirt....