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Rafael drove his Porsche to the Bay Health Center, parked, and led Arianna over to the reception desk. “We’re here to see Dr. Herb Mason. He’s expecting us. Captain Lopez and Ms. Arianna Garcia.”
The volunteer browsed through her computer, made a phone call, and said, “Go ahead. He’s expecting you. His office is on the fifth floor.”
Noticing Arianna’s unusual silence, Rafael stroked her back while waiting for the elevator. “Relax. We’re together.”
She heaved a sigh and straightened. “Unfortunately, everything emerging from my lousy past gives me the hives.”
“I understand. Regardless, we’re here to help Annabelle. Forget the past and think about her.”
“You’re right. Thanks for reminding me.” She nodded and checked herself in the elevator mirror. “I hoped my mascara hasn’t leaked.”
“It hasn’t, but your lipstick is almost gone,” he teased with a light kiss.
She chuckled. They stepped out of the elevator, hand in hand.
Rafael knocked on the open door. Sitting behind his massive desk, Dr. Mason raised his head, frowned, and called with a curtcome in.
“Good evening,” Rafael and Arianna said at the same time.
“Good evening.” Dr. Mason gave her the onceover and smiled. “You’ve certainly learned to fix yourself up. You look smashing, Arianna.”
She held his gaze and maintained a blank smile. “I’ve learned to fix a lot of things. Is the surgery over?”
“Yes, Cody is on his way up to tell you all about it.”
Ready to meet Arianna’s former lover and interfere if the surgeon made the least out-of-place move, Rafael steeled his back.
