Chapter 13

When Charlotte saw Kayden crying, she felt something tugging at her heartstrings. Why did Kayden burst into tears so suddenly? She could never stand the sight of a child crying. Whenever Amber cried at home, she would become softhearted. Now, the same thing was happening with this boy. Feeling helpless, Charlotte said, "I really have work to do. How about this? I will give you my contact number. You can chat with me when you're free, okay?" "Really?" Kayden's eyes were still red-rimmed, but he had stopped crying, and surprise shone in them. That look was almost identical to her daughter's, so Charlotte couldn't refuse. She nodded. "Of course, it's true. I wouldn't lie to you." "Great!" The boy brightened up at once and found his appetite again. Charlotte laughed at the sudden emotional change. After lunch, she wrote down her contact number and handed it to him. "This is my phone number. You can also message me on WhatsApp. Once you get home, be good and never run away again. It is dangerous out there, understand?" "Got it." He nodded obediently. Then, Charlotte told the driver, "Shane, please take him home." "Yes, Ms. Howard." She watched the car leave, then caught a cab to the medical lab. … Brian and Henry had arrived a little earlier. While they waited, they kept searching for Kayden. At about two in the afternoon, Arlo called, sounding excited. "Mr. Norman, Kayden is home!" Brian asked worriedly, "How is he? Is he hurt?" Arlo answered happily, "No, he's perfectly fine." That was good news. Brian finally relaxed and said calmly, "I understand. Keep an eye on him so he doesn't sneak out again." "Yes, Mr. Norman. We'll guard him this time." Arlo then hung up. After putting away the phone, Brian asked Henry, "Has the doctor arrived?" Henry checked the time. "She should be here soon. If she shows up, our people will bring her right in." "Alright." Brian gave a short nod. Charlotte reached the medical lab just then. After getting out of the cab, she looked it over. It was bigger than she expected and no smaller than the labs under her own company. Guards stood at the gate, and security was tight. The patient had to be someone important. Charlotte walked up to the guard and asked, "Hello. I was invited to see a patient. Is Mr. Houston here?" The guard replied politely, "Yes. You must be Dr. Mandy. Our boss has been waiting for you. Please follow me." "Okay." Charlotte nodded and followed him. Two minutes later, they stopped outside a treatment room. "Please wait here." The guard knocked on the door, and soon, the door opened. Charlotte looked up and saw a young man asking urgently, "Is Dr. Mandy here?" Charlotte was stunned. She recognized him at once. It was Henry, Brian's personal assistant. Charlotte was shocked. What was Henry doing here? Wait a second… When she met Kayden at the hospital yesterday, David asked her to take a case. So, the patient was Brian? As if to prove her theory, she saw the man in the room, waiting. He sat straight on the couch, looking impeccably dressed as his gold-rimmed glasses rested on his nose bridge. He wore a white shirt and black slacks, looking elegant and standoffish at the same time. Who else could he be but Brian? Charlotte felt her scalp tingle, and her first thought was to leave. She had forgotten to ask David the patient's name because she'd been so busy avoiding Brian at the hospital. Regret washed over her. She wanted to slip away before Henry realized who she was—Charlotte wore a mask, and her hair was pinned up. Plus, her plain clothes made her look like a regular conservative woman in her late 30s. Still, Brian might recognize her. She didn't get the chance to run away. Before she could turn, Henry called out, "Are you Dr. Mandy?" He hurried over, blocking her path. "Hello, I'm Mr. Houston from the calls. Please call me Henry. Thank you for coming. Our boss has been waiting. Come on in." He motioned for her to enter.