The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 97

Good friends? Learn from?

These were clearly positive words, but why did they suddenly sound so bitterly sarcastic?

Was Zoey trying to start trouble?

But why? We weren't in the same department, and she didn't know Ferris and I were married. Was it just because I had stolen the spotlight in the conference room?

She was usually so polite and sweet. Surely she wouldn't stoop that low, would she?

While I was puzzling over this, her crisp voice rang out from next door again. "Passion and friendliness are noble traits of us from Capital General. Just look at Dr. Evelyn Yates and Professor Rhodes—they're great friends. So I want to learn from Selena and broaden my horizons. We shouldn't hold prejudices just because someone works at a different hospital. Right, Ferris?"

So that was what she had been worried about.

"Of course, maintaining Capital General's reputation comes first."

Her voice gradually faded away. Judging by her cheerful tone, Ferris had more than likely successfully coaxed her.

He always had an extraordinary amount of patience for her.

But for me, the woman who shared his bed, there was nothing but suspicion and blame.

By the time the observation session ended, the sun was already setting. The organizers announced that the final event of the seminar would be a river cruise to enjoy the night view and local cuisine.

The evening temperature in Skye City was similar to that of Port Capital. I had a feeling my current physical state wouldn't handle it well, but since everyone else was going, I couldn't be the odd one out. So I followed the group onto the cruise ship.

They called it enjoying the river view, but a more accurate description would be watching Skye City's famous light show. It took place in the restaurant on the second floor, with free seating and grouping.

I recalled the days just after we got our marriage license. I had cautiously asked Ferris when we were going to take our wedding photos, but he brushed me off, claiming he was too busy with work.

In three years, the only photo we had together was the one stuck to our marriage certificate.

Let alone casual travel photos like this.

"What's wrong? Is it inconvenient?" Noticing I hadn't taken the phone, Zoey's confused eyes darted across my face before turning to Ferris. "With the look on Selena's face, it's almost like she's afraid of violating your portrait rights."

She was half-joking, but Ferris took it seriously. As his calm, unwavering gaze landed on my face, I heard him say indifferently, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Dr. Hayes."

He spoke politely, but his message was crystal clear. He was going to take a photo with Zoey, and he expected his wife to be the one taking it.