Men’s 

Chapter 35 

“Sorry…” I mumbled instinctively, realizing who was beside me. 

But I didn’t look up, distancing myself, frowning. 

It was Jaxson who’d pulled me, I was sure, but why? 

I decided not to dwell on it, to avoid unfounded fantasies. 

The delusion that he… it was emotional. 

Reaching the top floor, everyone exited the elevator. 

I didn’t look at him, keeping pace with Reynald. 

In the banquet hall, the seating was arranged, and I happened to be next to Reynald. 

Collin sat beside Jaxson. 

Jaxson, not in the medical field, was here because of his hospital donations; invitations from the medical elite were always at his disposal. 

Caroline glanced back at my table, seeing me whispering to Reynald. 

A cold look flashed in her eyes. 

“Jaxson, did you 

think Dr. Sutton and Mr. Steward were a good match?” she asked, her 

gaze 

fixed on him, probing. 

He casually swiped his phone.“Charlotte’s out of his league.” 

Out of his league… 

Despite his words, Caroline felt uneasy. 

I was chatting with Reynald when my phone vibrated. 

I stared, stunned. 

It was Jaxson. 

#Have you set your sights on Reynald? Thinking about remarrying and becoming Mrs. Steward?# 

I stared at the screen, biting my lip. 

Was he mocking me? 

Yet… wait! 

Jaxson never texted about such trivial things. 

Would he even care if I liked someone else? 

But that sentence… jealousy? 

Jealousy? Was it possible? Would he…? 

I looked towards Jaxson, seeing him playing with Caroline’s hair. 

Her smile was radiant; her gaze fiery and ambiguous. 

He didn’t avoid her gaze. 

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They looked like a couple in love. 

A sourness filled my heart. 

I looked away. 

Reynald noticed, looking at me, then at Jaxson, squinting. 

Interesting… 

I didn’t reply to his message. 

During the break, I went to the restroom. 

“Dr. Sutton.” Caroline approached, touching up her makeup. 

“I don’t know why, but I always feel like you have a good relationship with Jaxson. Could it be that you’re afraid I’ll worry, s