Chapter 96

"Elias, when did you get back?" Wendy asked. Elias was tall, slender, and only a few years older than Wendy. His youthful, handsome face made him look like a recent college graduate standing there. He smiled fondly as he approached her, ruffling her hair in a familiar, affectionate gesture. "I just got off the plane today. I heard you were at the hospital, so I came to see you. It's been a long time, Wendy. You're looking more beautiful every time I see you." Elias' playful words helped lift Wendy's spirits, even momentarily. She grabbed his wrist, pretending to be annoyed. "You messed up my hair! I'm not a little girl anymore. I'm a doctor now. If a patient sees this, it won't look good." His bright smile deepened. "Looks like you've really grown up. You're not the little girl who used to follow me around, asking for help with homework. Now you're all about showing off." Wendy released his wrist and couldn't help but smile. "It's not about showing off. It's about growing up wit