LOVE IN THE SHADOW

om. On the bed, Sophy, the cat, was busy trying to wake up her owner. She meowed lou

beside the bed. Suddenly, the lady jerked up from the bed, her eyes drooling from sl

e quickly turned to Sophy. "Sophy, why didn't you wake m

hurrying to the closet to grab her clothes. Just then, her cell phone rang from the bed. She quic

ou?" a female voice asked fro

ation now, I'm com

set and Sophy's breathing on the phone. You know the director is c

for me, love you," she said,

. She rushed to the kitchen to feed Sophia, then gra

hutting the door behind her before ru

she was nurtured by her loving parents who instilled in her the value of hard work and dedication. As

and she worked tirelessly to achieve her goal. She left her parents' nest

of the best hospitals in the city. Her career flourished, and she ea

money for upkeep, much to her surprise and gratitude. Though she urged t

ed skin, and a bright smile. Her long, dark hair cascades down her back, framing her heart-shaped

ly background, Summer embodies a perfect b

aught her boyfriend cheating on her with one of her coworkers. The

n every way. However, one fateful day, Summer walked into her boyfriend's apa

d. She had thought their relationship was strong, but it tu

h other. Summer's trust was broken, and she struggled to come to term

. She threw herself into her work, focusing on her career

on, always putting others before herself. However, she had built wall

and prioritize her own happiness. Though she still had trust issues, she was determined

nte, a partner in crime, and a source of unwavering support. The two medical

ng - they had formed a strong bond that went beyond their shared profession. They would often

tand her innermost thoughts and feelings. She had been a rock for Summer during

ghing about the quirks of hospital life. They would also frequently cover each other's shifts

o as the "dynamic duo" of the medical team. Despite their busy schedules, they made tim

even on the toughest of days. And Summer's calm and collected nature helped to balance

understanding of each other's quirks and flaws. They knew each o

ne, who was dressed in her uniform and standing beside th

, offering Summer a cup of coffee a

ied, taking a sip of her co

said, and the elevator doors opened, allow

," Summer sai

r sip of her coffee. "Before I forget." She dipped her ha

that?"

there are a lot of celebrities, mafias, and of course, very attracti

friend, I'm

ff duty tomorrow, you need to get a life," she added

," She said, but Ja

cuses. You're a young and beautiful lady that men will beg to h

since then, you haven't been with anyone. Don't you want to feel your bones crack up?" Summer sighed tiredly at her f

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nt nightlife. Summer navigated her car through the deserted roads, her windshield wipers beating a steady rhythm. Su

ng his side. Summer's medical instincts ki

u okay? Do yo

ing onto hers. "Just...help me," he

e realized it was more severe

you to a hospital

r's grip on her

se...take me anywhe

attoos on his hands and arms, symbols of a world she didn't understand. The man's voice was low and gravelly as he begged her to take h