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00:19Episode 78 A Kiss in the Snow
00:23Despite her injuries, as Blaine looked down at Zoe, he thought she had never looked more beautiful
00:29than she did at this moment. Maybe it was because of the snow dusting her hair and eyelashes.
00:36Or perhaps it was because he'd come so close to losing her.
00:41A snowflake landed on her cheek and Zoe reached up to brush it away.
00:45Blaine stopped her as he lowered his head and gently kissed her cheek where the snowflake lay.
00:50His lips warmed her skin. Then, raising his hand, he cupped Zoe's cheek and kissed her.
00:59The snow was still falling, scattering over them, but neither cared as their kiss grew
01:04more passionate. The curtain of snow enveloped them, and the two felt like they had fallen into
01:11a dream. He reached out and tilted Zoe's smooth chin, guiding her to raise her head so that he
01:18could deepen the kiss. He pried open her lips with his warm, wet tongue and impatiently tasted her
01:25sweet mouth. Zoe was a little mesmerized by his kiss. Panting slightly, she reached up to cup his
01:32handsome face. He increased the intensity of his kiss along with his rhythm. The unusual snowfall
01:39had drawn other patients outside, and they smiled when they spied the sweet lover's embrace.
01:44No one had the heart to disturb them, and they could only watch the dazzling scene in the park.
01:50Zoe didn't know how long they had been kissing when she became conscious of the other patients
01:56and staff watching nearby. Zoe pulled away from him, blushing, but Blaine was as calm and relaxed
02:02as ever, utterly unconcerned about their audience. Dr. Dexter, a female patient of Blaine's, called
02:09out to him in greeting. This beauty must be your fiancée, right? You two look like you belong
02:16together. The perfect couple. The other patients agreed with the woman as they walked by,
02:23some smiling, some giving them envious looks. Zoe's face was now completely red. Listening to
02:31the other patients praise them, Zoe felt her heart fill with a confusing mix of sweetness
02:36and bitterness. Thank you, Blaine said with a small smile. He didn't deny the woman's words,
02:43and Zoe turned to look up at him, surprised he hadn't corrected the patient's assumption.
02:48Blaine was also gazing at Zoe. The burning look in his eyes had receded for the moment.
02:54However, Zoe saw the sparks simmering behind his gray eyes and felt a bit flustered.
03:00Dr. Dexter, don't forget about us. When the time for the wedding comes, we'll want to celebrate
03:06your good fortune. His female patient called to him as she was wheeled away by a nurse.
03:12Of course, the smile on Blaine's face grew wicked and Zoe's blush deepened. After that, Blaine
03:19pushed Zoe back to her hospital room. Along the way, the two of them remained silent. Zoe could
03:27distinctly hear the sound of her heart beating in the quiet corridor. Finally, Blaine broke his
03:33silence. Why did you use your hands to cover your stomach? He suddenly asked her. Zoe was
03:41startled by his unexpected question. Her right hand unconsciously moved down, caressing her
03:47stomach as she licked her lips nervously. Your bruising suggests the kidnappers focused their
03:52attack on your abdomen. The only other place where you have severe bruising is on your arms.
03:59Arms you clearly used to protect your stomach. Why? Blaine asked again, but his tone suggested
04:07he had already guessed the answer to his question. Zoe bit her lips but didn't reply.
04:13Zoe, did you think you were pregnant? Blaine bluntly asked. He watched as Zoe's back stiffened
04:20at his question. After a long silence, Zoe finally took a deep breath and nodded. I was afraid that
04:26I might be pregnant, so I used my hands to protect my stomach. But Dr. Brenner said,
04:32I'm not pregnant. Blaine's gray eyes sparkled as he asked. Who knew you might be pregnant?
04:40Zoe frowned and shook her head. I haven't said a word to anyone. I wasn't even sure myself.
04:46The idea just occurred to me and— Zoe stopped, her eyes widening in alarm.
04:54Wait, you don't think that someone planned my attack, do you? That it was a targeted attack?
05:00Not necessarily, but coincidences are not always random. Blaine said seriously. Zoe tilted her head
05:07and thought about it. Blaine could be right. Zoe couldn't ignore the coincidence of the attackers
05:14targeting her stomach. Suddenly, a light flashed in Zoe's eyes and she quickly turned around to
05:20look up at Blaine. If I said that, Sophia might have known. Would you think I'm trying to cause
05:28problems in your relationship? Blaine raised his eyebrows and smirked as he said,
05:33I wouldn't rule out that possibility. Zoe pressed her lips together. Then forget I said anything.
