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James

I woke up to find my patient sleeping beside me naked in bed. I rubbed the pressure points in my temples and endeavored to recall what had occurred earlier. I muttered an internal "damn" to myself as a form of reprimand.

Because the last time I checked the time, it was already one in the afternoon, and Lily could walk through the door at any moment.

I jolted her awake by violently shaking her and shouting, "Wake up!" "It's time to get up. Immediately.”

She shrieked out in shock and perplexity as she gasped "I don't even know where to begin with you. Still exhausted, I've fallen back asleep."

After clearing my throat with a tissue, I got to my feet and stood there naked. After quickly yelling at her to "Come on," I dashed into my room's closet, changed into my underwear, and then called out to her. You really ought to get going right away. And just so you know, there is absolutely zero chance that we will ever cross paths again."

When I spoke to her in such an impolite manner whi