Chapter 0016 Lucians POV I placed my hands on Dr.
As arms and gently eased her away , as I took a step backwards to add some more distance between us .
I was s surprised to have encountered Dr.
A here , especially under this circumstance .
My subordinates had somehow missed her while they had been clearing the rest of the bar .
Now , she had appeared from the bathroom while I was waiting for my wife , thinking ; her the only one inside .
Looking at her now , with their proximity much closer than it had been at the hospital , I could see shadows through the domino mask , enough to notice that her eyes were very similar in size and shape to Arias .
I wished I could see behind the mask to further compare , but politeness dictated that I restrain myself .
Pardon me , I said .
While you were in the bathroom , did you see my wife ? Arias POV Yes , 1 lied .
It was much easier to maintain my composure with my doctor disguise in place .
There was someone else in one of the stalls .
I didnt see her face but I presume that to be your wife .
Ah .
Lucians brow pulled together in confusion .
I worried he might ask me more , but he simply stepped to the side .
I will continue to wait , then .
Thank you .
Lucian said .
Guilt swelled up inside of me somewhat .
I didnt care for the image of Lucian waiting all night for me to emerge from that bathroom , but realistically , I imagined he would send someone in before long , to check on me .
When they found the bathroom empty , I was sure Lucian would assume I sneaked out the window .
Maybe then hed get the hint , leave me alone , and stop being difficult about the divorce .
Over and over , hed said the home needed me .
He didnt mention that he himself did .
All he needed was for his dutiful servant to return .
He didnt miss me as his wife .
If youll excuse me , I said , ducked around Lucian , and headed for the door .
Outside , Lucians subordinates were keeping a small crowd away from the bar .
I spotted Cathy among the crowd , and hurried to join her .
The subordinate blocking her did not think to look behind him .
Excuse me , I said .
I need to get by .
Glancing back , he startled , seeing me .
Dr.
A … ? While he was stunned with confusion , I dipped around him and rejoined Cathy .
Together , we made our escape .
On the way home , I explained to her what happened , and way Dr.
A had to make a sudden appearance .
When we walked into her house , Cathy said upsetly , Im so sorry , Aria .
I never should have taken you there .
If I didnt , none of this would have happened .
That was true , and mirrored a similar sentiment I had earlier in the evening , after Lucian first appeared .
But now , after having given it some thought , I realized that maybe what happened was for the best .
No , I should be the one thanking you , I said .
Tonight felt like a turning point for me .
The way Larcian talked about me … I shook my head .
I have to be more diligent in facing reality .
Lucian was never going to see me as a woman worthy of his love .
I could be his wife , I could carry the title of Luna , clean and care for his house , and keep an orderly household .
But become someone he loved ? Unlikely .
I have to keep pushing for this divorce , I said .
When I have it , and the money I need , me and my baby are going to go as far away from this pack as physically possible .
I had never been so resolute in my plans .
Cathy , however , didnt seem to understand my fresh determination .
Guilt continued to cling to her features , dragging them down .
Even so , Ill try harder in the future for you , Aria .
I assured her that was unnecessary , but she wouldnt take no for an answer .
The next day , in the office at the hospital , Cathy pulled me as Dr.
A , aside around midday to introduce a lively and adorable female medical student .
This is Piper ! Cathy said .
Shes going to be your new assistant .
Nice to meet you , Piper , I said , holding out my hand to shake hers .
So nice to meet you , Dr.
A ! she replied excitedly .
She shook my hand .
Ive heard so much about you , I cant wait to talk to you more about your work and about medicine .
Cathy smiled .
Dont forget to do your job as well , she told Piper lightly .
Right , of course , Piper said in a rush , blushing slightly .
To me , Cathy said , Piper is very passionate about medicine .
Oh ? I asked , shifting my attention back to Piper .
I always wanted to be a Healer , Piper said .
Someone with passion for this work was hard to come by .
I resolved to help Piper achieve her dream however I could before my inevitable disappearance .
Welcome aboard , Piper , I said .
The first appointment after lunch break was Sheila .
Lucian entered the office as well , accompanying her .
Piper , I said .
Perhaps you could assist with Sheilas testing today .
To Shella and Lucian , I said , Piper is an accomplished medical student .
That would be fine , Sheila said , though seemed annoyed 1 wouldnt be attending her directly .
Piper showed Shella out of the office .
I expected Lucian to go with them , but he stayed behind instead .
Chapter 0016 Dr.
A , he said , when the others had gone and the door closed behind them .
Did you receive the gift my Bere bad left for you ? Yes , I said .
It had been a thoughtful gift , a basket filled with useful medical supplies .
I much prefere flowers or the like , though I wasnt going to tell him that Thank you .
Id only hoped to improve our acquaintanceship , he said .
He paused as if waiting for me to say someth When I didnt , he continued , I also increased my investment in the hospital itself , in hopes that we collaborate on a long term medical project .

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What do you think about ? No , I said firmly and quickly , practically on reflex for how quickly my entire body recoiled from the idea of work together with Lucian .
He was the very person I had been planning on putting behind me .
What was happening here , with me helping Sheila , was only a short term investment Once I discovered a cure for her infertility , and received the promised hefty commission for my work .
I was going to be long gone from this place .
There would be no time for any long term project or whatever else Laden was concocting .
Lucian straightened , seemingly taken aback by my harsh no .
I didnt know whether it was the no itself that startled him , or the forceful way Id said it .
Likely , he wasnt used to hearing that word at all , let alone in that toce No one would dare speak to the Alpha King as I had done .
Even as Aria , I wouldnt have the nerve .
Yet being Dr.
A … this disguise and the anonymity that came with it allowed me to express myself for confidently and fluidly .
I didnt feel like I had to hold myself back , as I did when I was simply the meek housewife Aria Dr.
A … Lucian began .
His words were halting , as if spoken with some measure of hesitation .
It looks like , is it possible that you now dislike me even more than before … ?