Chapter 6
Alexander's POV
I stood still, my eyes fixed on her as she struggled to steady herself after bumping on me. For as long as the moment lasted, it felt as if the whole world had fallen silent, save for the sound of her uneven breathing.
"Y–yes, sir... I mean, doctor..." she stammered, "I'll do just as you say...doctor."
Her movements were hesitant, almost guarded, and when she finally stood upright with the documents clutched on her chest, I noticed she did everything but look at me. Her gaze only stayed low and focused so keenly on the papers she surely couldn't read as she stood.
This bothered me more than I was willing to admit. How could we work together if she continued to act this way?
I leaned forward slightly, trying all I could to remain calm with her, even forming
