Alex's Pov“You should stay here tonight,” my mother chimed in, her voice dripping with artificial worry. “Your room is always ready. Besides, Katie is staying over in the guest wing.”Katie looked up, her eyes bright with sudden hope, her hand already drifting toward my arm again.“Thank you, Mother, but no,” I replied smoothly, stepping back before Katie could touch me. “I have early rounds tomorrow, and my apartment is closer to the medical center. Goodnight, everyone. Happy birthday, Father.”I didn’t wait for a response before I turned on my heel and walked out. The familiar sound of heels clicking rapidly followed me and my brows furrowed. Not bothering to look back, I made my way to the driveway as my driver brought my car around. I held the door open for her, and she slid into the back seat, her jaw tight and her sugary perfume filling the enclosed space.For the first ten minutes of the drive, the silence inside the car was peacefully available. I stared out the window, wat
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