Chapter 156
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In that moment, Jessica realized her psychological issues had become severe. The people she’d considered her closest family had betrayed her. Even Madeline, whom Jessica had trusted completely and treated like a younger sister, had turned against her.
She went to splash cold water on her face, washing away any trace of vulnerability. When she looked in the mirror again, her expression appeared
normal.
Jessica pulled out her phone and checked the address Sana had sent her.
She grabbed her purse and left the office, her heels clicking against the floor with renewed determination.
The Spring Tower C stood tall in the heart of downtown.
Jessica pressed the button for the twentieth floor. When the elevator doors opened, she found herself facing an entire floor occupied by White Dove Rehabilitation Hospital. It clearly wasn’t your typical medical clinic.
Most of the people coming and going were young adults. Near the elevator, she noticed rooms marked with signs indicating psychological counseling
services.
“Hello, do you have an appointment?” A receptionist approached her.
Jessica shook her head.
“Do you have a specific doctor in mind?” the receptionist asked.
Jessica shook her head again, then pulled out her phone. “I’m looking for this doctor. A friend recommended him.” She showed the receptionist a
contact Sana sent her.
The receptionist’s eyes widened. “Oh, you’re here to see Mr. Finch!” She gave Jessica a quick once–over and muttered under her breath, “Not another one of Mr. Finch’s conquests, I hope.” Then louder, she said, “Follow me.”
The receptionist led Jessica down the hallway to the last room. Her heels clicked against the floor as they walked. She knocked on the door. “Mr. Finch, someone’s here to see you.”
Without waiting for a response, she turned and walked away, her heels clicking against the floor as she disappeared down the corridor.
Jessica frowned slightly, suddenly uncertain. ‘Is this psychology clinic even legitimate?‘
“Come in.” A deep, magnetic voice called from inside.
Jessica decided she might as well see what this was about. She pushed open the door. “Hello, I’m here because Sana recommended-”
Jessica stopped mid–sentence, a flash of amazement crossing her eyes.
She never expected Sana’s so–called psychologist–her senior from school–to be this good–looking.
He wore a white coat and gold–rimmed glasses that framed his striking features perfectly. His lips curved in a subtle smile, and behind those lenses, his eyes had that deep, soulful look that made you feel like you were the only person in the room.
Clearly used to women staring at him like this, Wesley Finch calmly adjusted his glasses. “If you’re here to play wingwoman for Sana, you’re wasting your time.”
He placed a timer on the desk between them, his voice smooth and magnetic. “I charge by the hour.”
Jessica froze, taking a moment to process his words. ‘Wait, Sana’s trying to date you? That’s why she sent me here? I should’ve known better.
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