They could only watch as the younger York lads remained single year after year.

The senior doctor inquired about Alex’s condition and then said to the young female doctor, “Jones, this patient will also be under your care. He was injured in a car accident.”

Sheila Jones glanced at Alex a couple of times and replied gently, “Yes, Chief.”

She was not an intern but a new doctor who had just been assigned to work at Wiltspoon General Hospital.

The senior doctor then said to Alex, “Your injuries