"I have a favor to ask you. I'm not sure if you're willing to help me or not."

"What is it?" Camila asked curiously.

"You mentioned that you used to work at the Madeline Research Center, right? I have a relative with a heart condition. Could you examine them?"

“As you can see, I'm currently not working at a hospital. It might be inconvenient. Besides, if your relative is in Faymoor, the medical facilities there are just as good, if not better, than in our country."

It wasn't a direct refusal, but rather a practical suggestion.

Knowing Jeff, Harland could seek his help.

Harland smiled and replied, "My relative is at home. I simply want you to help with the diagnosis. Are you turning me down?"

"No, that's not what I meant," Camila hastily clarified.

"Oh? What do you mean then?" Harland asked.

He was a little aggressive.

His tone caught Camila off guard. She was taken aback by Harland's demeanor.

She pursed her lips and responded, “You performed the surgery on me with great care, and I appreciate your kindness. Once I feel better, I'll gladly check on your relative."

Harland expressed his gratitude.

"Thank you."

Camila felt a bit annoyed. She sensed that Harland helped her because he wanted something in return. Their past relationship didn't seem to matter to him.

With a subtle smile, she chose not to respond.

She realized that Harland had changed.

He was no longer the gentle and modest person she remembered from their childhood.

Time had a way of altering everything.

This also included people.