Chapter 37
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Chloe’s words stirred something within Ashley, a realization she could no longer brush aside. Ashley knew it was evaded the longing for a complete family, a yearning for a partner.
w it was time to confront what she had
“Alright, let’s leave that topic behind. Today, I’m treating you and Ryan to something special. Get your things ready; we’re going.” Ashley swiftly changed the subject.
At the mention of food, Chloe’s earlier discussion faded from her mind. She sprang off the couch to share this piece of news with Ryan. Observing Chloe’s excitement, Ashley chuckled to herself. Children were so easily delighted; food could instantly lift their spirits. As darkness settled, they re
y returned home content and full.
nanny informed Ashley as she entered, gesturing toward a small box in
“Ms. Garcia, a package arrived today for Dr. Garcia. I kept it unopened,” the nan the corner.
Intrigued but preoccupied, Ashley attended to her tasks first. She took the children to freshen up with the nanny before examining the box on the table.
The box was light, adorned with familiar handwriting reminiscent of the recent letter. Carefully unwrapping it, Ashley discovered a voice recorder Inside.
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Taking it to her roorn, Ashley played the recording. It commenced with some shuffling before a woman’s voice filled h
Upon recognizing the voice, Ashley’s lips curved into a chilly smile. It was Olivia and Emma scheming against her. Their voices seemed to emanate from a room with a background of beeping machines
Their intentions were clear–an investigation into Ashley’s identity with plans to take action if confirmed. They even discussed actions involving Chloe and Ryan,
It appeared Emma was determined to secure the Anderson family’s wealth by any means necessary.
Im not easily deceived. I’m afraid, Ashley remarked after listening to the recording
Beneath the recorder, she noticed a note written in the same handwriting as the letter, reading, “Dr. Garcia, I have long admired your expertise, but I was unlucky that my wife was not treated by you. She was upset by my idea of asking you to treat her. She values ethics in medicine deeply and stopped me
“I can’t ask you to postpone others for our sake, so I apologize for the letter. This recording was unintentionally made in your my wife’s phone. I hope it will help.
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Although the note was unsigned, the sincerity in the words warmed Ashley’s heart. In her medical practice, she had encountered many patients and families battling for life, but few expressed themselves with such candor. Resolved, she decided to perform the surgery for this woman, a gesture of gratitude for the recording
Ashley contacted her assistant to gather the necessary information. Swiftly, the assistant provided the patient’s medical history and family details.
Moments later, Ashley’s computer pinged with the email. Reviewing the signature, she felt reassured. The woman’s condition wasn’t complex, and Ashley was confident in the surgery’s success
Now, Ashley only needed approval from the hospital. This marked her first time “poaching a patient,
