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Emily quickly averted her gaze. 

In contrast, Ethan lingered, his eyes tracing over Emily, a silent search for any telltale signs of injury on her face and exposed skin. 

Alas, the artful makeup she’d applied concealed any possible bruises, and Ethan felt a quiet wave of relief wash over him. 

Thank goodness, she wasn’t severely hurt. 

Before long, Oliver’s arrival sent a fresh wave of energy through the room. 

The group, mostly his former students, sprang to their feet, calling out a unified “Professor Jones.” 

With a few friendly quips and a brief check–in on everyone’s well–being, Oliver invited them to settle back into their seats around the large circular table. 

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This annual get–together was a long–standing tradition, one that Emily had never attended before. 

When Emily picked up her glass filled with red wine, a flicker of surprise crossed her face. 

As a doctor, she knew the risks of drinking after a second 

curettage. 

Still, she had no choice but to join in the toast, a silent dread coiling in her stomach. 

Ethan caught the look on her face and gave her a 

questioning glance. Seeing she said nothing, he brushed it off. 

After the toast, Oliver raised his glass. “I’m chuffed you’re all here. I’ll take one for the team,” he said, downing almost an ounce of the rich red liquid in one go. 

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As one by one the others tossed back their drinks, her anxiety spiked. 

Ethan emptied his glass and noticed Emily still clutching hers. It didn’t take a genius to figure out she had wine, 

too. 

Aaron finished his and put the glass down. When he saw Emily standing there, lost in thought, he was totally confused. 

He’d shared enough meals with her to know Emily could handle her booze. She could polish off a good amount of wine, so why was she hesitating over just a small glass? 

Everyone had sat down after the toast, but Emily was still there, glass in hand. 

She understood the unwritten rules of social drinking; refusing would be seen as disrespect. 

There was no way out. 

With a determined sigh and eyes squeezed shut, Emily was about to take a sip when Ethan, sitting opposite, spoke up. “Come on, Professor Jones. She’s a girl If she can’t drink, it’s no biggie.” 

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Oliver looked at Emily, his mouth half–open to say something, when Ethan added, “If it’s a problem, I’ll drink it for her.” 

Ethan said while pouring another round of fine red wine. Emily was on the verge of saying she could handle her own drink when Aaron swooped in, snatching the glass from her. “Professor Jones, Emily’s not feeling her best today. I’ll take this one for her,” Aaron addressed Oliver smoothly. 

With that, he tossed back the wine in one gulp. 

Oliver responded with a genial smile, “It’s all good, folks. Having a ball is what counts.” 

Despite his laid–back words, if no one had stepped up for Emily, her standing in Oliver’s eyes would’ve taken a hit. 

After the little hiccup, toasting commenced. 

Everyone took turns raising their glasses to Oliver, the air filled with warm wishes and clinking glasses. 

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As she made her way to Aaron, a hush fell over the room. 

Those in the know were aware of the past connection between Aaron and Nancy. 

Their once–close association had faded into obscurity, leaving behind only whispers and speculation. 

Now, as everyone saw them together again, with new companions by their sides, the room was abuzz with unspoken anticipation. 

Nancy, well aware of the prying eyes, plastered a smile on her face and raised her glass. “Aaron, thanks a bunch for helping me out with my doctoral research topic. This one’s for you,” she said. 

After Ethan had put the heat on Oliver, Aaron had reluctantly sorted out the research topic for Nancy. 

In the past, while Aaron did help Nancy out with her queries, there was never a spark of romance between them. 

Nancy was like a shadow then, pestering him day in and day out with all kinds of questions. 

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since those questions were well within his expertise, he just went with the flow and gave her the answers. 

With few women in his social orbit, Nancy’s presence had sparked all sorts of rumors. 

But in truth, there was never anything romantic between them. 

After Emily shared some unflattering details about Nancy, Aaron’s disinterest only grew. 

So, when confronted with Nancy’s toast, Aaron hesitated. 

But with Ethan in the picture, he didn’t want to risk causing trouble. 

If everyone ended up in Ethan’s crosshairs because of him, Aaron knew he’d never find peace for the rest of his life. 

After a brief moment of internal debate, he reached for his glass and clinked it with Nancy’s. 

“No worries. You earned it with your own skills,” he said, his tone laced with just a hint of sarcasm. 

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Nancy caught the double–meaning, but she forced a smile and downed her wine. 

Aaron followed suit. 

As he put his glass down, someone in the group spoke up, “Aaron, what’s so special about Nancy’s research?” 

Aaron let out a soft chuckle and shot a look at Nancy. “You’ll have to ask her,” he replied. 

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