" But … " " I'll attend Linda's birthday banquet this weekend . Just have the suit delivered to the hospital . Thank you . " After saying that , Chris politely said goodbye , leaving Shannon standing alone on the steps . Sunlight poured down on Chris , yet it seemed to bring him no warmth at all . Back in the car , Chris tossed the divorce certificate onto the passenger seat and let out a cold laugh . Five years of marriage had been more than just a mistake - it had been a joke . Who gets a divorce handled by a secretary ? In truth , Chris believed Jessica hadn't even looked closely at the papers she signed that night - perhaps she didn't even know they were divorced . But what did that matter to him ? Jessica might be content to remain trapped in the past , unable to move forward , but he couldn't be . He had already wasted five years he still had to keep moving forward . Returning to the hospital , he immediately went into surgery . The next few days were completely filled with operations , gradually helping him rediscover his old rhythm . His mentor , who had been observing him closely , was very pleased . " I've heard of your name for years . When the hospital recruited you after your disappearance , I was a bit worried . But now , it's clear - a genius is still a genius , " said Prof. Rane with a nod . "Keep working hard , young man . Your future is limitless . " . Chris sat beside Prof. Rane and nodded . He , too , was satisfied with his performance . Although he hadn't been the lead surgeon in these recent operations , he still had plenty of time on the table and didn't feel rusty at all . " Didn't Jonathan reserve an exchange slot for you ? Why didn't you go ? " Prof. Rane asked as he cleaned his glasses and put them back on . " I heard from your teacher that you had agreed to go abroad . " Chris replied , " Yes . I was supposed to be in the first group , but there was an issue with my passport , so I couldn't leave for the time being . It worked out well - I got a chance to learn from you . " " I can only teach you so much . I've already reached the top of this field . But you - your possibilities are endless . I'm old , and your journey is just beginning . Learn well . When you come back , who knows , I might end up assisting you . " " I wouldn't dare . I'll step out first and let you rest . " " Alright . " Leaving the lounge , Chris immediately felt his phone vibrating . Over the past few days , Jessica hadn't contacted him from abroad , but Shannon had messaged him - a reminder that today was Jessica's mother's birthday . Even though he and Jessica were officially divorced , and he was no longer her son - in - law , he couldn't forget the kindness Linda had shown him over the past five years . He also had some items to return . He took back all the bank cards he had placed in front of his own mother's grave - none of the money had ever been touched . He had kept a mental record of everything the Wilder family had spent on him , and he planned to repay it , with interest , in time . 1/2 Chapter 9 +25 BONUS " Dr. Green , someone dropped off a suit for you . It's in your office now , " the head nurse said as she passed by him on her way to change bandages . After changing into the suit , he drove to the Wilder family's residence . He used to come here often . Jessica , busy with her business , rarely returned to care for her parents - it had always been Chris who handled it . He didn't mind , after all , Jessica's parents treated him like their own son . Since his own parents were gone , it only made sense to care for hers . But Sophie had always looked at him with disdain . Eventually , Chris began to visit less frequently . Instead , Jessica's mother would come to their home . He parked the car in the back courtyard . The butler came to open the door , smiling as he greeted him , " Mr. Green , you're back . " " Albert , " said Chris , taking a bag from the passenger seat and handing it to the butler . " Linda mentioned your wrist pain last time . I prepared some medicinal patches - try them out . " Today's Bonus Offer Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!