ingest wash an indecisbe prisen. She decided to pata York City back then, and staying in Wales City now man also a decision she male
ingridreplied. “York Cry in 1 the only place with hospitals tram work in Wales City too!
Zoey was immous. “You’ve been at Peaceheart since you graduated, and you’ve already used to it. The pay and benefits there are great, and you decisions. Go back to York City with your brother after the holidays
Ingridresponded, “A few years ago, there wasn’t a private hospital in the country with better benefits than Praceheart.
(promoted. Don’t make any impulsive
“However, two years ago. Tranquil Sanctuary was established in Yansborough. Last year, Wales City also started working on a major pihvata hospital, which is a project by the Lawson Family
Eve thought it through If I can work locally, why should I remain in York City?”
Tory started to waves, and ingeid sewed the moment toperuade her. That night, the matter was haltway settled.
Zoey sold Ingrid not to rush and to wall til after the New Year to decide. After all, the private hospital in Wales City was still under construction, and no one knew whether it would open
early in the year or closer to the end
And lay in bed in the dark, the decision was already
in her heart. She had no plam to return to York City, nor did she want to co ma pails with certain prople again.
Ingrid used to think it was absurdly sentimental when people claimed they left a city for someone. After all, even though she loathed branden, she had never once stepped away from
Later, she thought breaking up with Jasper would be just as manageable. And for a while, she belon
However, deep down, the knew that living under the same rood as Jasper felt
li like torture every day. She was afraid he would come to her but even more afraid he wouldn’t. She trad Desending him, but she fraced even more that she still loved him,
„Every day, she wanted to find someone new, because she was terrified that one day, the would hear Jasper had moved on first she didn’t think shir could hunda that
Sew York City was nothing but fear to her now, Ingrid decided to leave it behind altogether. She believed that once she untangled everything, she would find peace of mind.
ww, in reality, her heart achedunbearably. No matter how tightly she shut her eyes, tears still streamed down her face,
On New Year’s Day, Zory was settled comfortably on the couch, watching television. Kenneth sat beside her, picking beans with his injured legpropped up, while Ingrid based herself cooking in the kitchen.
Suddenly, the phone on the table sang, Kenneth called out, “Ingrid, it’s your phone”
Ingrid stepped out of the kitchen to answer the call. The seen displayed an unfamiliar number from York City.
She answered, “Hello”
The voice on the other end was one she hadn’t heard in a while. “Happy New Year”
Ingrid walked into the kichen. She asked incidently, “Is there something you need?
Brandon replied. “I has been a while. How are you doing?“
Ingrid responded. “Thanks for asking, but I’m hanging up now.”
Brandon asked, “ingrid, can stay?
Ingrid frowned as she felt irritated that the first call she received on that day was handon king to start over
Holding back the impulse to speak harshly, Ingrid responded indifferently, “No”
Scandon’s voice was deep. “It’s not just Peaceheart now. Everyone in the industry knows you’ve been played by Jasper. I can protect you. I won’t let anyone talk behind your back.”
The deliberately avoided mentioning Cassandra’s resignation and return to Grunland Insteal, hech to say the most hurtful things.
Ingrid’s kauned red. Se didn’t leave that Brandon truly liked her. To humiliate her like that, she was certats that he hated her though.
ering ber voler, Ingrid decided to give him a taste of his own medicine. “Thank you, but I’m aft Idit I’m with you, people will talk behind my back.”
kendon spoke in a low tone. “At least I had a proper relationship with you Jasper creared you like a fool. What you here felt proud of is now nothing but a joke!”
Ingrida emained calmas she retorted, “Jasper and only be up. We’re not cutting all contact. If you’ve forgotten how painful it was when he hit you last time, I don’t mind passing on the
Brandon to sart, and tagid could almost imagine his expression through the phone,
After a long pause, diandan’s true colors showed With steam, he said, “I was planning to help you out, so you wouldn’t have to lower your head at Praceheart.
“since you don’t get it, I hope you won’t regreticlates. I’m also curious to see what kind of man you end up with, especially if he’s truly sincere coward you.”
He emphasized the word “sin” It was like a silent strike to Ingrid
Once the call ended, Ingrid plated the phone into her pocket. Instead of going to the living room, she stayed in the klichen to prepare.
At first, the felt calm, unaltered by the call. Howent, as the cut the vegetables, she suddenly saw a large droplet of water appear on the back of her hand, followed by aperoned and a third, Feeling an ich in her nose, Ingrid stently wiped it away.
