Sophie knew this day was bound to roll around eventually, it was just a matter of time. Colby''s words were really just to reassure himself more than anything. If that day dide and they couldn''t do anything about it, they''d be left vulnerable, at the mercy of others. Colby sped Sophie''s hand, their fingers intertwining as if he was passing some of his strength to her. "Even if the future''s uncertain, I''ll be right there with you. No need to worry."


    "I know, no matter whates our way, you''ll always be by my side."


    Just then, a coughing fit interrupted their moment. They turned to see William standing awkwardly in the doorway, having turned up without them noticing.


    "The door was open, so I thought I''d wait in here," William said, trying to y it off.


    Sophie was taken aback. "How did you get in?"


    "Well, we''re overseas, right? This is kind of my turf. Everyone here knows me, so they let me in, especially since it''s your check-up day. Colby and I had set a time, so they didn''t stop me."


    With that, William strolled in, lugging arge medical kit. Sophie frowned, "I''m almost healed!"


    "Still, a follow-up is important."


    "And remember we talked about the scar removal surgery? I need to check how you''re healing." Sophie had only casually mentioned it to Colby yesterday. True to form, Colby had taken it seriously.


    "I didn''t really decide on the scar removal, honestly..."


    "Come on, a girl''s gotta take care of herself. Scar removal is a must."


    William was now standing in front of Sophie, sses perched on his nose, and casually said, "Alright, let''s see." "See..."


    Sophie didn''t think anything


    indecent, but she shot a nce at Colby, feeling the situation get awkward. Thest time William had performed surgery on her, it was an urgent case. She had only exposed a shoulder then, and William, as the surgeon, had to act without worrying about modesty. Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org.


    But now, it felt a bit much to undress in front of a man when she was fully aware.


    "Let me..."


    Before Colby could finish, William cut in, a bit annoyed, "Are you a doctor? You think you can handle this?"


    With that, William tried to nudge


    Colby out, saying, "I''ve seen plenty of


    beautif


    women. No way am


    taking advantage of Sophie! Let me


    do my job!"


    Despite William''s attempts, Colby stood firm at the doorframe. "Really, you asked me here to check on Sophie, and now you won''t let me?" "Colby, it''s fine. William''s a doctor, and it''s nothing inappropriate. If you''re worried, just stay and watch." "Well, I..."


    "No need for that! I prefer working without an audience," William insisted, closing the door in Colby''s face.


    Colby had some basic first aid


    knowledge from his missions, but he knew he couldn''tpete with William''s expertise or risk handling Sophie''s injuries himself.


    So, he stayed put outside, respecting Sophie''sfort and leaving it to the professional.