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Bradley was looking down at his phone , only looking up when he sensed someone walking toward him . A young girl in a Thai - style school uniform skirt approached him . She was slender , with her hair in a high ponytail , and her eyes were full of life . She looked around , her eyes locking onto Bradley . She smiled , revealing her canines . " Hello , are you Dr. Kline ? " Bradley stood up and nodded , " Hello , I'm Bradley . " " My name is Isabella Martinez , you can just call me Isabella . " The girl was very lively . She sat down and gave a simple introduction .

" I'm 23 , about to graduate with my master's and applying for a Ph.D. program . I guess you could say we're sort of in the same field . " " Sort of ? " Chapter 173 Isabella nodded , her two canines showing . " Yeah , I'm in forensic medicine . " Bradley : ... A doctor and a forensic pathologist . They really were only sort of colleagues . Madeleine almost couldn't hold it in when she heard that , finding herself inexplicably shipping them . Bradley laughed too and handed her the menu . " I wasn't sure what you like , so I haven't ordered yet .

" Isabella took it and smiled a little awkwardly , " Um , Dr. Kline , I'm so sorry , but I actually invited a friend to join us . She'll be here any minute . If you don't mind ... could we all sit together ? " She quickly added , " Of course , if you mind , just forget I said anything . I can have her sit at another table . " " It's fine . " Bradley hadn't taken the blind date seriously anyway . It was just a meal . What difference did one more person make ? Chapter 173 The two of them chatted , with Isabella glancing at the entrance from time to time . Finally .

She smiled and raised her hand , waving . " Charlotte , over here ! " That name ... Bradley subconsciously looked in the direction she was pointing . His pupils contracted almost imperceptibly , and the knuckles of the hand holding the water glass turned slightly white . It really was her . Charlotte was wearing a beige trench coat over a black knit dress . Her long , slightly curled hair was draped over her shoulders , and she exuded an air of mature elegance . A stark contrast to the energetic Isabella in her school uniform skirt .

Charlotte's gaze also clearly paused when it fell on Bradley , but she quickly recovered her composure . Chapter 173 " Charlotte . " Isabella happily stood up and pulled her over to sit . " This is Dr. Kline . Dr. Kline , this is my friend , Charlotte ." Bradley's whole body went stiff , his Adam's apple bobbing with difficulty . Just as he was about to ask when she had come back . Charlotte sat down gracefully and extended her right hand : " Dr. Kline , it's a pleasure to meet you . " First time meeting ?

Bradley froze for a moment , then his facial muscles twitched stiffly , as if he'd been punched . He reached out his hand , feeling the coolness of her fingertips , and resisted the urge to grip it tightly . Their hands touched and parted in an instant . " Miss Hayes , hello . " His voice was as steady as if he were truly greeting a stranger for the first time . Chapter 173 Charlotte smiled and pushed the menu toward Bradley . " After you , Dr. Kline . " As Bradley took the menu , his fingertips accidentally brushed the back of her hand . They both pulled away as if they'd been burned .

" What do you like to eat , Charlotte ? " Bradley asked , feigning casualness . Charlotte tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear . " Anything is fine . I'm not a picky eater . " Bradley chuckled inwardly . Liar . She clearly hated carrots and celery . " I'll have the filet mignon then , medium - well . Would you like the same , Charlotte ? " Charlotte , feeling uncomfortable at his question , could only nod . Bradley added to the waiter , " And no carrot garnish on hers . " Chapter 173 Charlotte's hand , stirring her lemonade , suddenly stopped , her breath catching .

Isabella looked at Bradley in surprise . " How did you know Charlotte doesn't eat carrots , Dr. Kline ? " Bradley picked up his water glass , his expression unchanged . " Just a guess . A lot of my patients don't like it . " Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes.

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