“It’s only eleven o’clock. It’s too early for lunch,” said Enid.

Marvin looked toward his wife. After getting glared at, he dared not ask Kent to stay for lunch anymore.

“Indeed, it’s still early. I usually have lunch after twelve. I’ll get going, then. The clinic can’t be closed all the time.”

“Okay. Go back and manage your clinic well. Don’t forget why you started learning medicine.”

Marvin was reminding Kent not to earn illegal money. Doctors were meant to help the injured and rescue lives, not make profits from illicit activities.

Kent smiled. “I won’t, sir.”

He walked to the corner of the counter and grabbed the bouquet of roses he had bought, then bid Marvin and Enid goodbye before leaving.

After Kent drove away, Marvin continued seeing his patients. Once he was done, he got up to help Enid dispense medications.

“You weren’t very friendly to Kent today.”

Marvin added, “He finally found the courage to confess to Sheila and woo her. Isn’t that great?

“I quite like this