Chapter 200
Chapter 200:
“We doctors have more responsibilities than just tending to patients. We also have to conduct post-operative reviews and study cases,” Tess replied, her voice steady as she drew a deep breath. She needed to keep him at bay. “Besides, you’re here to find out if I was the one who saved your life, aren’t you? Let’s just say I wasn’t and leave it at that.”
Aiden’s gaze sharpened, a chill passing through his eyes. “What I need to confirm is about the bracelet you wore back then…” His words trailed off as his eyes locked onto the bracelet now on her wrist.
Tess noticed his intense reaction and glanced at the bracelet herself, her heart skipping a beat. Could it be…?
A sudden idea flashed through her mind. Was this the bracelet he was looking for? If so, her luck might be far better than she imagined.
However, she masked her sudden surge of hope with a cool demeanor. “As I’ve mentioned, I really can’t recall which bracelet I wore that day.”
“Is this bracelet yours?” Aiden asked, his breathing labored as turmoil swept through his mind.
He had convinced himself Tess couldn’t be the woman he sought, but the bracelet adorning her wrist shattered that certainty in an instant. She was, without a doubt, that woman.
This bracelet—he would recognize it anywhere. It had haunted his dreams night after night, the only clear memory he retained of her.
“Yeah,” Tess replied with carefully measured casualness. “I found it at home after you mentioned a bracelet last time. Why? Is this the one you were talking about?”
Though her expression remained neutral, her heart thundered in her chest with anticipation.
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Aiden shut his eyes and pinched the bridge of his nose, struggling to regain his composure.
After his endless search, he’d finally found her, yet instead of joy or elation, he felt only a peculiar irritation.
“Sir, are you okay?” Tess asked with concern. “You don’t look well. If you’re feeling unwell, let me know. As a doctor, I should be able to help.”
Aiden lifted his gaze to meet hers. “Do you have any wishes?”
“Wishes?” Tess paused, momentarily taken aback, before offering a wry smile. “May the world be without any illness; that is my wish.”
“I can’t help you with that,” Aiden replied, his brow furrowed in mild frustration. “Name something within my power to grant—a wish I can actually fulfill for you.”
Confusion rippled across Tess’ features. Nothing about this moment aligned with her expectations. He’d spent so long searching for his savior, and here she stood before him. Yet where was the elation, the excitement that should have consumed him? Instead, an unsettling calmness had settled over him.
After a thoughtful pause, Tess’ lips curved into a gentle smile. “I appreciate your offer, but I’ll achieve my wishes through my own efforts. If you truly want to repay me for saving your life, a simple meal would suffice.”
“Just that?” Aiden asked, surprise lifting his eyebrows. “I could establish a hospital for you.”
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