I decided to have my surgery scheduled early.
On the day I signed the paperwork, the doctor double-checked with me one more time.
The doctor asked, "Ms. Reed, are you absolutely sure about this? This surgery carries very high risks."
"I am sure," I told him.
The doctor gave me a long, measuring look, and ultimately said nothing more.
The surgery was scheduled for one week later.
That whole week, I stuck to my normal routine. I went to work and lived my life just like any other.
Jasper never reached out to me again. Instead, the man who had given me an umbrella outside the coffee shop showed up again.
His name was Felix Hayes, and he was the new representative from our company's latest partner.
We ran into each other at a project meeting, and he recognized me right away.
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