Daniel arrived at the Scott family estate, a grand and imposing building that radiated the family's power and status.
At the entrance stood Shirley's father, Jonathan, who immediately stepped forward when he saw Daniel. A seemingly warm smile spread across his face as he greeted him.
"Dr. Cooper! I knew you'd be coming today, so I've been waiting for you!"
"Waiting for me?" Daniel raised an eyebrow, puzzled.
He didn't believe Jonathan's sudden kindness and couldn't help but wonder what he was after.
"Dr. Cooper, your medical skills are truly admirable, so I'd like to offer you a word of advice." Jonathan's tone shifted, his expression growing serious. "You shouldn't have come today. Shirley is off-limits. If you pursue her, you'll offend someone very powerful—someone even we Scotts fe
