Said I didn't Love Him But I Lied

Everleigh and looked at the two people behind Cecil. She had met Zeldan before and seen Lenold eight years ago. At that time, Lenold was still a new recruit in the army. In just a few years, his burly figure had become more muscular and his tanned face made him look like a mature man. His eyes were bright and it was impossible to ignore his majestic appearance.

"Hello."

"It's been a long time, Miss Trevino." Zeldan's pearly white teeth showed as he was glad to see her.

However, she and Lenold had only met a handful of times, so their relationship was neutral.

"Long time no see."

"What brought you guys together?" Everleigh didn't think they would show up, otherwise, she wouldn't have come all the way here.

Cecil wanted to cry, but she had no tears. "It's a long story. Let's go first." She then turned to Lenold and said, "I'll stay at her house for a few days. You guys carry on with your businesses."

How could Lenold not know what she was thinking? He said coldly, "Don't forget about tomorrow's family dinner."

"I know." She looked uncomfortable. She didn't want to go, but it was inappropriate for her to turn him down.

She left with Everleigh. As they got in the car, she took a deep breath. "That was suffocating."

Everleigh laughed, "That's your brother."

"Is it the same for you and your brother?" Cecil asked.

Everleigh smiled and said nothing, thinking that they might not be on the same page.

Cecil arrived at the Trevino family home and it was her first time there. She brought several gifts for Alastair and Adrienne. She had them custom-made. Alastair's was a diamond watch while Adrienne received a diamond bracelet, which they liked very much.

"You're wasting money. They're still young."

"It's fine as long as they like it."

"I like it very much. Thank you, Aunt Cecil." Adrienne stood on the sofa and kissed Cecil on the cheek.

On the other hand, Alastair thanked her sincerely. He would not kiss others like Adrienne.

Cecil was very happy. She felt that the two children had grown taller.

They had dinner together apart from Selena, who was still on set. "What made you return this time?" Everleigh asked as she and Cecil rested on her bed.

"The family dinner tomorrow is for Diana. As her older sister, of course I need to be there."

"She's back?"

Cecil nodded and her eyes looked a little dim under the light.

Everleigh was a little worried. Diana was two-faced, and although Cecil knew it, she could only do so much since they lived under the same roof. She was really worried that Cecil would get the short end of the stick. "Then you have to be careful."

"Don't worry, she's only the adopted daughter. Besides, it's only a family dinner, so nothing much would happen." Her expression changed as she spoke. She was very confident in her place in her family and would never stand to be bullied. While Cecil went back home, Everleigh went back to work. The idea of going back to her post made her feel at ease.

It felt just like when she came back from abroad.

Dr. Harrison noticed that she was in high spirits, so he walked over and said, "It looks like you're doing well."

"Of course, knowing that I'm fine and well has me in full energy," Everleigh said joyously.

During the several months when she took time off, she really thought that she might be ill, but she had obviously overthought.

She anxiously waited for the result during her time abroad. She had even thought about writing her will. She would rather end her life before dying due to the illness.

Maxwell felt happy for her too, now that she was alive and well in front of him. At first, he was also on tenterhooks. He was really afraid that she would be infected with AIDS.

"I heard that you've developed a new medicine during your time abroad? Were you able to get it tested?" It was something Maxwell wanted to know.

If she could really develop the medicine, it would bring her career to a whole new level.

Everleigh shook her head and said, "I did an experiment before but the effect wasn't noticeable. It still needs improvement. If everything goes well, I'll apply for a patent." The reason why she did this was for her future. There was nothing more she could do with her hands. Since she couldn't hold the scalpel for too long, she had to find another way.

"Everleigh, don't you see, this will help a lot of people. Anybody can do good deeds; it only depends on how it is carried out. If your medicine turns out well, I'm sure you'll reach higher grounds." Dr. Harrison's face was full of pride. This was his beloved student.

Everleigh smiled but said nothing, but her eyes were full of gratitude for him. He had been motivating her since her accident. He even wrote words of encouragement to her during her time abroad.

"Get back to work. It's your first day after so long, so you will need some time to get used to it." He patted her on the shoulder.

She nodded, put on her white coat and stethoscope, and went to make her rounds.

When she walked into the first ward and took out the medical report, she was stunned by the name she was looking at. Hansen.

"Aunt Everleigh." Hansen's voice was low and weak.

"Hansen, you..." She carefully looked at the medical report. His heart condition had worsened.

"Aunt Everleigh, when did you come back? Alastair and Adrienne said you were on a business trip." There seemed to be no trace of blood on Hansen's pale face. The corner of his lips twitched slightly, and there was some blood on his dried-up lips.

"Well, I just got back recently. Are you alone?" Everleigh held the stethoscope and listened carefully to his chest.

The rhythm of his heart was getting slower and slower. She frowned. It seemed that his condition was quite serious.

"No. My mom will come over in a bit." The door opened as soon as he finished his sentence.

Yvonne came in, and just as she was about to call Hansen, she saw Everleigh standing by his bed.

"Everleigh, when did you come back?" Yvonne was surprised to see her.

When Hansen was admitted to the hospital, she wanted to look for Everleigh but unfortunately, she had gone abroad so she gave up.

Everleigh didn't expect to see her. Now that they had met, she had a few words to say.

"I've been resting for the past few days. I just came back to work today."

"I see. Is Hansen alright? His heart has not gotten better this whole year." Yvonne looked at him with worried eyes.

Hansen didn't seem to care. A faint smile appeared on his face, as though he had already accepted his fate.

"He's fine for the time being but he'll need further treatments. I will have a talk with his attending doctor."

"Everleigh, I trust you. If it weren't for those incidents, I would still have you be my family doctor." Yvonne's eyes were full of mixed emotions.

When Everleigh was still their family doctor, Hansen's illness hadn't relapsed, but ever since she left...

"Let's not talk about the past anymore. Now that I'm back, I will treat him because he's my patient," Everleigh said righteously.