Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 48

Chapter 48:

The note lacked a name, and the handwriting was messy, likely written by a worker at the flower shop.

Norah was baffled. Who would give her such a large bouquet of roses? She mulled over recent encounters and concluded that nobody would be inclined to send her roses. With that thought, Norah disposed of the roses in the bin, planning to remove them during her lunch break, then swiftly put the matter out of her mind.

Yet, an unexpected continuation unfolded.

Norah and Jolie were having lunch in the hospital cafeteria when a male doctor joined them. “Hi there,” he said.

Jolie glanced up at him.

The man sat beside Jolie, asking, “May I join you?”

Jolie seemed puzzled, saying, “With so many open seats here, why choose to sit with us?”

Indeed, the cafeteria was half-empty, offering plenty of seating options.

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Norah subtly shifted away, pretending not to know Jolie.

The man’s face stiffened as he observed Norah’s movement.

Jolie declined the man’s company since she knew Norah’s discomfort around new faces. Now, with Norah moving away, she conversed with the doctor.

The man introduced himself as Aikin Rivera, a doctor from the Neurosurgery Department, expressing a desire to speak with Norah.

Noticing her lack of interest, he turned his attention to Jolie.

this, Jolie couldn’t conceal her

Jolie bid Norah farewell and

as Aikin seated himself

Norah met his gaze but

you like them?” Aikin asked, visibly uncomfortable, his plate untouched. “I’ve collaborated with Gil and spotted you. Your medical expertise is

a closer look.

to share professional insights, but let’s keep it at that,”

disappointment was evident. “Can’t

sorry, but I’m not much for socializing,” Norah

sure why he was interested in her, yet

“I’m sorry for bothering

quickly left with

Norah feeling unsettled, and she lost her appetite. She nibbled on her

should be put to rest. Besides, if people with normal mindsets faced such a

needed help from Gil with surgery and went to his office to review

gestured to the files on his desk. “The

the file and settled on the sofa to

asked, “Are you fond

“Not at all.”

why’s he going around claiming you’re his girlfriend? It’s quite…

divorced, Gil found it hard to believe she could embark on a

piqued. “Did you

morning and shared the news. Later, I overheard him telling others that you are his girlfriend. I was worried there might be a misunderstanding,

“He seemed like a straightforward guy. I wouldn’t have guessed he’d fabricate something like this. Norah, I’ll make sure this

but he had roses sent to me, which made me get scolded by Dr. Herrera. After I turned him away at lunch, he started spreading rumors. I’m

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