I hadn't expected Caspian to be so persistent.
His message was quite long: "Selena, I don't care if you're single or trapped in a marriage. I only care about whether you're happy. I feel like you're not, and I can't just stand by and do nothing. I'm still going to pursue you, even if it's considered immoral."
I read the message over and over, even tapping into his profile to confirm it was really him.
Why would Caspian send something like this?
Knowing I was married but still wanting to pursue me—that was definitely crossing a line.
It was the very definition of being the other man.
More importantly, I had just told him that Ferris and I had resolved our issues, that we were slowly repairing our relationship and starting over.
Why was Caspian still pushing this?
I stared at the screen for a long time before carefully typing my reply: "Dr. Cross, thank you for your care and concern. But I'm not struggling with my relationship right now, and I don't feel unhappy. Besides, you're an exceptional man. There are surely more amazing women out there for you."
I made my stance clear and rejected him, hoping he would drop it.
But Caspian didn't reply.
I didn't dwell on it, pouring all my attention into writing up medical records.
Halfway through, I suddenly heard a faint noise by the door.
It sounded like someone pacing outside.
Was it a patient needing me?
I stopped typing and called out toward the door, "Who is it?"
No one answered.
The pacing sound vanished instantly.


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