“Alright, let’s invite Yulia for dinner tonight. My treat.” Stanley put on his white coat that was hanging on the rack.
“Sure.”
Then, Stanley left with the nurse.
Natalie did not stay any longer. She closed his office door and prepared to leave as well.
Just as she left the doctors’ office building and walked past the garden, a gentle female voice called out to her, “Is that you, Ms. Smith?”
Natalie stopped and turned towards the voice.
She was slightly taken aback to see Jacqueline smiling at her from her wheelchair. She was in a wig and dressed in a hospital gown. “Ms. Graham.”
She did not expect to see Jacqueline here at all.
“Indeed, it’s you, Ms. Smith. I thought I was mistaken.” Jacqueline controlled her wheelchair to come before Natalie.
With a smile, Natalie asked her, “What are you doing here, Ms. Graham? Isn’t there anyone with you?”
“Yes, there is. He is just helping me grab my jacket, that’s it.” Jacqueline took a glance at the doctors’ office building and immediately asked, “Are you here to see Dr. Quinn, Ms. Smith?”
“Yes, I am.” Natalie nodded.
“Then, could I ask what is your relationship with Dr. Quinn?” Jacqueline blinked and asked her curiously.
Natalie tousled her hair and replied, “We are friends.”
“Is that so? I thought you were his girlfriend. I think that you look quite compatible.” Jacqueline pouted in disappointment.
Natalie smiled with slight embarrassment. “How is that possible? Don’t say that, Ms. Graham.”
“I am just saying the truth. However… never mind. Ms. Smith, could I trouble you to help me sit there? It’s not too comfortable here in the wheelchair.” Jacqueline pointed at the lounge chair behind Natalie.
Taking a look at the chair, Natalie nodded. She then stepped forward to help Jacqueline get up from her wheelchair.
However, just as Natalie was about to help Jacqueline onto the lounge chair, Jacqueline suddenly fell onto her and her entire body weight landed on Natalie.
Natalie lost her balance and tumbled onto the ground.
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