Chapter 0023 With the family gathering coming soon , you must bring Afia , Mom continued , either not noticing or not caring about my clear discomfort .
Its the perfect opportunity for the two of you to make up ! Ive had a lot on my plate lately , I said But Ill consider it .
Huffing a harsh breath , Mom crossed her arms .
If you always treated Aria with this indifference , I could see why she would be dissatisfied .
Dear … Dad said to Mom , as if trying to calm her , but Mom only became more fired up ..
Im telling you , Lucian , if you continue to treat Aria like this , one day you will regret it ! Shed been so furious then , that even now , as I was back in my personal office in my home , her words still lingered in my mind .
Regret it ? Maybe I already regretted it .
Looking down , I still had the comparative analysis between Dr.
A and Aria on my desk in front of me .
Again , I looked between the two sides .
The one labeled Dr.
A and the other labeled Aria .
Ben , standing nearby , watched me curiously .
Do you still believe them to be the same person , Alpha ? There is a connection , Max whispered in my mind , though I could tell my wolf was as confused as I was about how it all fit together ..
My intuition tells me that there is definitely a relationship between them , I said .
Well , Ben said , The information weve gathered says that Dr.
A has an important case to tend to , that should overlap with the party .
If Luna really is Dr.
A , then she will not be able to attend the gathering .
I might not know if I loved Aria , but there was one thing I was sure of I cared about Aria more than I had previously thought I did .
Because of that , I was looking forward to tomorrows gathering and potentially seeing her again more than I wanted to admit .
Though , if my intuition was right , and Dr.
A and Aria were truly one person ….
maybe I wouldnt see my wife after all … Arias POV Early evening the night of the party , as I was putting the finishing touches on my Dr.
A disguise , Cathy was giving me a sympathetic look .
Are you sure you are making the right choice ? she asked .
I gave her a questioning look .
You hate Lucian .
Why would you suddenly want me to go to his family gathering ? I dont hate him , she said .
I just dislike how hes treated you .
But , I dont know .
If hes the one you want , then Hes not , I said .
Besides , theres no use even thinking about it .
This case tonight is too important to postpone .
The client isnt dying , Cathy said .
Im sure he would postpone .
Dr.
A is diligent , I said .
I wont give anyone any more reason to doubt me .
I cant cancel or postpone , and 1 wont especially not for a party that Lucian probably doesnt even really want me to attend .
+25 BONUS Chapter 0023 Even as I said it , I thought of that one additional written word , Please .
If you are sure … Catly said , watching me like a hawk .
Carefully , I schooled my face , making certain to hide all trace of disappointment .
Just then , the phone started to ring .

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Cathy went into the hallway to grab it .
Hello ? Oh , hi , Piper .
Dr.
A ? Yes , I know how to get a hold of her .
Whats up ? Hearing my alter egos name , I came out into the hallway .
Listening to the phone call , Cathys eyes went wide .
Looking at me , she said , Yes , Ill tell her at once .
Thanks , Piper .
Cathy hung up the phone .
What is it ? I asked , once the handset was on the cradle and the line disconnected .
Something came up , and your client for tonight had to cancel .