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.

previous day, Aikin had been intimidated by someone resembling a bodyguard, keeping silent to avoid further trouble. This

He did explain, but misunderstandings were beyond his control. Imagining Norah’s frustration gave Aikin a sense of victory as he headed to work today. Norah might be stunning, but what of it? They would still be bound together,

from the deal he had struck

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

so graceful could possess such force. The

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,

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

sent this? It

their right mind would post their beaten-up photos. Someone beat Dr. Rivera and then posted these in

doctor here in the

took over the chat, with no one brave enough to continue the conversation. The last message read, “Why’s

chat history, Norah had to hold back a laugh. The idea of

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

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,

“Dr. Wilson, you have my word, I’ll

breathed a sigh of relief. His gaze remained fixed on her retreating figure, filled with both fear and awe. Norah

Norah saw Jolie giving her an

group chat?” Jolie asked, her

chair closer, her curiosity piqued. “Did you really take Aikin down? You seem so gentle, yet you’re so tough! You must have been the one to post those messages. Did you handle it by yourself,

had happened in the grove. Picking up on Norah’s

mocking gazes of his colleagues. One of the

that those who can’t win with integrity resort to spreading rumors. Fellow doctors, beware of Dr. Rivera’s charm

Aikin? I’m much better looking.

the chat, with no one brave enough to continue the conversation. The last message read, “Why’s everyone quiet?

idea of calling security when no one

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

cold, devoid of warmth, causing Aikin to feel dread. His thoughts stalled, and he shivered