Chapter 0009 She had a problem , and I would work to solve it .
That was all this needed to be .
Then I could take my money and disappear .
The longer the silence went on , the more agitated Sheila seemed to be .
With a pouty , lilting voice , she asked , Dr.
A ? You arent talking at all .
Do you dislike me ? You read the recent rumors , is that it ? I swear , Im not really the kind of woman who steps into other peoples marriages … Your personal life is not my concem , I said.
Im merely focusing on the exam .
I prefer when people talk to me , she replied .
Thummed in acknowledgement of her words but did not give her what she wanted .
Her perfect wilting flower façade cracked for a moment , her lips twisting into a displeased snarl , but she quickly covered it up with a sad sort of smile .
Surely we can be friends , Dr.
A.
You are my patient .
I am your Healer .

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We do not need to be friends .
Fortunately , shortly after that , I finished the examination .
Stepping back , I told her , Ive finished .
You are free to leave .
I will notify you when the results are available .
I turned away from her to insert her information into her chart .
As I was writing things down , I heard her change back into her day clothes behind me .
When I finished writing and prepared to leave , she was fully dressed .
She walked with me to the door .
I meant what I said , Sheila spoke .
And its the truth .
I dont step into marriages .
This entire ordeal is all Artas fault .
The newspaper is totally right .
Shes jealous of me , you see .
Shes just a poor little housewife who only knows how to do chores .
She acts against me all the time , and … Dr.
A , are you listening ? With my anger spiking , I pulled open the door before I could snap or otherwise reveal myself Lucian tumed to look at us from the other side of the doorway .
Sheila spotted him , and suddenly perked as if shed just thought of something .
Looking at me , she asked , Dr.
A.
Do you have a lover ? Lucian knows many people .
I am sure I can get him to give you an introduction to a good man … Thats enough , Sheila , Lucian said .
We need to get back Sheila looked like she wanted to say more , but still reluctantly obeyed Lucians words , giving a tiny shrug .
Goodbye , Dr.
A , she said .
We look forward to your results .
Without waiting for my reply , she turned and started walking toward the stairwell .
Lucian lingered behind , staying at my side .
As he studied muy face , I wondered what I looked like to him .
With my eyes , nose , and cheekbones covered , I knew my identity was secret .
Yet still he looked , like he was trying to piece together my face behind the mask I was grateful for my near odorless scent and my darkened hair for helping to spell the illusion around me .
Lucian might puzzle over who I was , but he would never be able to discover the truth on his own of that , I was -25 BONUS Chapter 0009 certain After a moment , he let his gaze drop .
Thank you , Dr.
A.
Sincerely .
For taking on this case .
I didnt reply .
What could I have said ? Lucian , accepting my silence , turned toward the stairs to follow after Shelia Sir , I said suddenly , stopping him .
He glanced behind him , looking at me once more .
I almost lost my nerve , but my own hurt drove me forward , forcing a question to my lips .
One that perhaps I should have left buried .
I presume that with your Alpha senses you heard through the door the things Sheila had to say .
Calmly , I asked , Do you also think so little of your wife ? #