Just entering the office, Devin opened the mailbox to check today's schedule. He was going through the eting calendar, and the door burst open in the nick of ti. He snapped, quick to reprimand the executive assistant, knowing that it's her who cos to eat his head in the early morning but seeing Francis slid to a stop in front of the table, panting heavily, Devin went hazard in surprise. ''What happened_'' Devin halted, watching Francis scooted face. What's got into him today? He deeply thought as he observed Francis's moves.
Grabbing the bottle, Francis gulped the water in one go. He later threw it onto the garbage and slumped on the chair to calm his erratic heartbeat. ''Why didn't you pick my call from morning? I was scared sothing happened to you.''
Devin pulled his mobile, and indeed, he has loads of missed calls, and one was obviously from Francis. The DND mode switched on, automating the silent mode. ''I am sorry, France. It was in silent mode. But what's the matter?'' He ca straight to the topic.
Francis iterated the trail of events that are happening recently around them. ''If I am not wrong, Won-Shik and Ruth must be working together, and their target is_''
''My company anniversary.'' Devin completed for him.
''Precisely.''
''Fret not. The invitees are limited. Nothing suspicious will pass through without surveillance. We have a security check in every corner. We will set up a body scanner system at the entrance. No weapon or object will pass through without screening.''
Devin's words assured him, but for so reason, Francis's heart didnot settle.
''Trust . I will not let any mishaps happen in the event. Leena is my safety.'' He assured him that everything would be fine.
''Alright.'' Francis closed his eyes and nodded his head, keeping his trust in Devin. A minute later, he stood up, ready to leave, but Devin put a stop to his tracks by calling him. ''First ti you have co to my office. How can I let my father-in-law leave just like that? Your daughter would start a war with .''
Francis quirked his brows, seeing through Devin's sarcasm. ''Put on the best father-in-law certificate on your table. That would suffice.'' Francis turned to leave, and by the doorstep, he heard Devin's cutting loud reply again.
''I will do that.. Having you as father-in-law doesn't actually suck.''
Francis shut the door with a bang, loud enough for the executive assistant to shudder, who was standing outside.
Happiness doesn't lie in big things. Annoying the father and daughter duo would make his day rrier. Shaking his head, Devin went back to work. With morning etings ended and no appointnts for the next two hours, he has enough ti for lunch. Suddenly, Devin had the urge to eat lunch with his Sweetheart. He called her and learned she went to the hospital to spend ti with her mother. ''How many tis she visits the hospital?'' He grabbed the suit jacket and texted her to stay in the hospital. ''She doesn't properly sit in one place for an hour.'' Buttoning the coat, Devin was off to pick Leena.
...
Reese went on a trip to Hawaii with Andrew, and Nick is off to so work today. Leena ended a client session in the morning and was freed of etings till four in the evening. With nothing to do, she went to spend her ti with her mother. In between their talks, she received a text from her impatient husband to stay in the hospital.
''Is Devin coming here?'' Heather asked. ''Rosalie wanted to see him once.''
''I see you have beco quite close to Aunt Rosalie.''
Heather humd in reply. ''She is fun.'' In four days, Rosalie has beco close to her. Heather thought she was an arrogant woman considering her dressing style when she first t, but she proved her assumptions wrong.
''I am happy that you have a company. Why don't you join us for lunch, mom?''
'''No, baby. I have a patient's appointnt in another ten minutes. Please don't feel bad.'' Heather said. ''We will go together next ti.''
''Sure.'' She smiled, understanding her mother's concern. Work is equally important. ''Carry on with your work, mom. It may take a while for Devin to turn up.''
''Love you, baby.'' Heather kissed Leena's forehead and went back inside.
Knowing the usual place Leena ets her mother, Devin straight away ca to the hospital lawn. There his Sweetheart was. Resting under the tree, having freed of all the worries in her life.
''Either I see you in this hospital or roaming in the shopping malls with your friends.'' Devin pulled Leena from the ground to her feet. ''I wonder you ever work.''
''Unlike you, I do smart work.'' Lazily, Leena turned her back to Devin so that Devin can dust off the dirt on her dress.
''Lazy bum.'' He used a little strong force to dust her dress and turned her around. Fondly, he pinched her cheeks. ''Are you hungry.''
''I have a place for another al.'' The food brought happiness to her eyes. ''Let's go to_''
''Leena sister.'' Hearing her na called out, Leena turned back and followed her eyes to a girl in a hospital gown waving her hand at her.
''Hi, Erie.'' Smiled Leena at the girl. ''How is your health?''
''Good,'' Erie slowly approached them, and her eyes scooted to Devin. ''Hello, brother-in-law.''
''?'' Devin pointed to himself for confirmation.
''She is Max's daughter,'' Leena whispered to the clueless Devin. With a slight nod, he offered a smile to Erie.
''Erie.I told you not to leave the room until your dad cos.'' Rosalie rushed towards her daughter. Watching Leena talking with her daughter, Rosalie apologized. ''Don't mind her, Leena. She is bored sitting alone. She must have seen you through the window and ca here to talk with you.'' Rosalie said and moved her eyes to Devin. ''Hello. I am glad to et you, finally.''
Neither Devin opened his mouth nor greeted her. Instead, he didnot take her eyes off Rosalie.
Leena jabbed his forearm to bring him to this world, noticing Rosalie's discomfort under his piercing gaze. ''I..I am sorry. It was nice eting you.''
''Likewise." Rosalie half smiled, feeling a little uneasy being scanned by Devin ''Please carry on with your work." Rosalie quickly excused herself, and went back into the hospital with her daughter in tow.
Devin started at the retreating figure until Leena practically dragged him along with her.
''Were you staring at her all the ti?'' Leena pulled Devin's hair after getting into the car.
''I love your jealousy, Sweetheart, but rember my standards are very high.'' Igniting the engine, Devin winked. ''She has a secret."
''And what's that.''
''Her face has undergone a knife.'' He added nonchalantly.
''How did you...'' Leena suddenly rembered the flight journey to Seattle she had with him where he listed a woman's surgeries by rely looking at her picture.
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