“We will never be able to make the people around us happy if we ourselves are not happy,” Lena continued fearlessly. "One day when everyone knows that you, Dr. Dominic has been pretending for their sake. I think they will end up feeling hurt, sad, and like failures. They’ll feel as though they were close to you, but not close enough to be trusted with your true feelings.” “Lena, enough!” Dominic firmly asked Lena to stop, causing her to be startled. “Don't say anything else, you are here to take care of my mother. Stay out of my personal life.” Lena felt a sting in her eyes as she heard that. She closed her eyes until her tears fell in front of Dominic. The words hurt, but she realized it had happened because she started it. Lena had crossed a line she shouldn't have. “I understand my position, Dr. Dominic. But, I feel we've been close for some time, and that's when I could feel that you are still really hurt.” She spoke honestly before she turned away. “I feel that you are saying that with an unusual kind of care, Lena.” Lena remained silent. “Why are you silent? Am I right?” Lena looked at him again. “Yes,” Lena replied while clenching her hands by her sides, “I do care... as a subordinate to a superior. I've been working here for two years. I wish for your happiness—” “Why? Because of the attention I've given you?” Loving someone who hasn't moved on from their past—no matter how hard you fight for a place in their heart—will always feel pointless because their heart still belongs to someone else. Helena Sinclair should have ingrained that thought in her mind from the moment she started working for the charming and kind-hearted Doctor Dominic Ashford. Kaflin’s kindness had a way of drawing people in, and for someone like Ami, it was impossible not to fall for him—quietly, secretly. But it wasn’t just about the woman from his past. Dominic lived a life that felt almost out of a storybook, always surrounded by sophisticated, beautiful women. And then came someone who truly seemed to be his perfect match—Dr. Martina. Lena knew her place. She tried to forget her feelings, but day by day, they only grew stronger. Her only choice was to step back. Maybe that way, she could finally forget Doctor Dominic. But will her love truly end just like that? Can Lena really forget Dominic and find love elsewhere? But... what if fate brings them together again? Note: Do not distribute or sell this story in any unauthorized manner (outside the Dreame/Innovel app) without the author's permission.