Chapter 807

　　"Isn't it because I missed you? Tabitha, same as always tonight, okay?" 　　"Forget it. I've got a patient to tend to." 　　"What patient could be more important than me?" His voice carried a whine. 　　Derek ground his molars. "Same as always"—what on earth did that mean? 　　He'd steeled himself countless times for the possibility that Tabitha had moved on, but now, confronted with reality, he knew heartache like never before. 　　It mirrored the icy dread he'd felt when Tabitha had misunderstood him with Daphne years ago. 　　"God, I'm such an idiot," he cursed inwardly. 　　The thought of Tabitha in another man's arms sent rage and grief surging through him. 　　Hedwig's bell caught Jasper's attention. He'd been jogging toward them cheerfully but froze when he spotted the man beside her. 　　Pointing at Derek, he asked Tabitha, "Is this the patient you mentioned?" 　　"Long story," Tabitha said. 　　Judging by Tabitha's glance, Jasper dropped the matter. Derek knew he had to keep up appearances. 　　"Va