Chapter 73

Wendy had no idea what James had been thinking. All she knew was that he was nowhere to be found once she finally managed to send Melinda off with her gift bag. She glanced toward the now-empty doorway, raising her brows slightly. She hadn't even noticed when he left—and frankly, she didn't care. Distance from him and from his world was exactly what she had always hoped for. Half an hour later, the patient who'd undergone the emergency CT scan was rushed into surgery. With full focus and no distractions, Wendy gave it her all, helping stabilize the man and pull him out of danger. By the time she emerged from the OR, the sky had already turned dark. Exhausted, she glanced at the time and decided to head home first. She'd visit Robert the following day. But just as she exited the hospital, she bumped into Ethan, who was holding hands with Jenna. The two of them looked like a close mother-son pair, walking together affectionately. Jenna spotted her first. A trace of guilt flashed