To Be Yours Again novel (Alec and Jenny) - Season 1 Episode 35

The next day at Parrington Hospital, Jenny received a phone call from Zack right after completing a surgery.

“You’re being investigated,” he said. “They’re pretty good. You can’t hide your whereabouts in the country for much longer.”

Jenny was intrigued. “It’s okay, Zack. So what if they find out about me? There are no skeletons in my closet.”

“I thought you didn’t want Alec to find out,” Zack said playfully.

Jenny smiled nonchalantly. “I don’t really care if he does. And if he doesn’t ask, I won’t bring it up.” Based on Zack’s words, she suspected that it was Alec who was investigating her. It was possible.

“Are you busy lately? You seem to have surgery to perform every day,” Zack said. He wasn’t in the country. so he wasn’t caught up with Jenny.

“Yeah, but it’s fine. It prevents me from overthinking.”

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They chatted for a little while longer before saying their goodbyes. Jenny was about to carry on with her work, but someone knocked on her door.

The person walked in quickly. She was surprised to see him. “Mr. Pearson?”

“Just call me Max,” he said, walking up to her.

She looked solemn but didn’t reply. “Why are you here?” she asked.

“Well.” Max looked a little guilty as she stared at him. “I wanted to ask you out for lunch.”

Jenny frowned. “Sorry. I have a meeting in the afternoon. I probably can’t make it.”

“Is that so?” Max looked disappointed. “This has to be one tough job. You can’t even rest during lunchtime.

Jenny said nothing. She didn’t think it was tough at all.

“Why don’t you be my assistant? I can guarantee I’ll offer a higher salary than what this hospital is paying you.”

Last night, after the party, he had done some research on her and found that she wasn’t just Mr. Birkett’s mentee-she was also a neurosurgeon. The news shocked him, but it made him want to know more about her.

Jenny’s face was devoid of amusement as she listened to his words. On the contrary, she looked displeased. “That’s alright. I like my job.”

“Alright.” Sensing that she was unhappy, Max didn’t press on.

“Is there anything else?” Jenny asked, seeing that he still hadn’t left.

“Nothing much. I just want to know if you’re free tonight.” If lunch was a no, then dinner could be a yes.

However, Jenny stared at him for a while before saying, “You can tell me things without taking me out for meals.”

Although they had gotten along during the party, it was only just that. She felt nothing for this man. Besides, after what Alec told her about Max yesterday, her instincts told her to stay away from this man, just as she had stayed away from Alec. Both men had ulterior motives. Nothing good could come from

getting too close to them.

Max didn’t think that she would refuse him so directly. He was stunned and smiled bitterly. “So we’re saying things outright, are we? Well, I’m going to be straightforward as well. Do you have a boyfriend?”

Again?

Jenny’s emotions were jumbled up. She took a deep breath and said, “I’m not sure why you’re looking for me, but let me tell you this-I’m not interested in you.”

“Really?” Max was perplexed. Being rejected did not feel good. “Well, who’s your type? Alec?” he asked, smirking slightly.