Chapter 173
That was thoughtful of him.
It would be a lie to say she wasn’t touched.
“Thanks, Senior p>
Autumn carefully slipped the lollipop into her pocket.
Just then, Peter came over in his white coat.
Seeing how close they were sitting, he teased, “I knew you two had a story, and you still denied it.
“You young people really know how to keep a relationship under wraps. Don’t tell a soul, huh p>
At his words, Autumn instinctively pulled her hand back and looked up at him. “Dr. Mills, you’ve got it wrong. Keith and I aren’t p>
She hadn’t even gotten the words “dating” out before Peter cut her off. “I know, I know. You want to say you’re not together, right?
“Fine, I’ll keep your secret. I promise no one else will hear it from me p>
Autumn’s small face flushed crimson. Did he actually think she was trying to hide something?
She shot Keith a pleading glance, hoping he would explain.
But…
Keith only smiled and said, “Dr, you’re so busy, and yet you came all the way here. I feel bad for troubling you p>
Still that same neither–confirming–nor–denying attitude.
Autumn sighed inwardly. She really shouldn’t have counted on him.
Peter’s expression grew earnest. “Alright then, if you really want to thank me, let it be with a toast at your wedding p>
“That way, I’ll have a reason to pressure Lucas into settling down. That boy–who knows what’s going through his head?
“Every time I bring it up, he says you’re older and not married yet, so he’s in no rush either.
“It’s infuriating. No, now that you’re in a relationship, I’ll make sure to get on his case when I go back. I’m still waiting to hold a great–grandchild p>
Listening to him, Autumn thought the way their family interacted seemed so relaxed and easy.
She liked that kind of atmosphere.
Unfortunately, her own home was far too chaotic for her to have it.
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She could only envy it from afar.
As for the “wedding” remark, she decided to ignore it entirely. The old man was just misunderstanding the
situation.
If she kept explaining, it would only make her look like she was embarrassed and trying to hide something.
Forget it, if it made him happy, he could think whatever he liked. She didn’t mind.
A flicker of something unreadable passed through Keith’s eyes as he looked at Autumn.
“Are you ok? ”
She’d been about to shake her head, but when her gaze met those deep eyes that seemed to see through everything, she changed her mind and nodded.
The follow–up was simple–just a painless endoscopy–but even so, she still felt a little uncomfortable when she came out of the examination room.
Keith guided her to a bench outside and handed her a cup of warm water. “Drink some. You’ll feel better. ”
Autumn took it, thanked him, and sipped a few mouthfuls before setting it aside.
Seeing that she still looked drained, Keith let her rest against his shoulder, then unwrapped a strawberry lollipop and held it to her lips.
She opened her mouth to take it, but the moment she realized she was leaning on his shoulder, she straightened as if shocked by a sudden jolt.
“What’s wrong?” Keith’s gaze was steady, his tone low.
“Nothing. Thanks for today, Senior p>
The truth was, she was in a defensive state right now–part of her instinctively resisted physical contact, even with someone who had been helping her through the hardest moments.
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