She had to admit that he was handsome. People were turning to stare at him as he walked to Ashley's table.
“How does it feel to have a famous father?” Years earlier, Dr. Steven Patterson had pioneered a breakthrough
in minimally invasive heart surgery. He was constantly invited to lecture at major hospitals around the world.
Ashley's mother had died when Ashley was twelve, and she had no one but her father.
“Sorry I'm late, Ashley.” He leaned over and kissed her on the cheek. “That's all right. I just got here.”
He sat down.Have you seen Time magazine?” “Yes. Shane showed it to me.He frowned.Shane? Your boss?
He's not my boss. He's—he's one of the supervisors.
It's never good to mix business with pleasure, Ashley. You're seeing him socially, aren't you? That's a mistake.
Father, we're just good—A waiter came up to the table.Would you like to see a menu?
Dr. Patterson turned to him and snapped, “Can't you see we're in the middle of a conversation? Go away until you're sent for.”
“I-I'm sorry.” The waiter turned and hurried off. Ashley cringed with embarrassment.
She had forgotten how savage her father's temper was. He had once punched an intern during an operation for making an error in judgment.
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