Falling for the Small Town Doctor: A Sweet Small Town Romance

I fall off a ladder while hanging lights and sprain my wrist and ankle.
I end up in the ER with my high‑school rival as my doctor.

I plan events, manage chaos, and pride myself on being independent.
I have a hard time asking for help- especially the boy who spent four years trying to beat me at everything from grades to leadership roles.
One reckless fall sidelines me right before Magnolia’s busiest season.
Suddenly he’s everywhere, waiting to lend a helping hand.
Checking on me. Showing up for the community. Offering calm reassurance that slips past my defenses.
Late nights planning a charity gala. Quiet moments I don’t know what to do with. A rivalry that softens into trust, laughter, and something unexpected.
Somewhere between trusting his steady hands and realizing how safe I feel when he’s near, I fall for him.
Falling for the unexpected doctor wasn’t the risk.
The real leap is trusting him with my heart and allowing him to help while still having my independence.