Chapter 35
“Sorry…” I mumbled instinctively, realizing who was beside me.
But I didn’t look up, distancing myself, frowning.
It was Jaxson who’d pulled me, I was sure, but why?
I decided not to dwell on it, to avoid unfounded fantasies.
The delusion that he… it was emotional.
Reaching the top floor, everyone exited the elevator.
I didn’t look at him, keeping pace with Reynald.
In the banquet hall, the seating was arranged, and I happened to be next to Reynald.
Collin sat beside Jaxson.
Jaxson, not in the medical field, was here because of his hospital donations; invitations from the medical elite were always at his disposal.
Caroline glanced back at my table, seeing me whispering to Reynald.
A cold look flashed in her eyes.
“Jaxson, did you think Dr. Sutton and Mr. Steward were a good match?” she asked, her him, probing.
gaze
fixed on
He casually swiped his phone.“Charlotte’s out of his league.”
Out of his league…
Despite his words, Caroline felt
uneasy.
I was chatting with Reynald when my phone vibrated.
I stared, stunned.
It was Jaxson.
#Have you set your sights on Reynald? Thinking about remarrying and becoming Mrs. Steward?#
I stared at the screen, biting my lip.
Was he mocking me?
Yet… wait!
Jaxson never texted about such trivial things.
Would he even care if I liked someone else?
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But that sentence… jealousy?
Jealousy? Was it possible? Would he…?
I looked towards Jaxson, seeing him playing with Caroline’s hair.
Her smile was radiant; her gaze fiery and ambiguous.
He didn’t avoid her gaze.
They looked like a couple in love.
A sourness filled my
I looked away.
heart.
Reynald noticed, looking at me, then at Jaxson, squinting.
Interesting…
I didn’t reply to his message.
During the break, I went to the restroom.
“Dr. Sutton.” Caroline approached, touching up her makeup.
“I don’t know why, but I always feel like you have a good relationship with Jaxson. Could it be that you’re afraid I’ll worry, so you’re not telling me?”
