Chapter 0361 , “Well, I’ll see you two later. I still have two hours of my shift left,” Ronda complains, stifling a yawn. , “You have fun, and I think I’m going to head home. I’ll sleep well today.” I say. Oh and, I’ve filled out the paperwork for patient in room 2, bed C. Please make sure she’s checked up on every hour. The infection is pretty bad.” , “Understood.” , Not bad for a first day of work. Most of the staff was friendly and easy to talk to, and Cassian was pretty sweet. Not to mention all the single women and a few of the not–so–single ones seemed to crush on , him. , Removing my doctor’s coat, I pull on my jacket before I leave the hospital. , I’m getting into my car, making sure to check the back seats and the surrounding area, when I hear the wailing of an ambulance siren before I see the flashing lights as the ambulance zooms past to the emergency entrance. , I wonder what that’s about , Strapping my belt on, I drive out, ready to just get home and sleep. I’m almost home when my stomach rumbles and I realise I haven’t eaten. , I didn’t eat because we were so busy. There was no time and I’m not in the mood. to get out and grab something to eat at this time. , Food prepping isn’t my thing either… I do have some frozen ready meals. I’ll heat up one of those., Reaching the apartment complex, I look around, spotting the regular few middle- aged women standing by the door to one of the bottom–floor apartments, gossiping away about their men. , “Miss!” , I glance at them, and they’re looking right at me. , “Hello.” I smile politely as I lock my car doors. , “How are you finding it here? Have you settled in well?” , I nod, “Yes, thank you.” I glance up at my apartment balcony, wondering how much they can see from down here. Is this about Zade? , “Be careful, there was a break–in the other night, did you hear?” , “Oh?” I ask, my stomach plummeting and I’m sure I’ve turned pale. , “Oh, don’t worry darling, it was just a break in, but no one was caught and no one reported anything. Just make sure you lock your doors and stay safe. Remember, we’re all a community here, so don’t ever think you can’t give us a shout.” , “Thank you,” I say before I head inside, passing the night watchman. , Break in… how did people even realise if Zade had dealt with him? What if they somehow find out what we did? , My stomach churns and I feel nauseous. I take the lift up to my floor and get to my apartment quickly. Unlocking the door, I scan the halls before I step inside and lock the door behind me. I take a moment to scan the apartment, focusing on my senses. There’s no lingering scent, nothing that makes me uneasy, yet I still check every possible place someone could be hidden before I relax., I need another coffee. Massaging my neck, I remove my jacket, tossing it onto the sofa and head to the kitchen area, stopping when I see the paper bag on the , counter. , My heart races, but without even needing any confirmation, I know he put it there. I slowly reach for the bag, turning it around to see the small post–it note that’s stuck to the front. The writing is slanted and sharp. , “Someone once said you shouldn’t deprive your body of the nutrients it needs. Try not to be a hypocrite?” , My stomach flutters, but I close my eyes, trying to remind myself we argued the other night. How dare he pretend we’re ok. And yes, I am going to be a hypocrite. and pretend that I didn’t think of him for the last few days. , I rip off the sticky note off only to see a message on the back. , “And this is a one–time thing since it’s your first day of work. Don’t get used to it , – Z” , One–time thing? We’ll see. He owes me. I had to give him a shot countless times., Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.