The child by Ellinorâs side wasnât her original son?!
Could it beâ¦
Noticing Ellinorâs apparent distress, Callum began to question his own theory, finding it a bit outlandish and even inappropriate. He gave an awkward chuckle and said, âUh⦠Ms. Mendoza, I know my hypothesis sounds utterly preposterous, but your son gives me a feeling of contradiction. For now, I canât quite put my finger on it. He doesnât seem to have any apparent psychological issues.â
âNo! Your hypothesis isnât far-fetched.â Ellinorâs eyes, previously lost, sharpened suddenly. âThank you for solving a mystery that has been bothering me for days! Dr. Callum, you truly are a professional!â
Callum blinked. âHuh?â
Ellinor was already on her feet. âIâll have Belinda transfer the consultation fee to you. I have an urgent matter to attend to, so I must take my leave. I apologize for the abrupt departure.â
With that, she swiftly exited the consultation room and descended the staircase.
Callum was left somewhat dumbfounded. What just happened? Was his wild guess correct?
Was the child by Ms. Mendozaâs side not her original son?
But how could they look exactly alike, to the point where even a mother couldnât tell the difference?
His wild guess was meant to be a bold hypothesis, and he thought it might offend his patient. He never expected this reaction.
While he was still trying to make sense of it all, there was a knock on his consultation room door.
Hmm? Had Ms. Mendoza returned?
âCome in!â
The door swung open, revealing the roguishly handsome face of Bartlett Rex.
âCallum, why are you leaving me out on the balcony for so long? You really know how to play hard to get, donât you?â
Faced with his friendâs grumbling, Callum could only offer a helpless smile. âI had no choice. An old client came to consult with me. I couldnât just ignore her.â
Bartlett took a seat across from him. âWhat kind of client has you so preoccupied? I bet itâs a stunner, isnât it?â
Recalling Ms. Mendozaâs beauty, Callum nodded wholeheartedly. âYes! Gorgeous! Not my old client, but rather the new one she brought with her. An absolute beauty! Unfortunately, sheâs a mother of three.â
Hearing that she was a mother of three made Bartlettâs expression falter. He naturally thought of the woman who had been giving him the cold shoulder.
âIs her name Ellinor?â
Callum was genuinely surprised. He looked at his friend in disbelief. âImpressive guess! Do you know her?â
Bartlett rubbed his forehead, giving a self-deprecating smile. âKnow her? Iâve been secretly in love with her for years! But she never gives me the time of day.â
Callum was even more astonished. âYouâre in love with a mother of three? Bartlett, your tasteâ¦â
Bartlett shrugged. âIs that important? I like her, and thatâs all that matters!â
Callum extended his hand in admiration, giving his friend a thumbs-up. âYou truly are a master. When it comes to dating, no one does it better. You donât care about anything else, as long as thereâs a love. I could never.â
Bartlett laughed. âWrong. Itâs not just about dating. If I could, Iâd marry her.â