"This isn't my first time treating your gunshot wounds. Besides, your injuries almost got you killed the last time.

"Either way, I'm a doctor. As long as there are injuries that I can treat, I'll have to treat them."

Yvonne said without looking up, "Also, you have hidden so many things from me. One extra matter wouldn't make a difference. You can tell me when you feel ready."

Kendrick was at a loss for words.

Without mentioning her other qualities, the fact that Yvonne could maintain such ca