Felix strolled back downstairs, his eyes catching Carol as she sat on a hospital garden bench, thumbing a response into her phone.
He ambled over, playfully ruffling her hair. Carol, sensing his approach, inhaled a teasing sniff.
"No wonder I always catch this sweet scent on you. You've been sneaking off to the hospital, huh? And here I was, worried you might be having an affair."
She rose to her feet, looping her arm in his.
"A friend of mine said the new surgeon is flying in this week. He's gonna oversee your cousin’s operation himself. It's all under control."
"Okay."
"So, we heading home? I'm craving your pot roast, the kind that falls off the bone."
"Carol."
"What's up?"
She was lost in thoughts of food when he called her name with such gravity. A pang of anxiety hit her; it sounded like he was about to drop some serious news.
"Thanks."
It was nothing, really. Just a phone call for her. But if it meant she could wrangle a few extra home-cooked meals out of him, she wasn't going to complain.
With a quick hop, Carol piggybacked onto Felix, her legs clasping around his waist.
"I'm beat. These heels are killing me. Carry me? Oh, and the nurse mentioned there's a park nearby. Let's check it out before we head home."
His hands instinctively caught her legs, and she hummed a tune, resting her chin on his shoulder.
For this medical favor, she'd pulled strings with the Miller family, a mere mention to Abner that a friend was in need. Abner, who never bothered with the details, agreed on the spot. Just like when Maja needed Phelps’ expertise, Abner had been the one to arrange it.
The surgeon arrived promptly, and Felix had been run off his feet with hospital visits to Listina. Carol hadn't given it much thought; she even considered sneaking in to help out, knowing he was juggling jobs and had no time to spare.
She skipped her shift at the diner that afternoon, choosing to simmer a hearty porridge at home before heading to the hospital alone.
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What is wrong that the author has not updated this novel in over a month or is there somewhere else that I can continue reading the novel from chapter 1951 upwards? Do tell, please. Thanks....
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Author, why are there no updates after almost 2 weeks? What's going on with the updates,Author? Do update soon....
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Playing too much with my emotions. It’s been 9 days and no updates. What is going on with Fitch and Zoey?...
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Why are there no updates yet, Author. We've all been waitibg for quite a while now. Please, update soon, Author. Thanks....
Author, my thoughts on the book. When are You going to write on Cornelia and Omar Casson's romance? You made no mention, describing in detail how Maja and Uan's white wedding ceremony went. Also, you didn't write on Carol's baby delivery. What about Tyler's romance. Is there closure on Phelps Herrington being truly certified dead, so also his twin brother? Dylan's research institute "little girl", what became of her and Dylan's romance? Beck's blind dates, what were the results, is he married now, so also Dylan to his "little girl"? Why hasn't Ian's father- Steven come forward to meet Maja's parents as the in-laws meeting each other especially with his supposed past with Lillian; Maja's mother. I hope I won't remain curious for too long on the aforementioned issues, Author. Thanks for doing a good job on Zoey and Fitch's romance, though. Kudos....