Chapter 672

Ryan Fairsprene frowned deeply. "There's nothing between Vivian and me."

"Oh?" Fiona Grandelle tilted her head. "I was just making conversation. Why are you so defensive? I simply want to know—did you reject me because you genuinely don't like me, or is there another reason?"

"Fiona, you deserve better." Ryan's tone was sincere. "What you feel for me might just be gratitude. When you meet someone you truly love, you'll understand."

Killer suddenly interjected. "I hope it's just gratitude too."

"What do you mean?" Ryan looked confused.

Killer shrugged. "Exactly what I said. Just letting you know I'm not a bad option either. Think it over carefully. If you change your mind, we can start dating."

She patted Ryan's shoulder before walking toward Vivian's office.

Ryan stood frozen, sensing something off about Fiona's behavior today.

As expected, Killer pushed open Vivian's office door without knocking. When Vivian finally finished her work, Ryan approached immediately. "Dr. Laurent, Fiona has been acting strangely today—"

"Strange?" Vivian didn't look up. "Seems normal to me. Probably just her condition acting up."

Though Vivian covered for her, Ryan couldn't shake his unease. Those ambiguous remarks had left him unsettled.

Vivian suddenly lifted her gaze. "But Fiona does like you a lot, Dr. Fairsprene. Don't miss your chance."

She returned to her paperwork without another word.

Ryan studied Vivian with mixed emotions. So she'd known all along?

When Vivian returned to her office later, she found Killer asleep at the desk. The peaceful expression was a stark contrast to her usual demeanor. Vivian quietly closed the door.

Soon after, Fiona stirred awake drowsily. "Vivian...? Why am I at the hospital? I remember falling asleep at home..."

Vivian recognized the return of the host personality. "You came with me this morning. Said you were tired and took a nap here."

"Really?" Rubbing her eyes, Fiona had no memory of it.

"Mm. Sleep more if you're still tired." Vivian handed her a glass of water.

Fiona shook her head. "No, I'm fine. Just needed some rest."

At lunch, Vivian intentionally invited Ryan. But the moment he saw Fiona, he excused himself. "I have rounds to do. You two go ahead."

Fiona's face fell. "Does Dr. Fairsprene dislike me?"

She remained oblivious to Killer's earlier confession. Vivian quickly reassured her. "Doctors are always busy. Don't overthink it."