“So, are you here today to show off or what?” asked Jessica, a bit puzzled.“No, actually, I wanted to ask you if you were interested in... bringing down the Hall family together with me.”That evening, Jessica did indeed come home early. Chris, unusually, didn't look over any patient files. The two of them sat together, as they ate and watched a film, but Jessica was clearly distracted.Halfway through the film, Chris suddenly paused it.“What's wrong?” Jessica perked up. “I'm fine, just a little tired.”Chris stared into Jessica's eyes.Maybe because she had come to realize her feelings for Chris, she knew that when two people in love lied to each other, it caused anxiety and their eyes would involuntarily avoid eye contact.At that moment, Jessica didn't dare meet Chris's gaze.Chris gently lifted her chin and turned her face back. “What's really going on?”Jessica sighed and leaned back, sinking into the sofa.“Just after you took me to work at noon and left, that black M
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