The Officer's Runaway Wife & Secret Son novel Chapter 53

Passing by the pediatric outpatient clinic, a mother pushed a stroller past her. The little pink bundle in the stroller waved its babbling hands.

Clara stared at those chubby little arms, her mind wandering.

If she had a child...

Clara shut that thought down before it could take root.

"Waaaah, I want a balloon..."

"Stop! Don't run!"

A little boy in a down jacket rushed out, not watching where he was going at all, and crashed headfirst into Clara's legs.

Clara was already feeling lightheaded. The impact caused her high heels to twist, and she uncontrollably fell backward.

A hand steadied her back firmly, while another hand lightly supported her elbow.

It maintained distance while giving her enough support.

"Careful."

The man's voice came from above—warm and clean.

Still shaken, Clara regained her footing and looked up.

She was met with a refined, handsome face. White coat, cashmere sweater, the epitome of scholarly elegance.

His badge read: Director of Pediatrics, Noah Carter.

Clara withdrew her hand and took a half-step back. "Thank you."

Noah let go and looked down at her. "You look pale. Low blood sugar?"

"I'm fine. Thank you, Doctor."

The boy who had crashed into her was grabbed by his mother, looking over with teary eyes.

"Apologize to the lady, quickly!" The parent pressed the child's head down.

"Sorry, ma'am..."

Clara didn't want to make a fuss with a child and shook her head. "It's okay."

Noah took a lollipop from his pocket, crouched down, and handed it to the little boy.

"Run slower next time. Not only will you hurt yourself, but you'll also hit the pretty lady, and she'll hurt too."

The parent thanked him and apologized repeatedly before dragging the child away.

Noah stood up and took out another candy, offering it to Clara.

"Have one? It raises blood sugar quickly."

Clara looked at the candy and frowned. "I don't eat candy."

She didn't want to linger in a place like a hospital, so she turned to leave, but Noah called out to her from behind.

"Clara."

Clara looked back. "...You know me?"

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