Chapter 43: Strange Atmosphere Between the Two

With her commitment, Felix felt relieved and said with a smile, "Since you say so, I can rest easy. I'll have the contract prepared tomorrow, and all you need to do is sign it." Chloe nodded in agreement. After discussing the reward, Felix personally escorted her to the door, watching her drive away. As he saw her car fading into the distance, Felix turned back into the house and made a call to Quintus. "How is Jasper?" As soon as the call connected, Quintus's voice came through, accompanied by the sound of flowing water. Felix chuckled, "He's awake now. Dr. Stanhope does have some skills." After saying that, he thought about the unusual interaction between Quintus and Chloe earlier and curiously asked, "Quintus, do you and Dr. Stanhope know each other? I always feel that the atmosphere between you two is a bit off, and I haven't seen you behave like that with other women." It was both teasing and speaking up for her. At first, Felix thought Quintus genuinely believed that Chloe was being deceptive. However, seeing him step forward to help and even asking Amy to apologize to Chloe left him puzzled. He vaguely felt that these two knew each other before, but the exact nature of their relationship was beyond his grasp. Quintus answered Felix's call merely out of concern for Jasper's health. Upon hearing the question, his expression slightly darkened, "I don't know her. If I knew her before, I would have asked her to treat Jasper a long time ago." As the words fell, before Felix could react, the call had already been disconnected. After hanging up, Felix found it increasingly strange. The tone of Quintus just now sounded so harsh. Did they really not know each other? ... When Chloe returned home, it was already late at night. Elene was accompanying the two little ones, playing with LEGO in the living room. Upon seeing Chloe's return, the three of them set aside their LEGO and eagerly approached. "Mommy!" The two little ones affectionately jumped into her arms, expressing concern, "Why are you back so late? We're all tired." After saying that, they squinted and yawned. Chloe smiled and patted their heads, "Sorry for keeping you waiting for so long." Afterward, she raised her gaze, intending to express gratitude to Elene. Elene understood her intention and quickly waved her hand, "It's nothing. These two are my godsons! Anywahy, have you eaten?" Chloe shook her head, "A bit busy, haven't had a chance to eat." She had been busy treating Jasper and discussing herbal supply matters with Felix, so she hadn't noticed. Now that her best friend mentioned it, she realized she was a bit hungry. Helplessly, Elene glanced at her, "I knew you would be like this when you get busy. We saved some dinner for you, go eat." The two little ones also urged her to eat. Feeling warm inside, Chloe sat at the dining table, pushed by the two little ones, and had a simple meal. Elene and the two little ones accompanied her. Seeing her finish eating, Elene asked with concern, "You came back so late today. Is the patient's condition severe? How is the progress?" Chloe smiled and nodded, "The patient's condition is indeed quite severe, but I feel confident that I can cure them." Not only that, but she could also successfully resolve the herbal supply issue for the research institute. Thinking about this, Chloe was very happy. Elene was very assured, "If you say you're confident, then you can definitely cure them. I believe in you!"