Tiana shook her head. "I know his mom. If I don't go, she'll use this as an excuse to cause trouble at my hospital every day. To keep things peaceful, I need to visit her.""She caused the trouble herself and still has the nerve to bother you. She's used to bullying you and thinks she can still push you around!" Sage said angrily. "I'll go with you. I'm not afraid of her. I'll back you up!""No need," Tiana replied. "I don't want her saying nasty things to you. Don't worry. I'm not afraid of her. I'll explain everything in front of Wilson. If she still wants to make a fuss, I won't tolerate it.""Sage, you go home. I'll go with Tiana," Calvin said. "Since this happened at the mall, it's my responsibility to visit Mrs. Tate and see what her intentions are. Plus, it gives me a chance to gauge the situation."With Calvin accompanying her, Tiana wouldn't be at a disadvantage. It would also show Wilson that Tiana had support and wasn't dependent on him. It was like killing two birds wit

But now, Calvin was sitting beside her, openly expressing his feelings.Calvin had taken all her concerns into account and addressed them. He even endeavored to become the successful man he believed she admired.What woman wouldn't have been moved by such deep affection?Tiana's voice was unexpectedly husky. "Calvin, I don't deserve your affection. I'm afraid you'll be disappointed."Calvin chuckled softly. "Don't talk nonsense. Choosing to like you is my decision. You don't need to fear anything, and there's no question of worthiness."Tiana, you're exceptional and wonderful. You'll always be deserving of anyone's affection. Don't doubt yourself because of one failed marriage."Warmth filled Tiana's heart once more. She had never heard such touching words before. Whether Calvin spoke from the heart or his understanding of women, Tiana was deeply thankful to him."Calvin, thank you. But as you said, I've just come out of a failed marriage, and I'm not ready to start a new relati

But Tiana didn't want to hear it. "If that's all, I'm leaving.""Wait. There's more," Wilson said quickly. "The night I got drunk, I fell asleep in the car. Dr. Gates had the driver help me upstairs. I didn't know she stayed over.""She just sat by the bed all night. Nothing happened," Wilson explained.Tiana found it laughable. "Why are you explaining this to me? We're nothing to each other now. What happens between you and anyone else is none of my business."Wilson was momentarily taken aback but pushed on."Tiana, I know you don't want anyone to know about our past, so I haven't contacted you these past few days. I didn't want to cause you any trouble or gossip. But I felt you needed to know the truth."Wilson rarely spoke so much at once. He looked a bit desperate as if he was trying to mend things.Tiana scoffed. "Wilson, now that we're divorced, you're rushing to explain things. But when we were married, you never said anything, and you never cared if I misunderstood you.

"Dr. Gates, I appreciate your help the last time I was drunk, but we're just friends now. Please don't involve yourself in my family matters anymore. I'm afraid it might upset Tiana," Wilson stated directly.Though Lana felt uncomfortable, she still spoke up. "But you two—""We're divorced, but she's the only one I care about," Wilson affirmed firmly.Feeling embarrassed by Wilson's repeated rejection, Lana covered her mouth and left. Wilson didn't follow or pay her any attention. Instead, he sat wearily in the corridor.…When Tiana returned, Sage asked her about what had happened. Upon hearing Calvin's confession, Sage was delighted. "I knew he liked you! But why hasn't he made any moves lately? What's with all this focus on his career?"Tiana shared Calvin's words with Sage, and she was also moved by Calvin's actions. "He's really something. He even considered every little detail! Tiana, why not give him a chance? Even though he's Ian's best friend, he seems much more depe

Sage started, "I—""Well said. Everyone, keep all of this here!" Shane said, clearly pleased. The staff all smiled and started showering compliments and praise on Shane. Sage wanted to explain, but she couldn't get a word in, so she gave up.Upon seeing this, Shane's smile grew even more dazzling and charming.Changing clothes, picking accessories, and getting hair and makeup done took a couple of hours. But at the end of it, Sage looked in the mirror and had to admit that the professionals had done a remarkable job highlighting all her best features.Shane, on the other hand, had changed into a white suit and slicked his hair back. What could have been a disaster for anyone else looked naturally elegant and striking on him.Once they were both ready, it was nearly time to leave. Shane's assistant carried several gifts and followed them to the parking lot.Owen's birthday party was set at a five-star hotel. The driver pulled up to the entrance. Soon, a doorman and valet came ov