Said I didn’t Love Him But I Lied

“Constantly check on Bed 9 tonight.”

Everleigh was in the corridor of the hospital as she just finished her rounds with a group of interns. As she strode down the corridor, she skimmed through the medical records and checked the interns’ works.

“Dr. Trevino, the patient on Bed 8 clearly has ruptured ectopic pregnancy. Why did you tell her family that she had appendicitis?” an intern asked.

Everleigh tapped on the medical record and pointed to a column that stated ‘unmarried’. She wanted to speak when she spotted two familiar figures. She tensed instantly.

Theodore was no longer wearing a hospital gown. He was dressed casually but it could not conceal the chilly aura coming from him. His eyes were dark and his lips were pale. He wore a simple white shirt, maintaining an emotionless look on his face.

Josephine was holding his arms next to him.

“It’s Mr. Godfrey and his fiancee from the VIP ward. They look so good together.”

One of the interns behind Everleigh spoke. Yet, she was pained when she heard that.

Back then, when she was with Theodore, only a few knew about their relationship. Josephine was one of them.

“Everleigh, you and Theodore are a perfect match. I’m so jealous of you.” Everleigh’s best friend, Josephine, once said that to her.

However, it felt ironic and absurd when Everleigh heard her intern complimenting the couple in front of her.

“Dr. Trevino.” One of the interns’ voice made Everleigh snap back to her senses.

“Yeah,” Everleigh averted her gaze nonchalantly and continued, “Pay attention to the patient on Bed 8. She has prodromal signs of depression and she’ll need a counselor. Don’t forget to keep her pregnancy a secret for the time being.”Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

“Yes, Dr. Trevino.”

Meanwhile, Theodore and Josephine stopped in front of Everleigh.

“Dr. Trevino, you’re really busy. You’re not only saving the world but you’re also a teacher.”

Everleigh could hear the sarcasm in Theodore’s remarks. She could not help but stare at him.

They had not seen each other for a few days but he looked better than before. It seemed that he was very energetic, mocking her that way.

“Everleigh, Theodore and I are preparing to leave.” Josephine took the initiative to break the awkward silence. Her voice was gentle and friendly. She sounded like she was greeting an old friend but she tightened her grip on Theordore’s arm. She seemed like she was trying to lay claim to Theodore.

Everleigh was indifferent. “Well, congratulations. I wish you a happy marriage.”

“Thank you, Everleigh. You’re busy, we’d better-”

Before Josephine could finish, Theodore interrupted her. His tone was flat but it sounded a little forceful. “If you really mean it, then why don’t you come to our wedding next month?”

He emphasized the word ‘wedding’. Josephine looked up at Theodore in astonishment. After all, he rejected the idea earlier.

Theodore raised his arm and held Josephine’s hand. Their fingers intertwined in front of Everleigh and her interns. He added, “You were our matchmaker. You played a big part in it, how could you miss our wedding?”

The man’s voice was low and melodious. However, his pleasant voice was like a knife that pierced into Everleigh’s heart.

Everleigh’s blood was boiling when she heard the word ‘matchmaker’. Her head was buzzing and her knees were weak. Her legs almost gave way.

However, she pretended to be calm and replied bitterly, “I’m very busy at the hospital. I might not have the time.”

Theodore stared at her and asked coldly, “You don’t have the time? Or you just don’t want to attend?”

Everleigh was at a loss for words.

He was pressuring her and there was no way she could turn him down.

Josephine had been with Theodore for years but she never saw him act like that. Even though it was rare for them to hold hands in public, she was upset.