Jessica touched her arm and said, "I'm really not used to how you and Leonardo address each other now...."
She shook her head, "How dramatic it is! I have never seen such a scene on TV."
Summer laughed out and said, "It's normal as Mr. Emerson and I are basically strangers now."
Jessica thought of Summer saying that Leonardo was smart.
"In fact, Leonardo is a man of exceptional intelligence." Jessica didn't want to talk with Summer about Leonardo anymore and changed the topic, "I have some old photos, and I'll send them to you. They are proof of your life in the past."
Summer nodded, "Alright. Thank you."
"Don't mention it. We've been friends for so many years!" Jessica shook the car key in her hand, "Don't you want me to drive you home?"
Summer shook her head, "No need. Hurry up and go home."
As she insisted on not letting Jessica drive her back, Jessica had to leave.
After Jessica drove away, Summer went home by taxi.
She had planned to go home directly. However, being caught in a traffic jam halfway, the driver took a detour. Summer therefore passed Stanley's psychological clinic on her way home.
Then, Summer got off at his clinic.
As soon as she entered, the receptionist smiled and asked, "Hello, do you have an appointment?"
"No, I'm here to look for someone." Summer looked inside after she finished speaking.
It was her first time visiting here. It was just like home, which made her feel warm. It also looked new.
The receptionist was shocked for a moment before asking politely, "Who are you looking for?"
Summer said, "Stanley."
A look of surprise flashed across the receptionist's eyes as she involuntarily sized up Summer. She asked, "You're looking for Mr. Stanley? May I know your surname?"
The receptionist asked in a polite manner, yet her tone was full of doubt and questioning.
Summer had heard from Stanley that his clinic was small. He also asked her to come to him in her spare time.
It turned out that Stanley was rather busy. To visit him, one needed an appointment.
"Given he's busy, forget it. I have nothing urgent anyway." Summer just dropped in on Stanley. Since Stanley was busy, she'd better not bother him.
The receptionist did not say anything anymore.
All of a sudden, there came the sound of footsteps as well as people talking.
Summer turned round and saw Stanley and the other two people walking out of a room.
Beside him were a middle-aged woman and a teenage boy.
It looked like the woman taking her son to visit the psychologist.
Obviously, Stanley was surprised to see Summer. He hurriedly instructed the assistant to send the two out after talking with the woman for a while. Then, he strode towards Summer.
Stanley walked to Summer and asked with a concerned expression, "Why do you suddenly come here? What happened?"
As soon as the receptionist saw Stanley's expression, she was dumbfounded.
Wasn't Mr. Stanley, who was young and successful, single?
Before Summer replied, Stanley put his arms around her shoulders, "Let's go inside."
Feeling uncomfortable, Summer shook off his hands as soon as she entered his office.
Stanley didn't care and poured her a cup of warm water.
Summer took the water and said, "Thank you. Actually, I just drop in on my way home."
Stanley asked, pretending not to care, "Where did you go?"
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