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Chapter 13
Growing up in a world where snakes are rampant, I’ve already been able to distinguish which one is venomous and not. Surely, there are snakes that act like they are harmless but actually aren’t.
But being in this industry for years already gives me the ability to identify them even with eyes closed.
But this hazel-eyed specie in front of me is starting to make me doubt.
"I'm confident I could heal people's hearts. Including yours."
His voice is soft yet so full of control as if not letting any demon within get unleashed. His eyes turned a shade darker as he looks at me with longing shadowed by the amusement dancing in his eyes.
I rolled my eyes as I look away, not wanting to be pulled deeper in the depths of unknown.
Yes, he can be the best surgeon in the world if that’s what he claims to be. I’ll give that to him. But my heart?
Sorry, Doc. But my heart has been lon
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