CHAPTER TEN: BROTHERLY LOVE
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Nikki entered the clinic and greeted Doctor Ben's secretary, Tracy. "Hi, Tracy..."
"Nikki? What are you doing here? Doctor Ryan was in the operating room to observe intern doctors." She quickly informed Nikki.
"Ah, yes, Miss Anna told me already." She smiled, trying to be friendly with her. "I just came to make an appointment with Doctor Ben tomorrow morning."
Tracy's forehead wrinkled and she looked suspiciously at her. "Doctor Ryan constantly does his rounds with your mother. Can't you speak with him, then?" she suggested.
"Oh, right... But it is something important I needed to talk with him about, and I wished to speak in private. That's the reason."
Tracy looks annoyed by her reasons. Now she visibly displays that she doesn't like her. "Tell me, Nikki. Do you like Doctor Ryan?" She asked straightaway.
