Chapter 271
Author: Marina Vittori
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Dahlia caught up with Dustin at the hospital entrance and pulled on his arm. "Hey! Stop! You're walking too fast. I almost couldn't catch up!"

"I'm really sorry. I can't handle those relatives of yours. You should get some other doctor to deal with them," Dustin remarked coolly. He was aversed to the two difficult women and refused to engage with them.

"Did I force you to cure Aunt Jane? Why are you being sensitive?" She rolled her eyes at him.

"Well, I thought …"

"What? Did you think I'm an unreasonable woman who'd force you to grovel at them?" she scoffed.

"No, I didn't." He flashed an embarrassed smile at her, feeling rather uneasy at her newfound considerate personality.

"Alright. I know they're in the wrong. Just stay away from them in the future." She dispensed a kind reminder. "They're from a wealthy and powerful family in Glenstead. Even Natasha Harmon couldn't protect you if you get into trouble with them."

"Is that so? They sound quite remarkable, then." He smil
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