The Officer's Runaway Wife & Secret Son novel Chapter 204

Emily asked, "What about Internal Medicine then?"

"While Internal Medicine doesn't have night surgeries, they have to write papers for title promotions. High rate of receding hairlines," Noah said with a straight face.

Emily's mouth twitched. "...Then I'll look outside. Star athletes, finance new money. With Clara's looks, who knows how many will line up."

Noah: "A line is a good thing. But when you filter them, you'd best set the threshold high."

Emily caught his drift and asked, "You mean ordinary guys can't make the cut?"

"I mean, Clara deserves the best. No need to rush into finding a substitute."

With that, he gave a polite nod to both of them. "It's windy out. Go upstairs soon."

Watching Noah walk into the stairwell carrying his bags, Emily tutted twice.

Clara laughed and opened the door to get out. "Stop analyzing. I'm going."

Climbing to the fourth floor, Clara took out her key, only to notice a sliver of light coming from the crack in the door.

A burglar?

Her heart jumped. She clutched her bag tighter, lightened her steps, and pressed her ear against the door panel.

Not only was there movement inside, but it was also quite loud.

The next second, the door was yanked open from the inside.

"Surprise—!"

With a pop, confetti and glitter rained down from the ceiling, covering her in a crackling shower.

Simon stood there holding a bottle of champagne, wearing loungewear and a headband that read "Long Live Singlehood," smiling beautifully.

"Surprised? Unexpected? Congratulations to Ms. Clara for escaping the sea of suffering and gaining a new life!"

Clara was startled, taking a moment to react.

She picked a ribbon off her head. "Why are you back? Didn't you say you were filming rainbows over there?"

"Screw the rainbows, nothing is more important than you getting your certificate!"

Clara felt a sudden lump in her throat. Before she could feel touched, Simon dragged her inside.

"Come, come. Non-alcoholic champagne, specially prepared for you and our little Peanut."

She looked around the room.

Balloons covered the floor. The table was filled with the fruits and snacks she loved, along with a huge bouquet of red roses.

A banner hung on the wall:

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