Chapter 143

Leanne’s demeanor was notably more composed than his. “Can we stick to the facts, please?”

“Am I not discussing the facts with you? I’ve got surgery to attend to soon, so quit wasting my time!” Ruben gathered his things and headed for the door. “You’re sorely mistaken if you think your connections give you the right to strut around the department! If you’re so capable, why don’t you go and cry to your man and have him give my position to you? You can be the chief physician!”

After saying that, he yanked the door open and stormed out, leaving a wake of his fury behind.

In the hallway, Curtis leaned casually against the bulletin board, examining the posted. duty roster.

Several young nurses and doctors craned their necks to get a glimpse, whispering among

themselves.

Ruben had seen this big shot just last month and hadn’t forgotten him that quickly.

He hadn’t expected his words to be so prophetic, as if he’d conjured the man by mentioning him.

Leanne was also surprised to see Curtis. She wondered what brought him there if he had no business in the ophthalmology office.

Ruben cleared his throat, his stern face suddenly blossoming into a smile as he

what brings you to our department

through.”

did

one of the names gently. “Dr. Castillo’s name seems

flashed Ruben a slight, almost sanctimonious smile.

ring to

Ruben was stunned.

game was he playing?

or ‘my darling, which made

feigned an exasperated, “Oh, that roster’s all messed up. That new intern

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a complete hash of it. Didn’t I ask her to fix it? Why hasn’t the

tear the

“Jeez, these

I

know what schools are teaching them these days.

certainly didn’t teach them how to flip flop like this, did i

Ruben froze.

ind it?”

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