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.

day, Aikin had been intimidated by someone resembling a bodyguard, keeping silent to avoid further trouble. This morning, his vague messages in the chat were intended to annoy

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

could gain money from the

him to the secluded grove at midday. Aikin assumed she wanted clarification. However, he was caught off guard by her

puzzled over how someone so graceful could possess such force. The pain didn’t

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

who spread rumors, think twice. Next time you casually toss around rumors, expect this to happen.” Norah’s post with Aikin’s account,

It can’t

right mind would post their beaten-up

doctor here in the hospital?

continue the conversation. The last message read, “Why’s everyone

of calling security when no one else dared

discarded the phone onto the ground and gently tapped Aikin’s cheek,

as 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

Wilson, you have my word,

relief. His gaze remained fixed on her retreating figure, filled with both

in her department, Norah saw Jolie giving her an approving nod and

those messages in the group chat?” Jolie

You seem so gentle, yet you’re so tough! You must have been the one to post those messages. Did

had happened in the grove. Picking up on

the doctors who had previously mocked

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

Aikin? I’m

brave enough to continue the conversation. The last message

laugh. The idea of

cheek, offering advice. “Listen, Dr. Rivera, your value is only as much as your bank account. Don’t overestimate yourself. You’re merely a

causing Aikin to