05:40I'm just overthinking. Blaine wheeled Zoe into her hospital room and stopped by the bed. Zoe did
05:47her best to get up from the chair, but she winced. The next moment, Blaine lifted Zoe before carefully
05:55placing her on the bed. Tell me, why do you suspect Sophia? Blaine sat down on the edge of
06:02Zoe's bed with his arms spread out on either side of her as he waited for Zoe to answer. Zoe fiddled
06:09with her blankets nervously, still hesitating. I don't want to cause problems in your relationship.
06:15Blaine leaned his body slightly toward her and said coldly, your existence is the biggest problem
06:21in my relationship with her. Zoe's chest hurt. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. She apologized. Tears
06:30flickered in her eyes. She had caused him so many problems. Stop apologizing to me,
06:36Blaine said, sounding a bit angry. Zoe lowered her eyes and said nothing. Speak. Why do you think
06:44Sophia would know you might be pregnant? Blaine hooked his finger under Zoe's chin and raised it
06:50so she'd have to look him in the eye. Zoe didn't continue to hide the truth. She told him about
06:55encountering Sophia in the pharmacy yesterday. Why did you buy a pregnancy test? What made you
07:02think you might be pregnant? Blaine's stern face moved closer to Zoe when she didn't answer.
07:08His big hands cupped her cheeks as he stared into her eyes, his expression unflinching.
07:14Zoe, if you are pregnant, I will marry you, whether you like it or not. As soon as he said
07:21this, Zoe felt a buzzing in her head. For a few seconds, her mind went blank. So if you don't
07:28want to become a Dexter, you better not be pregnant with my child, Blaine told her sternly.
07:34Now get some rest. I have things to do. After saying that Blaine strode out of the room,
07:42leaving Zoe in a daze. After leaving Zoe, Blaine called Stuart. Uncle Stuart, you need to release
07:51the men who attacked Miss Fuller. Release them? Why? Stuart asked. He was at a loss as to what to
07:59do. If we let them go, they may run. We are building a strong case against them now. Do you
08:07really want to jeopardize that? I don't think we're jeopardizing the case, and releasing them
08:12will only strengthen your case. They are just the hired muscle, and I want to catch the buyer who
08:18paid them. After you release them, have your men closely monitor them twenty-four hours a day.
08:25If I'm right, they will seek out their employer to collect their fee once they leave prison.
08:31Superintendent Collins nodded, seeing Blaine's point, but asked,
08:37but what if there is no buyer? Why are you so sure that this was a deliberate attack?
08:43I'll admit, I'm not positive, Blaine replied. I just have a strong suspicion,
08:49and I'm unwilling to let go of the possibility until I'm proven wrong.
08:54After hanging up with Stuart, Blaine stood looking out the window at the white landscape
08:59for a long time. He hoped he was wrong, and Zoe's attack wasn't.
09:05Sophia's doing. The problem was, Blaine's gut was telling him he was right.
09:11The morning of glorious operation, Zoe paced restlessly in her hospital room.
09:17She could neither lie down nor sit. She was agitated and couldn't calm down.
09:23Suddenly, Blaine walked into her room. Seeing Zoe restlessly pacing, he frowned.
09:29Who told you to get out of bed and walk around Blaine?
09:32When Zoe saw him, she pounced as if she had seen her savior.
09:37Blaine bent over, picked her up, and then carried her back to the bed.
09:42Do you want to hurt yourself more? His tone was reproachful,
09:46but she could hear the concern in his voice. He laid Zoe on the bed, but when Blaine went
09:52to step back, she sat up, grabbed the lapels of his white coat tightly with her hands,
09:58and looked at him pitifully. My mother's surgery is today.
10:02Yes, Blaine muttered before ordering her lie down. I don't want to sleep anymore.
10:08I want to see my mother. Besides, I feel much better now. The pain is going away.
10:15Zoe looked at him bleedingly. You can't let your mother see you like this.
10:20Blaine admonished her. He pointed at her nose and continued in his deep voice.
10:26Your body is bruised, your wrist is sprained, and your face is still swollen.
10:31What? Mother wouldn't worry seeing her daughter in such a state.
10:36You should stay here if you don't want to upset your mother and impact her surgery.
10:40That's true. Zoe lowered her eyes in despair as she complained.
10:46Why did this have to happen to me right now, right at this critical moment?
10:51My mom needs me. As Zoe spoke, her eyes became misty.
10:56I'm really worried that if I'm not there, other people won't be able to take care of her.
11:02I want to be there for her, and I'm so worried about her.
11:06Zoe's eyes were teary. Blaine's eyes sank, and he grabbed her hand.
11:11Are you sure you're feeling better? Yes, yes. Zoe nodded eagerly.
11:17Your stomach doesn't hurt anymore. He asked her, frowning. It's much better.
11:23Let me see. Blaine ordered.
11:26Huh. Zoe was embarrassed, but before she could reply, Blaine had already lifted her hospital
11:32gown. What do you think you're doing? Zoe was flustered and tried to pull the gown back down,
11:38but Blaine stopped her with his hand. If you want to see your mother, let me examine you first.
