When Family Became a Place I Couldn’t Return To novel Chapter 193

Jessie’s heart was still in turmoil, but at least she had her emotions under control. She nodded and led Teddy to the ER. Alone with him, she felt her breath coming faster. She kept her eyes down, trying her best not to seem nervous.

Teddy’s injury was just a tiny cut, barely more than a scratch. A dab of antiseptic would have done the trick. Still, Jessie fussed over it, wrapping his hand carefully, layering bandages until it looked almost comical. Teddy let out a quiet laugh. “Really, a band-aid would’ve been enough.”

“You saved my life. I can’t just be careless about it.” Jessie’s voice was soft. She didn’t look up, her hand lingering on his just a moment too long.

Teddy paused, sensing something he couldn’t quite put into words. Suddenly, he asked, “Dr. Morton, does the person you mentioned really look that much like me?”

“You two look exactly the same.” Jessie blurted it out before she could stop herself, her eyes flicking up to meet his.

Her eyes were big and bright, so clear you could almost see right through them. But now, they were tinged with sadness, as if she might cry at any second.

Teddy was quiet for a moment, then managed a polite smile. He didn’t ask any more questions.

As he was about to leave, Jessie couldn’t help herself. “Mr. Phillips, thank you for saving me today. Can I treat you to dinner sometime?”

“That’s really not necessary, Dr. Morton. Anyone would have done the same.” Teddy tried to refuse, but Jessie was persistent. In the end, he handed her his business card.

She watched him walk away, feeling a confusing mix of emotions swirling inside her. While she was tending to his hand, Jessie had intentionally slowed down, hoping for some kind of reaction, some sign that he remembered her. But no matter how she tried, he really seemed like a stranger.

He looked just like the man from her memories, but everything else was different. This Teddy was poised, confident, with an air of quiet wealth that needed no announcement. He was nothing like the carefree, earnest boy she once knew.

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