Chapter 20
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William gazed down, his fingers gently tucking her loose hair behind her ear, revealing her delicate profile.
She looked peaceful in sleep, almost innocent. That was how most saw Kaylee – gentle, kind, easygoing. But William knew another side of her her strength, her pure Heart.
No wonder she didn’t remember him.
Back then, illness had left him a shadow of himself. He looked nothing like he did now.
Years ago, discovering she was Alex’s girlfriend, he’d resigned himself to being just her uncle–in–law.
But thankfully…
Fate had other plans.
The next day, William’s car dropped her at the hospital.
After changing, she checked on Anne, got the consent forms signed, and headed to surgery.
The stent procedure was routine for Kaylee now. Ninety minutes later, everything was perfect.
Leaving the OR, still in her surgical coat, she found three people waiting.
William and Alex’s parents.
“Surgery was successful. Everything’s fine.”
She briefed them quickly before heading to her office.
Half an hour later, Anne woke up. Kaylee checked her vitals gave post–op instructions and left.
Just reaching her office…
“Dr. Lawson!”
She turned to see a middle–aged woman with a stylish bob hurrying over with a young man. It was Mary, her patient from the clinic.
“Mrs. Nelson, how are you feeling?”
“Thanks to you, nearly recovered. Discharge soon, though still on medication.”
Mary beamed gratefully.
“That’s wonderful. Rest well, and no late nights.”
“A small thank you gift.” Mary held out designer shopping bags.
“I’m sorry, we can’t accept gifts,” Kaylee refused politely.
This isn’t a medical gift! Just appreciation.” Mary smiled warmly.
The bags were clearly expensive designer brands.
“Mrs. Nelson, I have patients waiting. Please don’t make me call security.”
Mary withdrew the gifts but pulled the young man forward. “This is my son, Marcus. Twenty–eight, Harvard
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Chapter 20
Business School, single…”
“Mrs. Nelson, I really need to…‘
“Just exchange numbers! I’ll go.”
Marcus Nelson looked Kaylee over with obvious interest. “Mom likes you. She insisted I meet you. So, are you single?”
His tone dripped condescension.
Before Kaylee could respond…
“Kay.”
That familiar voice.
William appeared beside her, brushing hair from her face with surprising tenderness. “You’ve been in surgery for hours. You should rest.”
Marcus’s arrogance vanished instantly. “Mr. Morgan,” he said, suddenly deferential.
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