my photo in a database linked to the research program.
By the time he introduced himself, he had already learned my story.
My age.
My profession.
My family.
Even some personal preferences.
Suddenly, all his full-hearted gestures took on a completely different meaning.
Flowers.
Childhood recipes.
Books.
Some of these details did not come from our conversations together.
He knew about them before we even met.
“Did you fall in love with me at all?” I asked.
"Yes," he whispered.
“Or did you fall in love with the opportunity to continue your father’s research?
Daniel covered his face with his hands.
At first, I wanted to meet you because of the program. But when I heard you talk, everything changed.
He explained that his father had regretted for years that he had been unable to help Evelyn.
Daniel inherited his research paperwork and decided to continue the work.
Later, Dr. Cole convinced him that newer technologies could achieve better results.
"When screening showed some health problems," Daniel said, "I thought participation
