Why did Finn have to tell her at the research center?
Still, entering the building just then, Irene called out, "Finn?"
He usually would be scuttering toward her whenever he saw her before, but he was nowhere to be seen today.
Or maybe he was not around?
But he sounded like he was already there when he called her just now.
"Finn—"
Before she finished, there was a pop just then, and confetti shot into the air.
Then, a group of her colleagues streamed into the lobby, encircling her as the colorful confetti and party poppers floated down over her, landing on her hair and shoulders.
She was left staring blankly—what was going on here?
Finn suddenly appeared out of nowhere, exclaiming, "Congratulations!"
Irene appeared dumbstruck. "For what?"
"The patient with the artificial heart woke up and is perfectly healthy, showing no signs of discomfort, organ rejection, or other conditions."
Irene was actually surprised. "He woke up already?"
She smiled as Finn nodded.
"There's more good news," he then said.
Still, Irene quickly guessed it this time. "The medical board approved it?"
Finn nodded, and Irene was jubilant.
It was certainly worth celebrating!
"Anyway, we're going out to celebrate tonight. You haven't bought us dinner ever since you became director. How does tonight sound?"
"Alright." Irene smiled. "Everything is on me tonight, but I'm not going."
"Why not?" Finn asked. "It would be pointless without you! You're the main event."
"I have things to do at home," Irene excused herself. "I can't leave…"
Someone joked just then, "Who doesn't know that Director Spencer has a rich husband? What's the agenda for tonight?"
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