After stepping out of the doctor's office, Alex paced the hospital hallway, his hands clenched into fists at his sides. Emma sat nearby, watching him with quiet concern. She knew he was on edge—this test meant everything to him. He needed everyone to know the truth, and clear his name.
She knew the reason he was this anxious was the fact that his name had been way in too many scandals recently and it was accepting not just the company but also his mental health. Alex deserved a break. She thought and then sighed.
Before she could say anything, the sound of footsteps echoed down the corridor. Alex and Emma turned just as Jake strolled in, his usual smug expression in place, followed by Natalie and little Dawn, who clung to her mother's hand.
Jake's gaze flickered to Emma almost instantly, his lips curving into a playful smirk as his eyes roamed over her. With deliberate slowness, he sent her a flirtatious wink.
