"But now, you're my woman, Lauren, and I won't let you be treated unfairly like this," Andrew declared firmly.

Lauren's eyes brimmed with tears, and she suddenly felt an overwhelming urge to cry. "Dr. Lloyd, you're so kind."

Without warning, she hugged Andrew tightly.

Andrew felt increasingly uneasy. Was Tiana's presence truly such a significant threat to Lauren? He had never seen Lauren cry before.

A discreet cough came from behind them. Lauren quickly let go of Andrew, wiped her tears