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Chapter 7

Author: Waleson Moon
"Lucy knew full well that Marianne's mother was critically ill, yet she chose that exact moment to request an organ transplant. That wasn't coincidence—it was calculated. She used your feelings for her.

"I helped you forge that organ transplant agreement. That alone went against every principle I've sworn to uphold as a doctor. Now that Marianne has found out, maybe it's divine retribution. I'm sorry, but I can't help you anymore.

"Whether she forgives you or not, what's between you two… it's over. And deep down, you know that," the deputy director said.

Cameron sank into the leather chair, his eyes hollow and unfocused.

The deputy director rose to leave, but paused at the door. "There's one more thing you might want to think about.

"These past seven years, I've watched your life unfold. Maybe you're too close to see it clearly, but haven't you already fallen in love with Marianne?

"When she didn't text back late at night, you were restless. When she didn't show up for a day, you
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