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

up, got up from her seat, and made her way

spotted

Belinda said

adventures await

her tone carrying a hint of exasperation, “didn’t

“but I was busy and didn’t have time

flickered briefly. “Are you here

“I am. Can you

voice, calm and measured, carried a quiet strength. “Mom, I didn’t break my promise. What

of being expelled from the Grand Plains General Hospital, I stepped in and offered her another option. Now, she’s staying at the hospital just as

accuse Belinda of clever wordplay or of breaking her promise outright. Maybe it was her own fault for assuming Belinda would let Kylee win. She had believed that Kylee would surely win after that conversation with Belinda.

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

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