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Losing to My Substitute (Katerina and Joshu) novel Chapter 59

Chapter 30 

Ivan forced himself to calm down, sliding his identification documents across the desk to the nursing home administrator

The administrator frowned, not bothering to look at the papers, and instead spread his hands apologetically

Sorry, sír, I cannot accommodate your request. Our nursing home has no available rooms for you to check into.” 

Furthermore, from what I understand, you initially had no intention of staying here. This facility is intended for mental or physical healing. If you have problems to resolve, I suggest seeking other methods.” 

And please refrain from lingering at the entrance for extended periodsit disrupts our operations and causes us significant inconvenience.” 

The administrator’s refusal was blunt and merciless

Ivan lowered his head and slowly walked out of the office

As he passed through the hallway, he spotted Eva hurrying along with a box of supplies meant for the residents. She clearly intended to slip by unnoticed

Unfortunately, things didn’t go as she hopedIvan’s sharp eyes caught her

Miss Eva, please wait a moment!” 

Eva quickened her pace, clutching the box tightly

But Ivan jogged to catch up, blocking her path

Eva looked down at the man before her with wary eyes, her tone cautious

Sir, what do you want?” 

Ivan raised his hand, palm down, trying his best to appear nonthreatening

Apologies. I just wanted to ask you to give my number to Linda. Please tell her that I’ll stay here and wait for her. If she wants to see me, she can call me.” 

Losing to My Substitute 

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Chapter 30 

After speaking, he lowered his eyes, a bitter smile tugging at his lips

Our divorce isn’t finalized yet. Some things need to be resolved, once and for all.” 

Eva hesitated but eventually accepted the business card from him before hurrying off

As Ivan left the nursing home, he glanced back toward the direction Linda had disappeared the night before. A flicker of sorrow and resolution passed through his gaze

Linda, please see me one more time.” 

That’s all he said?” 

Rachel stared at the business card Ivan had given Eva, turning it over in her hand with a look of 

disbelief

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