Chapter 2: Husband

7:00 PM.

Prime time.

The gossip about the actress Nydia Leighton had surged to the top of the trending topics.

#TangWanRelationship with a "hot" tag!

Clicking in, there were three photos taken at the airport.

Nydia Leighton and a man.jpg

The man gazing affectionately at Nydia Leighton.jpg

The man and Nydia Leighton chatting intimately.jpg

...

The entire internet was buzzing with excitement.

The doctors and nurses of the Second Affiliated Hospital had just finished their shifts and were also catching up on the gossip in the changing room.

Elizabeth Black, who had just started her internship here, wasn't interested in the gossip and wanted to go home early. However, because she bore a slight resemblance to Nydia Leighton, she was forced to join in.

"Elizabeth, look, the new love interest of that actress who looks like you, is it our school's Rupert Washington?" Stacey Charley said.

Stacey Charley was an intern from the same batch and the same school, and she also knew Rupert Washington, the campus celebrity.

Hearing Rupert Washington's name, Elizabeth Black finally showed a bit of interest in this trivial gossip.

She took the phone and looked at the photos carefully several times.

Although the photo only showed Rupert Washington's profile, she could recognize him even if he were turned to ashes. Elizabeth Black confirmed it was him at first glance.

Looking at the photos multiple times, she was questioning the authenticity of the rumor.

After finishing, Elizabeth Black returned the phone to Stacey Charley.

"Yes, it's him."

"He really got Nydia Leighton!" Stacey Charley jumped up excitedly.

It seemed as if she had gotten Nydia Leighton herself.

But it was understandable for her to be so gossipy.

Rupert Washington, once a campus celebrity, had been interviewed by a student journalist who asked about his ideal type.

This was the most pressing question among all the alumni.

Rupert Washington said: I think someone who looks like Nydia Leighton is pretty good.

Everyone suddenly understood why he hadn't dated for so many years; he had a goddess in his heart all along.

Now, knowing that he had won over his goddess, Stacey Charley was both excited and moved.

"Sigh, I can't imagine how beautiful their child would be! Don't you agree, Elizabeth?"

"No, I don't." Elizabeth Black, for the first time, had a stance on entertainment gossip.

Stacey Charley: "???"

Elizabeth Black: "They won't get married."

Stacey Charley: "Why not?"

Then, realizing something, she added, "How can you be so sure, Elizabeth?"

Elizabeth Black hesitated but finally said, "Didn't Nydia Leighton have a rumored boyfriend outside the industry? I think Rupert Washington has no chance."

As she said this, Stacey Charley remembered.

Nydia Leighton indeed had a rumored boyfriend outside the industry.

"Then, isn't our senior Rupert Washington very pitiful, having a one-sided crush for so many years..."

"Yeah, it is quite pitiful," Elizabeth Black nodded seriously.

"In fact, Senior Ling doesn't necessarily need Nydia Leighton, right? He just said he likes someone who looks like Nydia Leighton. If he met you, he would definitely like you! I think you are cuter than Nydia Leighton and should better fit men's aesthetic."

"What nonsense are you two talking about!" At this moment, Will Tennyson from the department came over, clearly annoyed by their gossip, "Instead of wasting time, why not read more surgical cases and learn something useful?"

Will Tennyson poked Stacey Charley's phone screen, "What, do you think Rupert Washington will notice you or marry you? Stop dreaming about these unrealistic things!"

"It's not that I like to criticize you, but since you are my juniors, I'm doing this for your own good. I wouldn't say this to others!"

Elizabeth Black and Stacey Charley exchanged glances, both rolling their eyes inwardly.

Will Tennyson was a few years senior and had already become an attending physician. His professional skills were excellent, but his temper was odd.

He loved to lecture others from a moral high ground and even belittle them.

After saying this, Will Tennyson noticed the red dress Elizabeth Black was wearing under her uniform.

The V-neck of the dress was a bit low, revealing her slender, fair neck.

Will Tennyson's gaze darkened, and he said, "It's so cold, why are you still wearing a dress?"

As if to say: You're not being very proper.

Elizabeth Black felt uncomfortable.

Stacey Charley couldn't hold back, "Senior Sha, are you going to tell us what to wear too?"

Will Tennyson snorted. After Stacey Charley left, he said to Elizabeth Black, "You're a decent girl, don't listen to Stacey Charley's nonsense. Rupert Washington was in my class, and I know him best. He's not from our world. It's impossible for him to like you just because you look a bit like Nydia Leighton. We should stay grounded and not fantasize about things that aren't real."

Elizabeth Black felt even more upset after hearing this.

She mumbled a response and went home.

Driving her small car, she reached Riverside Apartment in about ten minutes.

Parking the car, she took the elevator to the 18th floor.

Staring at the rising numbers, Elizabeth Black's mind kept flashing back to the photos on the trending topic.

Nydia Leighton and a man.jpg

The man gazing affectionately at Nydia Leighton.jpg

The man and Nydia Leighton chatting intimately.jpg

...

Elizabeth Black's expression gradually faded.

With a ding, the elevator door opened.

She slowly exhaled and walked towards her apartment.

"Elizabeth, you're back!"

The young maid, Diana Moses, was dressed youthfully and attractively today, wearing a form-fitting black dress and sexy stockings, with makeup on, looking radiant.

"Sir is back too," Diana Moses said with a smile.

Elizabeth Black nodded, glanced at Diana Moses, and went upstairs.

The sound of running water came from the master bathroom, and a tall figure was reflected on the frosted glass.

Elizabeth Black stared at the figure, momentarily lost in thought.

Then, she directly slid open the door.

The man wasn't surprised to see her and let her see him freely.

His black hair was wet, and droplets of water trickled down his proud chin, past his Adam's apple, and down to his abs.

A familiar yet strange surge of hormones instantly overwhelmed her.

Elizabeth Black reached out and smoothed the water droplets on his abs.

"Husband."

She called out.

The skin under her hand instantly heated up.

Rupert Washington grabbed her hand, a seductive smile on his lips.

"So proactive today, huh?"

His voice was slightly hoarse, and after months apart, his aura was even wilder.

Elizabeth Black's fingers moved up to touch his Adam's apple.

"Mm."

Elizabeth Black was pulled in by him.

An hour later, they emerged.

Elizabeth Black curled up in the blanket, her cheeks flushed, and looked at Rupert Washington with dewy eyes.

Rupert Washington rubbed her earlobe, "Did you miss me?"

Elizabeth Black nodded.

Then she asked, "And you?"

He answered with a long, deep kiss.

Elizabeth Black was lost in the kiss.

So, did he miss her?

Or was he using the kiss to change the subject?

"Why didn't you tell me you were coming back today? I could have picked you up," Elizabeth Black said deliberately.

"Pick me up? I had someone pick me up. Besides, aren't you still in your internship? Your boss is so picky, it wouldn't be good to ask for leave."

Always thinking of her, so considerate and thoughtful.

Elizabeth Black smiled, "Who picked you up?"

Tell me.

"The assistant from the design institute, who else?" Rupert Washington found her unusually cute today, "Since you're interested in my work partners, let me introduce them to you briefly."

Elizabeth Black: "..."

Who is interested in your work partners?

She wanted to know how those photos with Nydia Leighton were taken.