Xander nodded in response, masking his nervousness as he wasn't sure of the thoughts rampaging through her mind. She could be very mad at him for deliberately hiding this important aspect of his life from her and not necessarily surprised or impressed at the revelation.
Meanwhile, Aurora's mind raced, trying to reconcile the man she knew as her husband. Xander was a businessman, a secret government agent and now, a certified surgeon with a private research laboratory hidden in his basement.
Who knows what else he is hiding from her?
Before Aurora could fully process the shocking revelation, a woman appeared in front of them, dressed in a spotless white lab coat, her face partially obscured by a surgical mask. In her gloved hands, she held a clipboard, and her sharp, professional gaze landed on Xander before dipping slightly in a polite bow.
"Dr. Lex," she greeted, her voice professional and steady. "The station is prepped. Please, follow me."
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