---- Chapter 140 Fortunately , no one gave Wendy any trouble as they left the restaurant. Once they got in the car, she noticed Liam was lost in thought and asked, "What's wrong? Are you tired? Do you want me to drive?" "T'm fine," he replied, snapping out of it and starting the engine. Liam had just been thinking that James seemed to care about 'Wendy more than he had expected.

On the way back to the hospital , Wendy had already put the earlier incident behind her and shifted the conversation to Margaret's condition. "After my parents passed away, Aunt Margaret was the one who took care of me." It was the first time Liam had ever brought up his family. Even though she already knew Liam's parents had passed away long ago, a bittersweet sadness rose within her after she heard him say it so impassively. "Tcan tell how much Ms. Hurst means to you." Liam nodded. "Yeah.

That's why I respect every one of her decisions." Back at the hospital, Wendy went straight to work. Liam also ---- got busy handling the logistics of settling back in after returning to the country. By the time they saw each other again, it was already dark. Just as Wendy reached Gregory's office, she saw Liam walking out. Gregory was seeing him off at the door. "Wendy, you and Dr. Harrison already know each other , so there's no need for an introduction.

He won't be attending the academic seminar , but he's joining our medical team. Help him out where you can." Wendy nodded. After handing over some documents and discussing the next steps for the medical team, she finally left the office at 10:00 pm. Just as she stepped out, Liam's voice reached her. "It's late. I'll send you home." She blinked in surprise. "Why are you still here?" She thought he had left long ago, since two hours had passed. "I was waiting for you," he replied.

They started walking toward the elevator together. "Where are you staying? How about moving back to your home?" Wendy asked. "What about you?" "T moved back into the hospital dorms." ---- Liam immediately shook his head. "Forget it. I'll just stay at a hotel." "You have your apartment. Why stay at a hotel?" She glanced at him. "Is it because you feel bad about kicking me out?" "No." He met her eyes. "I never wanted to kick you out. I've always viewed that place as your home.

You're welcome anytime." Under the cold elevator lights, their eyes met, breaking the quiet chill in the air. Wendy's breath caught in her throat as she gazed into his pale eyes. "How about this? You should come back and stay too. The master bedroom is still empty, since I'm using the guest room. "You want me to stay with you?" As Liam spoke, his eyes flickered, hinting at emotions he kept well hidden. Wendy shrugged.

"It's your apartment." "Okay." He agreed without hesitation , almost as if he were afraid she might change her mind. She laughed. "You make it sound like I'm inviting you to move in with me." The elevator doors opened just as she finished speaking. Liam smiled too. "Thank you for the invitation, Dr. Sanders." ---- The two of them stepped out of the elevator and had barely made it past the front doors when a figure appeared, blocking their path.