A doctor in a white coat standing nearby glanced at Serena, then at Felix, clearly catching on. “Felix, I’m all set here. I’ll treat you to tea next time.”

“Sure.”

After the doctor left, Felix asked, “Did you just arrive or are you heading back?”

“I’m heading back.”

“Mind giving me a lift?”

Serena smiled, “I’d be happy to.”

Her apricot-colored car gleamed in the setting sun as she opened the door, jokingly saying, “Dr. ...