Chapter 7

That night, as I left the hospital, I distinctly felt a presence trailing behind me.

Lorne stood beneath a distant, dimly lit streetlamp, silently watching me.

I sighed in resignation.

"It's late. Go home."

His voice was broken, tinged with tears.

"Felicity, is there really no chance for us?"

Without a moment's hesitation, I blurted out:

"No."

The shadow under the streetlight froze.

After what seemed like an eternity, Lorne turned and left.

Leaving behind a cryptic parting shot—

"I'll make you forgive me."

I didn't dwell on him. There was too much to do these days. When you're busy, all the drama of love and resentment gets pushed to the back of your mind.

Dr. Bennett, sympathetic to my situation, used his decades-old network to pull some strings, securing me an opportunity for overseas training. Soon, I'd be leaving the country, putting this heartbreaking city behind me for good.

The day the hospital approved my request, it snowed heavily.