2026-11-02 07:00:18Neil Ashford froze for a moment when he heard that.
What did he mean by "you doctors"? Weren't they all studying medicine? If they weren't going to be doctors, what else would they do, butchers?A realization suddenly struck Neil. He lowered his voice. "You're not working at a hospital anymore?"Warren Pendleton glanced at Neil and smiled. "I got sick a while back. After that, I just didn't want to spend every day at a hospital watching people live and die."Warren said it
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Warren Pendleton let out a short laugh and dug into the meal without ceremony.Once he'd eaten his fill, Neil Ashford grabbed the medical reports and hurried out the door to work. Cora Ashford tossed the dishes into the sink and came back to cuddle Daisy in her arms.Warren didn't want to overstay his welcome. He stood and headed over to Professor Harold Whitmore's place for a chat.Back in the kitchen, Cora leaned closer to Molly Pendleton and said quietly, "I really envy you. Warren treats you so well.""My husband's nothing like that. Even after we got married, he still acts like a kid."Molly's cheeks flushed slightly. "Once you have a baby, things will settle down," she said.She hadn't bothered to lower her voice, and Daisy, nestled in Cora's arms, caught every word.Daisy tilted her head up to look at Cora, then glanced down at her belly. "A baby? Where's the little brother?"Daisy had been spending a lot of time at home lately, listeni
Chapter 097
The next morning, Warren Pendleton took Molly Pendleton and Daisy into the city center for a day out.The city was livelier than Brookhaven, though nothing like the sprawling metropolis it would become in his last life. Still, it had more to offer than their small town, more shops and restaurants, more variety. When Warren spotted the sign featuring a jolly old man in red, he grinned and led his family inside without hesitation.The selection was modest by future standards, but Warren ordered a spread of food and drinks, guiding Molly and Daisy to a cushioned booth by the window. The burger looked simple enough, a soft bun stuffed with sauces, crisp vegetables, and a tender piece of fried chicken that smelled heavenly. For Daisy, who had never seen anything like it, the meal might as well have been a feast.Molly avoided the creamy dressing and ate only the crispy fried chicken leg on her plate, while Daisy worked her way through half the burger with focused determina
Chapter 096
After a lively dinner and a few drinks, Cora Ashford and Molly Pendleton settled near the TV with Daisy nestled between them, the little girl's eyes fixed on the screen. The warmth of the meal still lingered in the air, but the men had other plans.Neil Ashford lit a cigarette and gestured toward the balcony. Warren Pendleton followed without a word, and the two stepped out into the cool night air.Neil exhaled a thin stream of smoke, his tone carrying a note of regret. "Warren, it's a shame you're not working as a doctor."Back in school, Warren had been one of the brightest students. He studied hard, earned top marks every semester, and was always called out by name during award ceremonies. Now, though, all that effort seemed wasted. Neil couldn't help but feel bitter on his friend's behalf. Warren had gone home, gotten married, and then the accident happened. Everything fell apart.When Warren mentioned earlier that there had been some friction around the time
Chapter 095
Neil Ashford froze for a moment when he heard that.What did he mean by "you doctors"? Weren't they all studying medicine? If they weren't going to be doctors, what else would they do, butchers?A realization suddenly struck Neil. He lowered his voice. "You're not working at a hospital anymore?"Warren Pendleton glanced at Neil and smiled. "I got sick a while back. After that, I just didn't want to spend every day at a hospital watching people live and die."Warren said it casually enough, but the words sent a chill through Neil's chest.For a top student to abandon years of grueling medical training, whatever illness Warren had suffered must have been no small matter.Neil looked over at the mother and daughter chatting and laughing nearby. "What about now? Did you bring your medical records?""The department heads will all be in tomorrow. I can take your records and have them look it over."Warren let out a laugh. "Already recovered.""
Chapter 094
When Molly Pendleton heard that, Warren Pendleton smiled and shifted Daisy in his arms. "It's fine. Look over there. Plenty of teachers from the staff housing are out for their evening walks.""I remember the school used to have a playground with slides and swings. We can head over and check it out."Hearing his reassurance, Molly finally relaxed.The staff housing complex was newly built, each building rising only six stories. The exteriors were done in red brick, simple but pleasant against the backdrop of evergreen hedges that lined the pathways. The setting had a certain charm, a quiet dignity that suited a university campus.The three of them strolled along the tree-lined paths. Faint echoes of students reciting their lessons drifted from the nearby teaching buildings. Molly walked beside Warren, taking in the surroundings with open curiosity. She had never attended college herself, but she had always been a reader. She had wondered if she might understand t
Chapter 093
Professor Harold Whitmore and Warren Pendleton sat together in the living room, chatting about nothing in particular while keeping an eye on Daisy, who was playing quietly nearby. In the kitchen, Ruth Whitmore had drawn Molly Pendleton aside to help clear away the dishes.Warren did not try to stop them. He waited until the older man had settled back into his chair, then asked quietly, "How has your health been these past few years?"Harold waved a hand. "When you get old, it is what it is."Then his gaze dropped. "But you. That leg of yours..."He leaned forward and pressed his fingers gently against Warren's knee, testing it the way a physician tested everything, without asking permission first."There was a car accident a while back," Warren explained. "Walking was hard for a time. It's more or less fine now."Harold glanced toward the kitchen, where the clatter of plates and running water drifted out, then turned back. "And what are you doing with y
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