Chapter 236

Gabriel said, ‘She was sitting on my desk, and no, there’s nothing between us. Other than a mild case of delusional thinking, she’s perfectly healthy, so there’s no reason for me to keep seeing her.’ Elodie laughed. ‘No reason? Gabe, you’re so focused on your surgeries and saving lives that you don’t have time for romance. You’re a hopeless case.’ ‘Hey, I resent that!’ Gabe protested, his eyes twinkling with good humour. ‘Just because I’m dedicated to my work doesn’t mean I live like a monk. Besides, I’m flying to Timbuktu in a couple of days to perform surgery on a little boy. I’ve got a heart, you know.’ ‘Oh, so now you’re Mother Teresa?’ Elodie teased, taking a sip of her soda. ‘Always off to some far-flung country, saving lives. Restless legs syndrome, much?’ Gabe feigned a hurt expression, placing a hand over his heart. ‘Hey, I’ll have you know that these surgeries are my passion. And they’re free of charge, by the way. Unlike some people who charge an arm and a leg for their serv