Chapter 0017 Thats your imagination , I said with enough coldness that I hoped he would drop the subject .
Lucian did not return to that particular topic .
Though after a moments pause , he did continue speaking , There are rumors that you are a mysterious Healer who travels around , never staying in any one pack I knew of those rumors .
In the past , Id actively worked to coltivate them , hoping to maintain the mystery around Dr.
A , as well as putting distance between the doctor and my identity as just Aria In offering a collaboration with you , I was merely expressing my interest in keeping you in the Nightfall Pack Your many talents are highly valued here .
Im certain we could offer you enough challenge to maintain your professional curiosity as well .
I didnt say a word .
Instead , I simply watched him .
He was carrying his briefcase .
I hadnt noticed until now as he had been holding it unmoving at his side Now , he lifted it up onto the reception desk and clicked open the latches that held it closed , allowing the top to pop upright .
Reaching inside , he retrieved a manila folder filled with paperwork.
Ive brought my proposal for a detail project we could collaborate on , he said .
I only ask that you look it over with an open mind , and consider it .
He held the folder out toward me .
To take it , Id have to move closer to him .
That wasnt something I wanted to do , so I gestured to the reception desk Just leave it there , I said .
I didnt promise to look at it , or tell him I wouldnt I hadnt decided yet .
Lucian closed his suitcase , then went to sit on one of the chairs near the door that were for patients and their guests to wait on .
Turning away from him , I continued my work , researching a few leads in some of the thick medical textbooks I kept at the back wall of the office .
After a time , Piper returned with Sheila , having finished her check up .
Sheila glanced around the room .
The moment she spotted Lucian , her whole demeanor changed .
A flirtatious smile spread across her lips .
She leaned heavily on one leg , jutting out her hip and her ass as if to call for his attention He didnt give it to her initially , too busy looking at some other document hed pulled from his briefcase while hed been waiting When he finally noticed her , he barely glanced at her .
Ready ? Ready when you are , Sheila replied , a purr in her voice .
I watched the scene from the corner of my eye , not wanting to face it directly .
Why should I have to watch a pair of unfaithful people flirt with each other ? The only time I ever wanted to see them again was for treatment .
Id take Lucians money .
Id do my job .
And that was it .
When theyd gone , I exhaled deeply , finally relieving some of the tension from my body .
All the time Lucian had been here , Id felt like a coiled spring , ready to pop .
+25 BONUS ats this ? Piper asked , spotting Lucians proposal on the reception desk .
ph it ? Something King Lucian left , I said .
He wants to collaborate on a project , but Im not interested .
Pipers eyes widened with excitement , looking like a kid in a candy store .
Do you mind if I look through i Be my guest .
I told her , and returned to my research , not thinking much of it .
After a few minutes , Piper spoke up again .
Forgive me for Interrupting you , Dr.
A , but this project … you are really going to turn this down ? I glanced back at her .
Shed turned in her chair , facing me rather than the desk .
Confusion and unhappiness warred on her face .
What exactly was in that proposal ? Do you think I shouldnt ? I asked .
Did you read it ? she asked That was a bit of an impertinent question , but given Pipers passion and the fact that I hadnt read it , no , I decided to overlook the hint of disrespect .
No , I admitted .
I assumed it would be something frivolous .
Its anything but , Piper said .
With my admittance , her expression cleared into excitement again .
She was practically bouncing as she explained to me , This is a plan for promoting free medical care among the common people .
Helping relieve some of the difficulties for the common people had always been my dream , and had helped drive me back in medical school … But later , after I got married , I gave up so many things , including that dream .
Piper , so excited and passionate , reminded me of my past self .
I , too , used to look at everything through the lens of what could be , rather than what was .
Maybe I was too much older now , having let life beat me down .
Or maybe my marriage had changed me in a way that made me subdue my own desires for the sake of helping Lucian .
But it wasnt fair to lay the blame all on him .
Yes , I gave up my career to be Lucians housewife , but there was also a part of me that wanted to escape being a Healer .
Yet , when I gave up those dreams , I seemed to lose part of my true self in the process .
1150 I really hope you reconsider , Dr.
A.
This proposal , if enacted , could help so many people .
Before I could reply , Cathy came into the office , cursing under her breath .
Dr.
A , I need to talk to you in private .

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Leaving Piper in charge , I escorted Cathy into my private office .
The minute the door was shut , she started talking Sheilas been spreading rumors , telling everyone that you and Lucian are getting divorced , Cathy said , her brow crinkled with anger and annoyance .
I didnt see the problem .
We are getting divorced .
Yeah , but shes making it sound like Lucian left you for her ! All of this news , this gossip , left me feeling so exhausted .
My true self felt buried under so many layers of pain , heartbreak , and drama .
I didnt want to be the meek , housewife Aria anymore- the one who let everyone walk all .
ever bet +25 BONUS I wanted to be my true self once more .
The woman who , like Piper , found passion and excitement in her work and in the good of the world around her .
To become that woman again , I needed to take a leap of faith .
I could put my feelings aside and focus on helping humanity as a whole .
I didnt need love for that .
Love would be nice , too , Luna whispered in my mind .
Why must we choose between the two ? We cant have both , I reminded her .
Lucian has turned his back on me .
Yes .
Lucian is a fine King Cathy continued , not noticing the shift in me .
But as a husband ? Hes the worst ! Wheres the coverage on that ? Even with this fallacy of him leaving you for be else , the press is only applauding him .
by picked up a newspaper just to throw it back down again .
Its outrageous .
Moving toward my desk , I picked up the handset of my phone and punched in a familiar number .
Who are you calling ? Cathy asked , watching me .
Glanding back at her , I said firmly , Lucian .