Chapter 0011 tirety of the pack The news of Dr.
As return , by now , had seemed to spread throughout the Headlines about me covered the newspapers and tabloids .
Even the nightly news dedicated a brief segment to my return .
And the [ Experts Agree , Aria Reed Not Proper Decorum For A Luna !!! ] was completely buried beneath it .
No one cared about it anymore .
My office at the hospital had become the hottest spot in town , with the most influential and wealthy individuals all congregating here , trying to meet me .
Even the highest tier upper class nobles , the ones who were so reserved they very rarely left their mansions and clubs , took the time to come and see me , their curiosity winning out over their propriety .
Before my disappearance , Id been well regarded with many patients and even a waiting list , but since my return , my popularity had absolutely skyrocketed .
I couldnt walk down to the bathroom without being stopped six or seven times to shake hands or be asked about some kind of medical ailment .
Cathy , acting as my assistant , talked on the phone so much that she was starting to lose her voice .
Shed stopped personally taking down the information of everyone who walked into the office .
Instead there was a sign with directions to fill out a form to fill out and then leave it behind , so no one had to wait around .
As it was , my appointment schedule was already set for six months out .
Even if the commission for Sheila fell through , I could still earn enough in that time to earn back the money I paid the lawyer and have enough left over to leave the pack for good .
Maybe we should hire you a full time handsome assistant Cathy joked during one of breaks .
She laughed , but I could see how tired she already was .
Maybe we really did need to hire more help .
Especially since I didnt know how long this divorce was going to go on for .

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Lucian still refused to sign the papers .
The lawyer had called me at Cathys house last night to discuss the case .
Lucians message this time had been , Once you are done playing outside , there are chores waiting for you at home .
He continued to patronize me , still treating me like a child rather than his wife .
After hearing that , I had scolded myself twenty times over for believing , even for a moment , that Lucian might care about me .
He just wanted his best servant back to order around .
I would never be so foolish again .
Cathy noticed my sudden dip in mood .
Are you alright ? I want to get back to work .
Cathy checked her watch .
She still had another five minutes in her break .
You relax , I told her .
I just cant stay Idle right now .
I need to do something .
For the rest of the day , I kept myself hard at work .
With as popular as I was , it wasnt difficult to stay busy .
+25 BONUS Chapter 0011 Once Cathy and I walked back into Cathys house , we were both exhaled deeply , our bodies slumping .
We can change back now , I whispered to Luna , who complied immediately , shifting my hair from black to its usual honey brown .
Taking off my domino mask , I started to feel like Aria again .
Weve earned a drink tonight , Cathy said and headed into the kitchen .
I cant agree more , I said , following her .
Just as we entered the kitchen , the phone on the wall started to ring .
Do you mind grabbing that ? Cathy asked .
Ive only got wine on my mind right now .
Sure , I said and picked up the phone .
Cathys residence .
You should come back , Aria , Lucian said , his voice deep and alluring through the phone .
I closed my eyes , pushing away the memories of how his voice made me feel .
He was a liar now , someone who had chosen his ex over his wife .
He wasnt worth my affection .
I got your message , I told him , keeping my own voice cold and detached .
Im assuming my lawyer sent you my reply.
Lucian scoffed .
We both know you will return sooner or later .
Why play these games ? If thats all you have to say , Im hanging up .
Wait , he said suddenly .
There is something else .
My heart jumped up into my throat again , the treacherous thing .
Even though Id been heartbroken so before , I just couldnt seem to let him go .
many times Aria , he said , claiming every bit of my attention .
Do you remember where I put my gray tie with the blue diamonds ? The one I just bought .
I need to attend an official meeting tonight , and neither the maid nor Sheila can find it .
Π Dates 2017