Julian Donovan stood there, his eyes narrowed and his face expressionless. He hadn't softened in the slightest at Naomi Shaw's recent concern. When you don't love someone, everything they do for you—all their kindness—is met with disdain.
Ian Shaw glanced at Julian Donovan and said,
"Julian, come with me for a moment!"
"Yes!"
After answering, Julian Donovan followed Ian Shaw inside. He walked away with cold indifference, not even sparing a glance for Naomi Shaw, who was standing off to the side.
Naomi Shaw watched his rigid back, a faint sorrow flickering in her eyes. 'How did I end up such a failure? It's bad enough that he doesn't like me, but now I've also offended Tyson.'
In the study, Ian Shaw mulled things over for a moment before saying to Julian Donovan,
"Julian, as a doctor, you must be well aware of my condition. I don't have much time left!"
