- from her leader–she was being promoted to head pro
Sometimes, when things go well, they really did go really well.
One late January afternoon, Ingrid received mexpected congr. Lately, Ingrid had been genuinely happy–to much so that wh et she became the head nuitse or not didn’t seem all that important anymore. She wasn’t pretending She truly felt at peace.
Jasper was in an especially good mood. When he came to find her, he didn’t call her ingild–Instead, he deliberately teased, “Ms. Leone.”
They were alone, yet she still
Jasper smirked. “I just came i
made at work from now on!
used. She lowered her voice. “The official notice hasn’t been sent out yet. Don’t call me that.”
the department head’s office. The official notice goes out tomorrow. He told me to congratulate you on his behalf, looks like we’ll be counting on you even
At this point, Ingrid had gotten used to Jasper being her direct line to the department head and everyone had already accepted that she and Jasper were practically a tram.
She frowned. “The paperwork un’t even done yet. You shouldn’t call me that to soon–people will think I’m getting arrogant”
Jasper raised an eyebrow. “Everyone else can congratulate you early, but I can’t?
Ingrid, stubbornly, said, “That’s right. You can’t”
Jasper smirked “And why’s that?”
Ingrid crossed her arms. “Beanse you’re.
Jasper chuckled. “What? Afraid that if you rise to the top, I’ll ride your coattails up
Ingrid–couldn’t help laughing, Jasper laced his fingers with her. “Stop overthinking it. Be hapi The more you act be you’re trying to downplay it, the more people think you’re putting on
She did not argue against that because Jasper had stuck to this mindset from day one. Ingrid just hadn’t expected Jasper to be this unapologetically bold.
The next day, as soon as her promotion was announced before the nurses even had time to plan a celebration, the doctors were already congratulating her.
“Thanks” Carol replied politely
The doctor grinned. “We appreciate Ms. Leone treating us to the Nightly Cravings. Dr. Clifford said we could bring plus ones. My güiffciend’s been dying to go, but cservationu take months.”
Carol was still processing that when, from the corner of her eye, the spotted a familiar tall figure in a white coat approaching.
Jasper smiled at the nurses gathered around her and casually announced. “Tomorrow night, 7 PM at Nightly Cravings–anyone who’s free, be there”
Sommate sighed, “I’ve got a shift tomorrow, so I’ll just congratulate Ms. Leone here instead.”
Jasper waved it off, and said, “Leone is thoughtful–how could she leave anyone out! No worries. For not as fun eating in the hospital, so just take it home.”
who can’t make
I make it, I’ll have Nightly Cravings pack you a bull takeout set. It’s
That made a lot of people happy. Some immediately thanked Jasper, while the smart ones quickly showed Ingeld with compliments.
ked Jasg
Jasper had
cahead and invited the entire orthopedics department nearly 80 people–to a fondue least at Nightly Cravings, one of the most expensive spots in town, where the average hill per person was four Liputes. And on top of that, be told them to bring their families.
Card kept up a smiling face, but deep down, she was screaming. Even if she emptied out half a year’s salary, it still might not be enough to cover this.
After work, Ingrid turned to Jasper and said, “Let’s stop by Nightly Cravings tral quick”
Jasper raised a brow. “You’re craving food already?”
Ingrid sighed. “I need to put down a deposit.”
Jasper chuckled, exaspriated. “Mu. Leone, you haven’t changed at all.”
Ingrid frowned. “What’s that supposed to mean?”
Jasper unirked. “You have a real way with words, you know.”
Cand glazed “Todlewn
Jasper cut her off. “You told to keep a low profile, so I didn’t say it was my treat. But if you’re going to act like this, then I might as well make it clear to everyone.” Ingrid tried to argue, but Jasper simply looked an arm around her neck and covered her mouth
are they hadn’t duiven that day, they started walking toward the hospital’s front entrance.
On the way, Ingridspotted a familiar face and called out first. “İk. Gituan!”
Alisha turned, her eyes landing on jasper and Ingrid, who were walking very close, with jasper’saam stili lazily draped over her shoulders
Ingrid, meanwhile, caught sight of the stunning mixed–race woman standing beside Alistu—statuesque, effortlessly elegani.
