Chapter 1048: The Finale 1

Fortunately, Yosef's surgery went smoothly.

Vincent and Tina finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Vincent had to go to the station to handle the follow-up on Seth's case, so he couldn't come over.

Tina took the initiative to take care of Yosef, often visiting him whenever she had a break from work.

She chatted with Yosef and updated Vincent on his recovery.

On the day Yosef was discharged, Vincent and other colleagues arrived early, bringing some exciting news.

"Based on the evidence we've gathered, Seth is likely to be sentenced to life imprisonment."

Everyone was thrilled to hear this, knowing their efforts had not been in vain.

After Yosef's matter was settled, Vincent brought a bouquet to see Tina.

Coincidentally, the nurse at the front desk was the same one from last time, so she recognized Vincent immediately. "Here to see Dr. Ingram? Just a moment, Dr. Ingram will be right out."

Three minutes later, Tina came out.

Seeing Vincent holding a bouquet of roses, she was quite surprised.

With a smile, she walked over in disbelief. "Are these for me?"

"Yes, I hope you like them. If you prefer other flowers, just let me know."

Tina shyly accepted the flowers, nodding slightly. "I like them."

As long as they were from him, she liked them all.

At this moment, the nurse watching from the side couldn't hold back any longer. "Wow, Dr. Ingram, you're so lucky."

"Such a handsome and romantic boyfriend, and you kept him hidden. When are you going to treat us to a meal?"

Just as Tina was about to change the subject, Vincent spoke first, "How about today, if everyone is free?"

"Great! I'll go call the others."

As the excited nurse ran to gather the colleagues, Tina tugged on Vincent's sleeve. "Vincent, this means you're treating us as my boyfriend."

"I know," Vincent replied, "So let's do it as your boyfriend."

"Okay!"

Everyone had a great time at the meal.

During the meal, Vincent received a call from Ennifer.

"Hello, Ennifer!"

"Vincent, I need to tell you something in advance. The wedding date has been set, and Mom is already preparing for it. She's very invested. If you haven't decided yet, let her know soon."

"Let Mom handle it."

Ennifer was quite surprised by Vincent's response.

"Vincent, are you sure?"

"Yes, I'm sure."

"Alright."

After hanging up, a smile appeared on Ennifer's face.

She pictured Vincent and Tina standing together, a perfect match.

When Vincent returned, Tina was already a bit drunk.

Everyone was happy, so they all had a bit to drink.

Tina had a low tolerance and got drunk quickly.

Seeing her quite drunk, Vincent drank the last bit of her drink.

Colleagues immediately looked over enviously. "Dr. Ingram is so lucky to have such a boyfriend."

"Of course, our Dr. Ingram is excellent too!" a close colleague chimed in.

Vincent supported her, smiling. "Yes, Tina is excellent. Meeting her is my good fortune."

Tina leaned against him, smiling softly, silently enjoying the moment.

At that moment, everyone felt the air was filled with sweetness and happiness.

After the gathering, the other colleagues left.

"Tina, I'll take you home," Vincent said.

"No."

Tina refused outright.

Seeing her rub her head, Vincent thought she had a headache and immediately asked, "Is your head hurting?"

Tina shook her head, looking at Vincent with clear, gentle eyes.

After a few minutes, she spoke softly with a hint of drunkenness. "Vincent, didn't I tell you I had something to tell you when you got back?"

"No rush, you're drunk now. Tell me when you're sober."

"No," Tina shook her head firmly, "I have to tell you now, immediately."

Only with the courage from the alcohol could she speak without hesitation.

When sober, she would chicken out.

Stretching her arm forward, Tina pulled Vincent to the sofa and pressed him down, speaking somewhat dominantly, "Vincent, sit."

Tina stood in front of him, her cheeks flushed like rouge, her pink lips moving. "Vincent, I've wanted to tell you something for a long time, and I've held it in for a long time."

"But today, I don't want to hold it in anymore."

"I like you, and I've liked you for a long, long time."

"I want to be your girlfriend, not a fake one, but a real one. I also want to be your wife and spend the rest of my life with you."

"Vincent, if you don't dislike me, can we give it a try?"

After speaking, Tina's face turned even redder.

Although her head was still a bit dizzy, she knew what she was doing and what she was saying.

Vincent was indeed stunned.

To be honest, during their time together, he had sensed her feelings.

But he was also afraid he was overthinking and misinterpreting things.

But now, with everything out in the open, it was completely different.

"Tina."

After a full minute, Vincent looked at her seriously.

But just as he started to speak, his phone rang. It was the station calling.

"Vincent, good news. We got an unexpected lead from Seth. It's related to your father's death. Come to the station as soon as you can."

The news was so shocking that Vincent immediately stood up excitedly. "Okay, I'm on my way."

After hanging up, he stood up and gently hugged Tina.

"I'm sorry, Tina. This is too unexpected for me. I need to think about it."

"I called a colleague. Please wait a moment; he'll be here soon to take you home. I have something important to handle right away."

"I'm sorry about today."

With that, Vincent quickly left the room.

Before leaving, he informed the manager to ensure Tina's safety.

But as soon as Vincent left, Tina was already in tears.

So, Vincent had rejected her.

Her confession had failed.

But just a moment ago, he had treated her colleagues to a meal as her boyfriend. Why did everything change in the next second?

She had been so subtle with her words.

Just a try, and he couldn't even give it a try?

Why? Just when she was in heaven, she was immediately plunged into the depths.

Tina felt utterly dejected and had no mood to wait for his colleague. She opened the door and left on her own.

It was drizzling outside, mirroring her mood, damp and heavy.

She didn't take a cab and just walked aimlessly.

The fine rain soaked her hair and clothes, the cold drops somewhat easing her mood.

So, was this the end of this relationship?

Suddenly, the rain intensified, and Tina felt increasingly weak as she walked.

Then, with a dizzy spell, she lost consciousness and collapsed to the ground.

When she woke up, she heard that a kind person had taken her to the hospital.

She wanted to thank him personally, but he didn't leave his name and quietly left after ensuring she was safe.

At that moment, the doctor walked in, concerned. "There are signs of a miscarriage. You need to rest and stay in bed for a few days."