DreameNovelAll eyes turned to Benjamin as Shirley's words were cut off mid-sentence. Her body tensed up, and she abruptly stood from her seat when she saw Benjamin.
Samuel, who was sitting next to her, noticed bet reaction, and a hint of hurt flashed in his eyes. Did she truly dislike being near him so much now? In that instant, Shirley's normally flushed face turned ghostly white, making it impossible for her makeup to conceal the change. Samuel followed her gaze and saw the fear in her eyes as well Benjamin strode into the room with the confidence and ease of a rulet. His presence commanded attention, impossible to ignore.
But why was he here? Samuel's expression hardened as soon as he saw Benjamin. He went from gentle to sharp, his focus back on Shirley's face. Was it because of Benjamin that she had agreed to cto this banquet? Did she want to distance herself from him before Benjamin could misunderstand their relationship? As these thoughts dawned on Samuel, he felt a weight pressing down on his chest, suffocating him.
The moment Benjamin walked in, his eyes locked onto Shirley's face, and they grew colder and more intense by the second.
Shirley's mind went blank she was filled with panic. What should she do? She couldn't cup with an answer. Thoughts raced through her mind, leaving her feeling flustered and frazzled.
Calvin joined Benjamin as they entered together. Everyone at the table stood up in unison upon seeing them both Dadd took a step toward Benjamin and reached out his hand in greeting. "Mr. Blackwood, we've been expecting you." Benjamin nodded slightly and brieflyshook David's hand before moving to sit in the innermost seat. David's attention femed to Calvin, his face filled with excitement. "This must be Dr. Crawford, am I right?" Calvin raised his hand in greeting. "Calvin Crawford" Smiling, David said, "Pleased to meet you." The Mendosa couple arrived in Elderstone due to Greg's strange illness that could not be treated by the medical teams in Arnland. Zarah learned that similar cases had been successfully treated in Elderstone, leading them to make the trip.
The other men seated around the dinner table were highly respected authorities in the medical field of Elderstone, and Samuel had invited them with genuine sincerity. He had also made multiple attempts to contact Calvin but was continuously rejected.
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