11:44When Zoe heard this, she let go and looked away. She could feel a warm palm gently caressing her
11:53stomach, and wherever it went, it ignited fiery flames, making Zoe unbearably hot.
12:00She felt Blaine's big, scorching hand moving lower, and she grabbed his restless hand.
12:06Zoe looked at Blaine, wide-eyed. What are you doing? Blaine smiled devilishly.
12:14What do you think I'm doing? Episode 79. Plain Doctor.
12:20Blaine had only planned to give Zoe a medical examination before agreeing to let her see her
12:25mother before her operation. However, as soon as he touched Zoe's soft skin, Blaine forgot about
12:33being a doctor. Sometimes, a man just couldn't help himself. As Blaine's hand began to drift lower,
12:41Zoe softly exclaimed as she grabbed his wandering hand. Zoe was wide-eyed as she stammered. What?
12:49What are you doing? Blaine smiled devilishly. What do you think I'm doing? He stood up and
12:56locked the door before returning and lying down beside her. Zoe looked at him reproachfully.
13:02Blaine, you're supposed to be examining me, and I am. I'm planning to give you a complete
13:07examination from top to bottom right now. Blaine smirked, leaning over her again.
13:14You'll find I'm very thorough, Blaine, Zoe exclaimed, a blush rising. Will you be serious?
13:21This is no time to play around. Oh, I take my job very seriously. Blaine's eyes burned as he
13:28whispered into Zoe's ear. You'll find I'm very good at Plain Doctor. You... Before Zoe could
13:35finish what she was about to say, Blaine's lips covered her own in a passionate kiss.
13:40Zoe was overwhelmed and trying to remember she was supposed to be protesting. When Blaine finally
13:46broke their kiss, Zoe gasped for air. He trailed, kisses up her neck before nibbling on her ear.
13:54Zoe squirmed in his embrace, panting as she reminded him indignantly. We can't do this.
14:00Why not? Blaine murmured before sucking her earlobe into his mouth. Zoe stifled a whimper,
14:07because we're still in the hospital. My mother's operation is about to begin.
14:12Not for two more hours, Blaine's hoarse voice whispered. I think you'll find I can accomplish
14:19a lot in two hours. It's all about efficiency. Zoe gasped, and her blush deepened. How could
14:27Blaine talk about these things so casually? But... I... Zoe tried again,
14:35her resistance rapidly fading as his hands began to explore her body impatiently.
14:41Hush, he gently coaxed her, Blaine's big hand tangled in her long hair as he brought her face
14:48close to his. Let me enjoy you. Consider this a performance incentive. You're inspiring me.
14:57Blaine held Zoe's head and kissed her deeply before pulling back. Blaine's eyes narrowed
15:02as he took in Zoe's tussled hair, flushed face, and kissed swollen lips. He wanted her,
15:09but didn't want to pressure her. He knew Zoe had a lot on her mind. I'll stop if you want me to
15:15stop. When Zoe only gazed up at him in reply, Blaine pulled back and began to rise. Suddenly,
15:24Zoe leaned over and pushed him back down. When Blaine felt Zoe's hands on him, his heart surged
15:30with emotion. We're not stopping, Blaine, Horsley asked as he looked up at Zoe, smiling gratefully.
15:37Zoe seemed to have gathered her courage as she told him. We're not stopping.
15:43After a comprehensive examination, Blaine diagnosed Zoe as being able to get out of bed
15:48and walk around. Zoe sat on the edge of the bed, watching Blaine adjust his clothing.
15:55She blinked, her eyes feeling suddenly shy, and asked him, Can I go see my mom now?
16:01Blaine shook his head. No, you need to stay in your room for now.
16:08What? You lied to me. Zoe glared at him resentfully.
16:13Blaine tucked his hands in his pockets as he looked down at her condescendingly.
16:18When have I ever lied to you? Then why are you still not letting me go see my mom?
16:24You said everything was fine. Zoe said, her disappointment clear. If you were listening,
16:31I only said you needed to stay in your room for now. I will come to get you half an hour before
16:37the operation. Until then, you should stay in bed and rest. When Zoe heard this, she was
16:43immediately relieved. Okay, sure. She readily agreed and lay down on the bed. Seeing Blaine
16:51was about to leave, she called out to him. You promised you'll come to get me, right half an
16:57hour before? Yes, yes, Blaine replied, and left without looking back. After he left, Zoe still
17:06wasn't sleepy. She quickly took out her cell phone to call Max and was promptly put through to his
17:11room. Mommy, mommy is at you. As soon as the little fellow heard his mommy was on the phone,
17:18he'd become excited. Even though Zoe couldn't see him, she could still imagine the bright,
17:24smiling eyes of her son flickering with childish delight. Zoe immediately felt her heart melting.
