Chapter 157

Shawn had a serious look. However, when he spoke, his tone was warm. His professionalism had put many of Valeria's worries to rest. As they were about to leave, he couldn't help asking her a question. "So, how did you know Sebas?" Jamie, who stood behind Shawn, gave Valeria a curious look, too. Caught off guard, she finally answered, "We were classmates in high school." "Sebas might seem like someone who's hard to get along with, but he's a good person," Shawn commented. To Valeria, he suddenly sounded less like a world-class surgeon and more like a friendly neighbor trying to set her up with someone. Sebastian didn't just look hard to get along with. In fact, he really was. Beneath that aloof exterior was someone who would give others a hard time. … The next morning, when it was time for the surgery, Selena grew nervous and clung to Valeria's hand, refusing to let go. Valeria was scared, too. She had researched the surgery, spoken with Shawn in detail just the day before,