Alan understood that he couldn't force the young man to move on just like that, so he said, "Clement, I won't force you. Take your time."
He turned to Zoey after speaking with Clement and said, "Zoey, if Clement finally moves on, I'd like you to give him a chance and treat him like family."
Zoey nodded obediently.
"He will always be my senior in our field of medicine."
But only that. She wouldn't be able to reciprocate his feelings if it was anything more than that.
Clement's heart couldn't help but sink; he understood the meaning behind her words.
"Zoey, I'll go back to Fairlake for treatment after your wedding. Please don't tell anyone here about my sickness," said Alan.
Before Zoey could speak, he added, "There are only a few days left. I have my own medicine to keep my condition under control for the time being. I'll be fine."
"Old man, undergo treatment here. I will personally monitor your progress," Zoey pleaded.