17:32She wished she could fly to Max's side and see him in person. Of course, it's me, baby.
17:38Mommy misses you so much. I'm going crazy thinking about you. What about you? Do you miss mommy?
17:45Of course, Max replied excitedly. But I know mommy has to take care of grandma.
17:50Don't worry. All the nurses are super nice here. They know grandma is sick and that you have to
17:57stay with her. They've been giving me lots of hugs and attention. As the little guy spoke,
18:03Zoe heard a nurse talking to him in the background. Here you go, big guy. It's time
18:09to take your medicine. Okay, Max answered before telling Zoe. Mommy, I need to take some medicine.
18:18You are such a good boy. Zoe's eyes were a little wet. Baby mommy needs to help grandma today.
18:25But I will come to see you tomorrow, okay? Blaine said that her body still needed some time to
18:31recover, but Zoe didn't have time to be stuck in the hospital any longer. Besides, her stomach felt
18:37much better and the swelling on her face was almost gone. The brace on her wrist was annoying,
18:43but she'd make do. Great. I can't wait to see you. Max was thrilled. Okay, go be my big boy
18:52and take your medicine now. Mommy will give you a call later. After hanging up, Zoe buried her
18:59head in the soft pillow and felt sleepy. She hadn't been awake very long, but it seemed like
19:05she was constantly tired lately, even before she was injured. As promised, half an hour before
19:12glorious surgery was scheduled to begin, Blaine arrived to escort Zoe, but he didn't go straight
19:17to her mother's room. Instead, Blaine led her to the operating room. Blaine walked into the prep
19:25room outside the operating room. When he turned around, he found that Zoe was still standing in
19:31the doorway, looking at him in confusion. Come in, he said, waving at Zoe to enter.
19:38Zoe was taken aback. Am I allowed to go in? Blaine only raised his eyebrows silently in answer.
19:46Zoe peeked her head in curiously and then looked at Blaine again, as if making sure he hadn't
19:51changed his mind. Then she carefully stepped into the prep room and hurried to Blaine's side.
19:58Zoe looked around the room, wide-eyed, awed by her surroundings. She whispered,
20:04Wow, this is even more amazing than what you see on TV. Zoe, why are you whispering?
20:12This is an operating room, not a library, Blaine said at regular volume, and Zoe blushed sheepishly.
20:19As soon as they entered the scrub room, a nurse greeted Blaine. She handed each of them a set
20:24of sterile clothes, so he quickly took them. Thank you. She looked at them uncertainly. I can go in.
20:32The nurse smiled and said, Sure. The management has already approved it. Zoe looked at Blaine
20:39in surprise as he started to walk away. She followed, grabbing the crook of his arm to stop
20:44him and ask Blaine, Did you approach the hospital director? You didn't have to do that. I just wanted
20:50to see my mom before her operation. I never expected all of this. What can I say? Zoe,
20:58you did such a good job inspiring me earlier that I wanted to do you a favor in return.
21:03When Blaine said this, Zoe's face instantly turned red. Blaine smirked as Zoe muttered under her
21:10breath. Hooligan! Blaine ignored her scolding as he led Zoe into the scrub room. Come in. You need
21:18to wash your hands and disinfect them. The scrub room had a long row of deep white sinks. Zoe saw
21:26her curious face reflected in the large glass mirror that hung above them. She watched as Blaine
21:32began to scrub his hands with disinfectant. He was washing each finger in a practiced fashion.
21:39There seemed to be a correct way to scrub, and Zoe hesitated, not wanting to do it wrong.
21:44Seeing that Zoe hadn't moved, Blaine reminded her, Wash your hands.
21:51Zoe looked at him helplessly, asking shyly, Can you show me how? Blaine didn't say anything.
21:59He just took the disinfectant and squeezed a bit of it into her palm. Then he grabbed her small
22:05hand in his large one and started washing her hand with light pressure. He was surprisingly gentle
22:11as Zoe's soft fingers slid across his palm. As he cleaned each of her fingers, she felt a light
22:18pressure between them. She found the feeling soothing and felt her whole body relaxed as he
22:24softly massaged her hands. Zoe hadn't realized until that moment how tense she was about her
22:30mother's surgery. When Blaine finished, Zoe regretted a bit that it was over. Now hold
22:38your hands up in front of your chest and don't touch anything. Understand? Blaine instructed,
22:44and Zoe nodded obediently. Zoe watched as Blaine took extra care, putting on his gloves since he
22:51was allergic to rubber. Then Kelly came to help them finish putting on their sterile clothes.
22:57Ready? Blaine raised his eyebrows at Zoe, who nodded again nervously.
23:02Okay, let's go. Thank you so much for watching.