Chapter 223:

“Let’s head to the main office. We have the morning meeting to attend now,” Turner said, rising from his chair.

Kylee followed him silently.

During the meeting, Turner announced Kylee’s decision to remain at the Grand Plains General Hospital. No one seemed surprised. They all understood the circumstances well enough.

Once the meeting adjourned, everyone dispersed to begin their rounds.

After completing hers, Belinda returned to her office and sat at her desk, engrossed in a research article on her computer. Just then, her phone rang, interrupting her focus.

She glanced at the caller ID, her expression briefly shifting. After a moment’s hesitation, she answered the call.

“Belinda, do you have a minute now? I’m in the garden of your hospital. Could you come down if you’re free?” The call was from Holley.

moment, then replied softly, “Alright, I’ll be there

up from her seat, and made her

she spotted Holley waiting beneath a

Belinda said as

await on

exasperation, “didn’t

saw it,” Belinda admitted, “but I was busy and didn’t have time

gaze flickered briefly. “Are you here

sighed. “I am. Can you explain why you

“Mom, I didn’t break my promise. What I agreed to back then was to let Kylee have her

the competition and was on the verge of being expelled from the Grand Plains General Hospital, I stepped in and offered her another option. Now, she’s staying at

caught in her throat. She wasn’t sure whether to accuse Belinda of clever wordplay or of breaking her promise outright. Maybe it was her own fault for assuming Belinda would let

expression. “Mom,” she asked softly, “are you angry with

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