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Amell?" | asked, crossing my arms. After all, | was the one who'd signed off his leave, and he wasn't supposed to

be back at work until next month. A faint smirk crossed his face. "lI was bored. And Jessica just got back to work

today, so | figured I'd cdown here."

"Suit yourself," | replied, my tone indifferent as I looked past him. That's when | noticed the security guard who'd

accompanied me, standing a few steps behind Amell. His expression was serious, maybe even tense, and it

made my stomach tighten. Something was wrong. "Are you alright?" | asked, concern slipping into my voice.

He shook his head, looking uneasy. "Ma'am, | really need to speak with you."

| nodded, gesturing toward my office. "Con in." If nothing else, | was grateful for the distraction, even if it

brought more tension to my day.

As the guard walked past Amell and into my office, | felt a little guilty for how curt I'd been with him. Glancing

back at Amell, | softened slightly. "Please, take it easy on that leg," | said quietly.

"I'll do that if you promise to take it easy on yourself too," he bargained, a gentle smile on his face.

"I will," I assured him.

He nodded, still smiling, before turning to head toward the elevator. | watched him maneuver with his crutches, a

part ofwanting to offer help, but I held back, letting him be. He disappeared as the elevator doors closed.

When | stepped into my office, | found Fred seated, beads of sweat dotting his forehead. It struckas strange,

and | quickly glanced at the thermostat to make sure the room wasn't too warm. "Are you okay?" | asked, my

concern growing. He shook his head, looking uncomfortable. "I'm not feeling too good, ma'am."

Without hesitation, | moved closer, squatting down beside him, ready to assess him. "Can you tellexactly

how you're feeling?"

He flushed slightly, looking embarrassed. "I don't know if it was something | ate, but I've been having a runny

stomach. I've used the restroom so many times I've lost count, and now I'm feeling pretty weak."

It was clear he needed hydration. "Alright, I'm going to assign you a ward so you can get srest. I'll have one

of the nurses set up an IV infusion to help you regain your strength. That should get you back on your feet soon

enough."

"I don't need an infusion," he insisted, trying to wave off my suggestion. "I just need to lie down for a few

minutes. | should be fine after srest."

Of course, | understood the need for rest, but his condition seemed more serious than he was letting on. "Take

the whole day off," I said. "Go back to the manor and rest. You'll be better off that way."

He blinked in surprise at my suggestion. "I don't mind lying here for just a few minutes," he said, clearly still not

convinced.

"You'll feel better if you're comfortable," | insisted. "Take the car, go home, and have a proper rest. That's the

best thing for you right now."

He hesitated for a moment, then nodded gratefully. "Alright, I'll take your advice. Callwhen you're ready to

pick up the boys from school or head home. I'll cget you."

| waved him off with a reassuring smile. "It's fine. | can find my way home."

He seemed a little skeptical at first, but eventually agreed. As he stood to leave, | couldn't help but notice how

sunken his eyes looked. It was clear he hadn't been resting properly, and | made a mental note to give him more

toff to recover fully. He needed it.

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complex surgeries | would be performing tomorrow when the familiar buzz of my alarm went off, signaling that it

was tto pick up the boys from school. With a slight sigh, realized I'd need to shift my focus for the rest of the

day. decided to take the work hwithinstead of continuing to stay at the office. The boys had been

looking forward topicking them up today, and I didn't want to let them down.

As | made my way toward the entrance, | pulled out my phone to try and book a cab. "Are you leaving already?"

| lifted my head in surprise, momentarily distracted by Amell's voice. He was standing near the doorway, looking

like he had just been in a discussion with a patient. His posture was relaxed, but his eyes briefly flicked to his

wristwatch.

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reason, then turned to dismiss the young man he'd been speaking with. After that, he stepped toward me, his

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asked, looking pasttoward the parking lot. "I noticed your car wasn't there when | left for a quick lunch

earlier."

| paused for a moment, a bit surprised by his observation. "No, he's not back yet," | replied, then gave a small

shrug. "I'll just take a cab today. It's no big deal."

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