acy on a quiet street. He picked out a few herbs and made a s

't an option-at least not yet.

ple enough: a modest suite with a small l

oor stayed fi

est of the worn-out sofa down, con

ried, he had made the

s tucked behind his head,

g him with a steaming plate of stir-fried noodles in her hands. Her smile had bee

out of bed and tiptoed to the bedro

a silk purple nightgown, the covers risin

ce simply watched

to the bed, reaching out for the pen

es away when Rosalyn's eyes s

in the act, unable

er voice was cold enoug

, fingers splayed in the most incriminatin

Would you believe me if I sa

ac

swung her hand and struck

herself upright in bed. Her voice was tight with fury. "And this is how

his voice rough. "Rosa

m off, jabbing a finger t

and started to walk a

't think I ever wanted that kind of relations

ut. Then came the sound of

bitterness, Kayce recline

elf by the window, curling up as she

ss kept playing in her min

after everything?" She scrubbed her fa

ady bustling about in the kitchen, whipping up breakfast. He needed

ehold, Kayce spent nearly an hour each mor

sa had embarked on their morning stro

asped over her stomach, her complexio

to realize-she was grappling w

rhea, and neither traditional methods n

had once co

ry and ability, he saw no hurdle to

steps, Kayce quickly

me!" Rosalyn's voice wa

to eat something first. I'll go grab some

"If you've been able to do this al

back of his neck awkwardly.

of her hand. "Save it. I'm really

he spun arou

u off to?" in

?" Rosalyn retorted, her ton

tion, Kayce fo

th the morning rush, and eve

grab the scooter," Rosalyn instructed

ed to the courtyard, hopped on his

cing her hands gently around his wa

uld be astounded to see him this st

later, seeking an appointment with the renowned

a traditional elegance, maki

a black Mercedes aggre

yet the scooter still

man dressed in a black suit leapt out, his

"You swerved into our lan

hat thought. I'll get back

des swung open. A shapely leg sheathed in

round as a stunning woman i

form, broadcasting both

driver's face. "You cut someone off and then play

river mumbled,

an offered a charming smile. "Please

time more profoundly. "I'm tru

o long as you're not expecting us to cover your damag

t, Rosalyn was reluctant to challenge

observing the woman carefully

wed slightly. "She's

comfort at the sight of Kayc

g too much into it. I noticed s

ain. You're free to look at anyon

reminiscent of a hospital's size. A long qu

Look at this crowd. I doubt we'l

ley limits his consultations to five patient