Chapter 649


    Cherise’s heart twinged slightly.


    At the traffic light, she took the opportunity to nce at Damien in the back seat through the rearview


    mirror. The man’s eyes were closed, and his longshes softened his stern expression. He seemed


    unapproachable yet vulnerable.


    She remembered that the files on hisputer hadst been saved at four-thirty in the morning when


    she went to his room to fetch his clothes.


    Does he… often stay upte? He must not have taken good care of himself for the past few years while


    I wasn’t by his side.


    This man always prioritizes his work and my affairs. He never considers his own well-being…


    She took a deep breath and turned away. “He does work hard.”


    “Dr. Shaw, Mr. Lenoir’s feelings for you… are genuine. As someone who once pursued you, I feel


    inadequate. Compared to Mr. Lenoir, my slight affection for you is nothing. It was merely puppy love.”


    “You still remember?” Cherise was amused by Isaac’s words. “I almost forgot. You wanted to pursue


    me in the past.”


    “I don’t want to pursue you anymore.” Isaac turned away and looked at the scenery outside. the car


    window. “Now I know I don’t stand a chance at all.”


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    as dedicated as you.”


    Cherise sighed. “Once this matter is resolved,e back to work at the hospital.”


    Isaac clenched his fists at his sides, pursing his lips. “Dr. Shaw.” After a brief pause, he hesitated


    before turning to face Cherise. “What… what will happen to Ms. Lane if I expose her at the press


    conference tomorrow?”


    “That’s a difficult question.” Cherise shook her head. “I’m unsure because I’ve been immersed in


    academic research for the past few years. We may have to wait for the hospital director and other


    higher-ups to decide how to penalize those who make such mistakes….


    Having said this, she nced at Isaac again. “Have you decided to step forward and expose


    Ms. Lane tomorrow?”


    “Mm.” The man nodded solemnly. His gaze was determined and sincere as he stared into the distance.


    “Before meeting Mr. Stein today, I never would have considered doing such an ungrateful act. After all,


    Ms. Lane was the one who helped me advance singlehandedly.”


    “I really don’t want to harm her, but Mr. Stein’s appearance today made me realize that…. human life is


    more important than my affection for Ms. Lane.”


    Cherise’s hand on the steering wheel paused for a moment.


    Isaac continued to look out the car window, his gaze unfocused, not paying attention to the scenery


    outside. “Mr. Lenoir also told me that Ms. Lane might not have intended to frame you, Dr. Shaw. She


    might have only wanted to seek revenge on my behalf.”


    “She was considerate, but she overlooked human lives. If Dr. Staber hadn’t intervened, we wouldn’t


    see Mr. Stein today. When Mr. Stein told me about his family and his child… I felt incredibly grateful


    that the surgery back then was sessful.”


    “Ms. Lane has done something wrong. If I don’te forward to rectify it, she might… do something


    even more unthinkable in the future.”


    Everything Isaac said deeply resonated with Cherise.


    She knew that Isaac had understood these principles long ago, but he still believed that his rtionship


    with his mentor was more important until Mr. Stein himself appeared.


    Damien was incredibly wise in this regard. He knew that Isaac was overly sentimental and that


    sentimental people werepassionate.


    Damien was undoubtedly the winner in this battle of wits. His victory was truly remarkable.


    Upon arriving in Lermille, Cherise initially thought that Damien would send Isaac and Mr. Stein to a


    hotel. However, to her surprise, Damien took Isaac and Mr. Stein to his home. His house, conveniently


    located opposite Cherise’s, had two bedrooms, perfect for Mr. Stein and


    Isaac.


    “What about you?” Cherise asked, furrowing her brows as she watched Damien escort the t men home.


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    “Someone who will take me in.” Damien casually smiled at Cherise. He leaned in closer to her. “What’s


    wrong? Are you worried that I’ll be homeless, Dr. Shaw?”


    The man’s deep voice and warm breath tickled Cherise’s ears. She recoiled and quickly. moved away,


    ring at him warily. “I’m not worried about you. I was just asking!”