Chapter 252 A Seat Across From Him

• “Dr. Garcia?” Natalia answered while quickening her pace. “Yes, I’ll be there shortly. Please wait five minutes—and please tell your friend I’m really sorry…”
• By the time she reached the third-floor café booth, she was nearly out of breath. She clutched the edge of the sofa, coughing lightly.“This—”
• Chris, wearing his usual gentle, scholarly smile behind his glasses, turned to the man beside him.“Well?” he said teasingly. “Victoria, surprised?”