Chapter 31 Hector finished his shift early , and arrived at the pediatric surgery department before noon to wait for Teresa . Teresa had just admitted a young boy with extensive burns . After completing the admission process and issuing medical orders , she finally went to wash up and change out of her white coat . Hector waited patiently , occasionally exchanging a word or two with the nurses who struck up talks with him . By the time they left the hospital , it was almost 12:30 . Hector drove Teresa to a top Chinese restaurant in the city center . They were seated by the window , overlooking the heart of Riverdale . Remembering Teresa's preferences , Hector ordered their dishes and poured her a cup of hot water . " What are you looking ? " He asked . t exactly top - tier . You're wasting your talents here . " Teresa looked away without answering his question . " Riverdale Hospital With Hector's skills , any hospital would be fighting to have him . Yet he'd chosen hers . She wasn't stupid - she could read between the lines . Hector smiled . " Precisely because I'm capable , I should go where I'm needed most . " The answer was ambiguous , yet undeniably logical . The answer was ambiguous , yet undeniably logical . " But here , " Hector interrupted , locking eyes with her , " the need feels … more personal . " His gaze was so intense that Teresa's breath hitched . The arrival of their food broke the tension . After the server left , Hector gestured , " Let's eat . " The dishes were exquisite and delicious . As Hector served her a portion , he casually asked , " Want to join a lecture this weekend ? " Teresa paused . " Whose lecture ? " " From my mentor . " Her chopsticks hovered mid - air . " I'm hardly qualified . " Hector's eyes crinkled . " I'm your qualification . " The penny dropped . " Oh . " His doctoral advisor was Professor Judd - a living legend whose research had rewritten medical textbooks . Half the top surgeons in the country had trained under him . Teresa had once dreamed of joining their ranks . Then marriage clipped her wings . That's a big regret in her mind . At twenty - seven , testarting her academic journey seemed impossible . By the time she finished residency again , she'd be pushing forty But no sil in on one of Judd's lectures , who could say no ? Later , her phone buzzed . Monica's name flailed on screen " Sweetheart ? " Tautin , Kulanda caused trouble at actual today Teresa's cheat tightened What happeord " " bung ing tempest lins walte biste bdsm agaat en kijken and threatened to tell ber daidy 1/8 P P. Chapter 31 " Did they call her parents ? " " A pretty lady came . Don't know what she said , but she left real quick ." She knew that was Naomi , Teresa's jaw clenched . " You eaten yet , sweetie ? " " Yeah ! You ? " " Mm , eating now . " " … Auntie sad ? " Teresa hesitated . " Just tired . " The lie tasted bitter . Yolanda was her daughter in all but name - what did that say about her parenting ? She pushed her plate away . Across the table , Hector said no more . As they left the restaurant , two men walked in Jason and Finn . Teresa saw them but said nothing , brushing past without a word . Hector followed silently . " What the hell ? Since when does she ignore us ? " Jason stared after her , baffled . Finn shrugged . " No idea . " In their minds , Teresa had always been like human glue - the second she spotted them , she'd stick like crazy , just to get any scrap of info about Charles . But today ? She'd straight - up walked away ? Jason couldn't wrap his head around it . " That was Teresa , right ? Tell me I'm seeing things . " Finn shoved him toward the restaurant . " Move it . Charles is waiting ." Jason kept babbling as they walked . " Seriously , did she not see us ? Or did she take a stupid pill this morning ? " The questions didn't stop until they reached the private dining room . Seeing Charles , Jason finally dialed it back - at least until the first course arrived . Scooting his chair closer , Jason stage - whispered , " Guess who I just ran into ? " Charles hated guessing games . " Who ? " " Teresa . Your wife . " Charles didn't even blink , just kept eating . This pissed Jason off . " Dude , she totally blanked me . The same Teresa who used to cling like duct tape just to ask where you were ? Now she acts like I'm air . Someone put a curse on her or what ? " Charles sei down his chopsticks . " No idea . " Jason frowned . She ask for a divorce ? " Nu Then.Jason's eyes widened " She's cheating That mage of Tres dining with the guy flashed through bis min . Sizspicious as bell Charles was quiet for boat for kg blay be Jaste verly clubed Tue Chestreaky Logan flow can you jus sit back whale someone ckuids you ? " P P · Chapter 31 Charles didn't answer , not caring about it . Finn cut in , " Teresa worshiped Charles . She wouldn't cheat . You're being paranoid . " Jason rolled his eyes . " Look , if you won't handle this , I will ." Charles stood , grabbing his jacket . Jason called after him , " I'll clean this up nice and clean for you ! " Charles didn't look back . " Whatever . " The second Charles left , Jason fired off a text , " Dig up everything on this guy . " Hector's pristine CV appeared on his phone within minutes . ' Impressive - for a dead man walking , ' he thought . ' That's the price for thinking of Charles's wife . Jason typed his next order with relish , " End his medical career . " B