Page 31 of Just One Kiss

But he was her son’s doctor. And he obviously wanted to discuss something about Jaden’s care.

“I wondered if you might be willing to have dinner with me,” he said.

Or not.

She’d asked around about him, collecting information on the man whose expertise would determine what direction they headed in with Jaden. She was duly impressed with Dr. David Willette, and thankful he was there when Jaden needed him.

But dinner? That she hadn’t expected.

“We can keep it simple—something low-key, if you want.”

She frowned. “You’re asking me out?”

He tilted his head to one side and smiled. “I guess I am.”

She laughed. A nervous laugh, she realized. “Oh.”

“I know it’s a bit dicey since I’m treating your son, but I have to be honest, I’ve noticed you around the hospital, even before Jaden’s episode.”

“You have?”

He took a slight step closer. “Look at you. How could I not?”

Did he want Carly to list off the ways?

Still, the compliment sent a blush to her cheeks.

“You intrigue me, and I haven’t felt interested in anyone since I moved here three years ago.”

“Wow, that’s a lot of pressure,” she said.

He laughed. “No pressure. I’d like to get to know you better is all.”

“I’m really flattered,” she said. “It’s just—”

He held up a hand to cut her off. “You’re about to tell me it’s a bad idea because we work together and because I’m Jaden’s doctor.”

She laughed. “I was, actually.”

“I understand. It’s just, I don’t meet anyone outside the hospital. I go to the gym to play racquetball at four in the morning. Do you know what kind of people are at the gym at four in the morning?”

She shrugged. “Crazy ones?”

“Pretty much.” He laughed. “Just think it over, okay? You don’t have to give me an answer right away.”

She didn’t respond—what did she say?

“But don’t wait too long to put me out of my misery.” He smiled down at her. “Can I see your phone?”

She hesitated for a beat, then handed it over. He scrolled around, then typed something and handed it back to her, open to her contacts, where he’d been added asDavid, notDr. Willette.

“So, you’ve got my number now.”

She nodded.

“I hope to hear from you.” He walked away, leaving her standing by the windows in a daze. Seconds later, Sasha and Justine were at her side.

“What did he want?” Justine asked.

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