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not But it’s not up for debate As I just said, I hate being trapped in this apart nothing So I pushed up the appointment I had for a recheck with ”
Marc did not like what he was hearing “Why didn’t I know about this doctor’s appointment? Who ith you?”
“Patrick did And before you call and ream him out, it’s my fault that he didn’t tell you I made him promise not to Our deal was that I had to tell youup to uy sooing with or without him He just did his job”
“Son of a bitch,” Marcnext?”
“Because you know azed down at Marc “I’ back to work to, and one I’m not allowed to lift heavy objects, and my initial shifts have to be shortened But I’ll be back at Manhattan Memorial”
Marc’s entire body was tense, and his stare bore through her “This is the wrong tier You’re in theyou a priet for the media, for hospital staff members and for anyone else ants a piece of you Conrad’s not back, so you’ll be standing in for him, too Don’t do this It’s a bad idea”
“I’m not afraid of emotional backlash If I walk back into that hospital with uilty about Hiding suggests guilt”
“You’re not hiding You’re recuperating” Marc frowned “Also, have you given any thought to your security? How the hell can atch you at work? Follow you around like puppies?”
Madeline’s lips twitched “Somehow I find it hard to think of you as a puppy But yes, I’ve thought of that I’ll be ao to the ladies’ roouards at every hospital entrance I use You can even h the halls and watch me Marc, I will not be a prisoner forever Who knohen this ordeal will be over? I can’t live like a princess in a tower anymore Of course I’m scared I already told you that But ill takepeople That’s what I was trained to do”
With that, her chin ca forthe necessary security as we speak They’ll be discreet, so no one will know I’uarded As for Jacob, I’ve already notified him He’s less than thrilled, but he has no basis to preventSo that’s that”
Marc had to smile She looked so damned cute when she was dictatorial And yeah, he was pissed, but he had to admire her determination He also had to admit to hi
His knuckles caressed her cheek “You’re a pain in the ass, do you know that?”
“Then we’re well-matched,” she replied “Because so are you”
“You know I’ll be living at that hospital whenever you’re working”
“I never doubted it” Madeline relaxed and slid her body over his “I think we’ve argued enough for now”