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After some thought, River said, “Yes, I am. What can I help you with?”
Scott sighed. “I wouldn’t call you if there was nothing. Have you and Noah gotten back together?”
Unsure of how to resporid, River redirected the conversation. “I apologize if I said something wrong.
How about dinner together?”
“Sure.” Scott nodded. “I’d like to treat you both to a meal because I’ve been promoted to director.”
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Paige and Kenny?”
Scott replied, “Not yet. Could you help me tell them? I’m swamped right now.”
“Of course,” River replied.
“I’ll text you the details of the hotel and the time.”
“Okay.”
After ending the call with Scott, River dialed Paige’s number, and Paige picked up promptly.
Paige was still drowsy. “River? What’s going on?”
River checked the time. “It’s 3:00 p.m. Are you still asleep?”
Paige yawned. “It seems like I’ve been perpetually tired lately. Pregnancy is so strange.”
River laughed and said, “Get up and get ready. Scott wants to treat us to dinner tonight.”
“Scott?” Paige instantly thought of Scott’s expression that day and became more alert. “Why does he want to take us to dinner?”
“He’s been promoted to director,” River explained.
“Oh, will Kenny be joining us?” Paige asked.
“Yeah, Scott asked me to let you guys know.”
“Alright, I’ll get up now. Do you have some time later? Let’s go pick a gift for him,” Paige suggested.
“I’ll come to pick you up in an hour then.”
“Okay.”
Fifteen minutes later, River arrived at the factory. After a brief meeting with her staff, she asked Kenny to accompany her.
Kenny was thrilled to hear about Scott’s promotion. “Scott is amazing! He should’ve been promoted long ago. It’s unfair that it took this long!”
River smiled and asked, “Do you think becoming a director is that easy? What kind of gift do you think Kenny was stumped. “I didn’t even think about that until you mentioned it. What kind of gift would suit him?”
River shared Kenny’s bafflement.
After picking up Paige, the three of them sat in the backseat, still pondering the ideal gift for Scott.
Frustrated, Kenny turned to River. “Did you inform Neil?”
River looked surprised. “Scott didn’t mention my brother.”
Kenny wondered, “Did he forget about Neil because he’s so busy? They’re usually so close. He must have forgotten to inform Neil.”
River nodded. “Okay, I’ll text Neil.”
Neil swiftly texted her back.
Nell: [Got it, River. But I’ll be late.]
River: [it’s okay. I’ll help you give him a present too.]
Neil: [Okay.]
After shopping for a long while in the shopping mall, River and the others finally picked a few gifts that were relatively more useful for Scott.
Scott arrived at Novamere Hotel early in the evening. After ordering their dishes, he waited at the hotel’s entrance.
Approximately ten minutes later, he spotted River’s car.
Scott approached and greeted them. As River and the others emerged from the car, they each congratulated Scott.
However, Paige avoided making eye contact with him. She offered a stiff smile and little else.
Observing Paige’s unusual behavior, Scott walked over and smiled. It seems like something’s bothering you today, Paige. Are you feeling tired due to your pregnancy, perhaps?”
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After a moment’s thought, Scott asked, “Is it because of that expression I put on the other day?”
Confused, Paige looked at him. “No, Scott. You genuinely looked frightening!”
“I apologize,” Scott said awkwardly, “I didn’t mean to scare you.”
Scott’s usual smile gradually eased Paige’s concern.
Paige chuckled and teased, “I might reconsider our friendship If you make that scary face again! It’s the look of a villain””
Scott nodded and assured, “Certainly.”
Paige’s emotions quickly shifted, and she could even exchange playful banter with Scott.
Upon entering the private room, Scott presented two bottles of red wine he had prepared. “Do you fancy a drink tonight, Kenny?”
Kenny’s eyes lit up. “Hell, Scott! It’s been ages since we had a drink together! Can you really drink tonight?”
Smiling, Scott replied, “Yes, I’ve informed the hospital not to contact me, even in emergencies.”
Excitedly, Kenny helped uncork a bottle of wine. “Fantastic! Let’s make it a memorable night!”
He then turned to River. “Would you like some too, G?”
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Paige licked her lips, staring at the red wine. “I want some too…”
“No, you can’t,” River, Kenny, and Scott said in unison.
Paige desperately lay her head on the table, venting her frustration. “This is unfair! You guys get to drink, but I can’t!”
River tried to console Paige. “Once you’ve given birth and stopped breastfeeding, well gather again for a drink, alright?”
“Will that day ever come? Paige looked at River with a pitiful expression, and River nodded. “Yes.
I’m certain it will.”
“Great!”
Kenny poured wine for River while Scott ordered a glass of juice for Paige from the waiter.
Paige rose excitedly, her baby bump evident. “Today is a happy day for Scott. Il raise a toast to you with juice and congratulate you on your promotion to director! May you prosper and save more patients River and Kenny stood up to congratulate Scott as well.
Scott, holding his glass of wine, smiled and joined in the toast. “Thank you, guys.”
River added, “May our friendship endure!”
Kenny chimed in. “Indeed! Let’s be friends forever!”
Paige echoed their sentiments. “We’ll stay together forever!”
However, Scott merely smiled, saying nothing as he clinked glasses with them. But he briefly fixed a complex gaze on River before leaning back to finish his wine.
Afterward, he downed it in one gulp.
Neil arrived during the meal.
Observing Neil, Kenny stood up somewhat unsteadily. “You’re late, Neil! You owe us three glasses of wine!
Neil nodded at Kenny and told Scott, I’m sorry, Scott. I was busy today. Congratulations on your promotion.”
Scott stood up and held out an empty wine glass to pour wine for Neil. “Thank you. I’m glad you could make it.”
Neil accepted the glass from Scott. “As usual, I have three glasses of wine.
After Neil downed three glasses of wine, Kenny cheered excitedly.
River also became a bit tipsy after having some wine. Her face turned beet red.
She joined Paige and Kenny, and they reminisced about their past in Spania.
Seeing this, Neil glanced at Scott and said, “Scott”
“Yeah?” Scott turned and asked, “What’s on your mind, Neil?”
Neil took a sip of wine, pondered briefly, and asked, “Have you been very busy lately?”
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Staring closely at Scott, Neil said, “No, I’m just making small talk. Have you been busy at the hospital, or have any patients requested house calls?”
Scott’s gaze became subtly intense. “Only occasionally.”
Hearing that, Neil looked away. “Really? I thought you were tied up with other matters.”
Suddenly, Scott burst into laughter. “I’m swamped with hospital work. I don’t have time for anything else.”
“Yeah, that’s good,” Neil replied indifferently.
After that, none of them broke the silence.
Scott raised his wine glass and took a sip. Scott’s lowered gaze held a deep, mysterious meaning.
At that moment, River’s phone suddenly rang on the table. She picked it up and saw a text from Noah, so she unlocked her phone.
Noah: [I’ve brought Tyler and Axel to De Marco Residence. I’ll contact you later.]
The text startled River, and she quickly responded,
River: You must take good care of them.]