Chapter 649
Cherise’s heart twinged slightly.
At the traffic light, she took the opportunity to glance at Damien in the back seat through the rearview mirror. The man’s eyes were closed, and his long lashes softened his stern expression. He seemed unapproachable yet vulnerable.
She remembered that the files on his computer had last been saved at four-thirty in the morning when she went to his room to fetch his clothes.
Does he… often stay up late? He must not have taken good care of himself for the past few years while I wasn’t by his side.
This man always prioritizes his work and my affairs. He never considers his own well-being…
She took a deep breath and turned away. “He does work hard.”
“Dr. Shaw, Mr. Lenoir’s feelings for you… are genuine. As someone who once pursued you, I feel inadequate. Compared to Mr. Lenoir, my slight affection for you is nothing. It was merely puppy love.”
“You still remember?” Cherise was amused by Isaac’s words. “I almost forgot. You wanted to pursue me in the past.”
“I don’t want to pursue you anymore.” Isaac turned away and looked at the scenery outside. the car window. “Now I know I don’t stand a chance at all.”
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as dedicated as you.”
Cherise sighed. “Once this matter is resolved, come back to work at the hospital.”
Isaac clenched his fists at his sides, pursing his l*ps. “Dr. Shaw.” After a brief pause, he hesitated before turning to face Cherise. “What… what will happen to Ms. Lane if I expose her at the press conference tomorrow?”
“That’s a difficult question.” Cherise shook her head. “I’m unsure because I’ve been immersed in academic research for the past few years. We may have to wait for the hospital director and other higher-ups to decide how to penalize those who make such mistakes….
Having said this, she glanced at Isaac again. “Have you decided to step forward and expose
Ms. Lane tomorrow?”
“Mm.” The man nodded solemnly. His gaze was determined and sincere as he stared into the distance. “Before meeting Mr. Stein today, I never would have considered doing such an ungrateful act. After all, Ms. Lane was the one who helped me advance singlehandedly.”
“I really don’t want to harm her, but Mr. Stein’s appearance today made me realize that…. human life is more important than my affection for Ms. Lane.”
Cherise’s hand on the steering wheel paused for a moment.
Isaac continued to look out the car window, his gaze unfocused, not paying attention to the scenery outside. “Mr. Lenoir also told me that Ms. Lane might not have intended to frame you, Dr. Shaw. She might have only wanted to seek revenge on my behalf.”
“She was considerate, but she overlooked human lives. If Dr. Staber hadn’t intervened, we wouldn’t see Mr. Stein today. When Mr. Stein told me about his family and his child… I felt incredibly grateful that the surgery back then was successful.”
“Ms. Lane has done something wrong. If I don’t come forward to rectify it, she might… do something even more unthinkable in the future.”
Everything Isaac said deeply resonated with Cherise.
She knew that Isaac had understood these principles long ago, but he still believed that his
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relationship with his mentor was more important until Mr. Stein himself appeared.
Damien was incredibly wise in this regard. He knew that Isaac was overly sentimental and that sentimental people were compa*sionate.
Damien was undoubtedly the winner in this battle of wits. His victory was truly remarkable.
Upon arriving in Lermille, Cherise initially thought that Damien would send Isaac and Mr. Stein to a hotel. However, to her surprise, Damien took Isaac and Mr. Stein to his home. His house, conveniently located opposite Cherise’s, had two bedrooms, perfect for Mr. Stein and
Isaac.
“What about you?” Cherise asked, furrowing her brows as she watched Damien escort the t men home.
“Someone who will take me in.” Damien casually smiled at Cherise. He leaned in closer to her. “What’s wrong? Are you worried that I’ll be homeless, Dr. Shaw?”
The man’s deep voice and warm breath tickled Cherise’s ears. She recoiled and quickly. moved away, glaring at him warily. “I’m not worried about you. I was just asking!”
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