Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 53:

Jolie observed Norah’s swift departure from the department without a backward glance and turned to Baylor, saying, “Why is Dr. Wilson in such a rush?” Baylor, absorbed in his paperwork, responded, “Why concern yourself with the affairs of others? Just keep to your tasks.”

“Fine. I’m just showing a bit of concern here. If I were in that spot, I’d worry about you too,” Jolie retorted.

Norah headed straight for the Neurosurgery Department, only to find out Aikin was swamped with patients at the outpatient clinic. A colleague from the department teased, “Dr. Wilson, you’re really dedicated, running to Dr. Rivera right after getting a moment apart. Afraid someone might sweep him off his feet?”

Norah gave the speaker a frosty look and retorted, “Perhaps you should consider donating your brain if it’s of no use to you.”

It was clear to Norah that only those who didn’t engage their brains would take rumors at face value and speak carelessly in front of those involved.

Disregarding the comment, Norah returned to the Cardiac Surgery Department. She understood seeking out Aikin at the outpatient clinic would be futile now. There was ample time to set things straight with him later.

“Crash!” In a secluded room, Norah, clad in her doctor’s coat, expertly flipped a man over her shoulder and firmly stomped her foot on his chest.

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“Aikin, I warned you about my temper. It seems you didn’t quite understand my words yesterday. You chose to test my patience,” Norah declared flatly.

Increasing the pressure, Norah added, “Don’t blame me for not holding back.”

Aikin’s face flushed from the pressure, whimpering under Norah’s hold. The blistering afternoon sun beat down on them as the secluded grove beside the hospital offered privacy for Norah’s confrontation.

“Did Madeline offer you anything to continue spreading these rumors? Were your actions today just to provoke me?” Leaning in close, Norah whispered menacingly, “Did you really think you could play games with me?”

A sharp slap made Aikin reel, his teeth rattling from the impact. Fear took over him.

“I made a mistake, please! I don’t even know who Madeline is, I’ll make things right with our colleagues, I swear!” Aikin’s plea was accompanied by tears streaming down his face.

bodyguard, keeping silent to avoid further trouble. This morning,

beyond his control. Imagining Norah’s frustration gave Aikin a sense of victory as he headed to work today. Norah might

from the deal he

him to the secluded grove at midday. Aikin assumed she wanted

agony, puzzled over how someone so graceful could possess such force. The

clarification now? It’s a bit late for that,” Norah said, pulling Aikin’s phone from his pocket and using his fingerprint to unlock it. She accessed the hospital’s chat group, took pictures, and

you casually toss around rumors, expect this to

this? It can’t

their beaten-up photos. Someone beat Dr. Rivera and then

here in the hospital?

enough to continue the conversation. The last message read, “Why’s everyone quiet? I’ve already

back a laugh. The idea of calling security when no one else dared to type was utterly absurd to

discarded the phone onto the ground and

much as your bank account. Don’t overestimate yourself. You’re merely a bug under my foot that I could easily squash.” Norah’s voice was cold, devoid of warmth, causing Aikin to feel overwhelming dread. His

Aikin stammered. “Dr. Wilson, you

her foot, Aikin breathed a sigh of relief. His gaze remained fixed on her retreating figure, filled

her department, Norah saw Jolie giving her

were you behind those messages in the group chat?” Jolie asked, her voice filled

down? You seem so gentle, yet you’re so tough! You

delve into the details of what had happened in the

to his department, enduring the mocking gazes of his colleagues. One of the doctors who had

with integrity resort to spreading rumors. Fellow doctors, beware of

why would Dr. Wilson bother with Aikin? I’m

one brave enough to continue the conversation. The last message read, “Why’s everyone quiet?

a laugh. The idea of calling security when no

tapped Aikin’s cheek, offering advice. “Listen, Dr. Rivera, your value is only as much as your bank

was cold, devoid of warmth, causing Aikin to