Chapter 27 Tracking Her Best Friend to Find Her

Marcus could hear the impatience and reluctance in Connie’s voice over the phone. She made it clear that she was only doing this for Natalie’s sake. He spoke gently and humbly, expressing his gratitude.

“Yes, I understand. I apol or doubting Dr. Elim earlier,” Marcus said sincerely. “I’m

truly grateful you’re willing to perform the surgery for my grandpa.

“And I really appreciate Ms. Walker for putting in a good word for me. When my grandpa gets better, I’ll be sure to thank you and Ms. Walker properly,” Marcus promised.

“I’ll send you the details and schedule later,” Connie said flatly. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up now.”

“Okay, thank you, Ms. Sterling. Goodbye,” Marcus replied.

After ending the call, Connie opened her laptop and checked her emails. She then continued handling patients who had contacted her through special channels.

A moment later, Natalie finished her shower and changed into a simple T–shirt and jeans. Her hair was casually wrapped in a hair towel. She grabbed her phone, sat on the couch, and noticed that her best friend, Olivia Thatcher, had texted her three minutes earlier.

“Natalie, why didn’t you tell me you were kicked out of the Langley family? Do I still matter to you? If Selena hadn’t caused a scene at the company, I’d still have no idea what happened. Give me your address. I’m coming over.”

A second message appeared. It read: “I just transferred 20 thousand dollars to your account.”

And then another: “You’re out of the Langley family now, so take this money for the time. being. I’m really pissed, Natalie. Why didn’t you tell me this?”

After reading the messages, Natalie sighed and quickly transferred the money back to Olivia. Then, she dialed Olivia’s number, and it was picked up after just three rings.

came through the phone, but

right now.

something to take care of. You don’t have to

I’m coming over right now,” Olivia snapped. “Be honest with me: did the Langleys bully you in Amberton? Is that why you ran

with resignation “I’ve got a lot going on here. Even if you

Her

have time to spare

The preoperative and postoperative procedures would take about a week.

Hospital the entire time. On top of that, she had

how to keep the Holdens from discovering she was Dr. Elim would be a challenge.

don’t need you to keep me company. You can focus on your own stuff, and I’ll

me. once, and

stayed silent for a long moment before finally replying,

“And the money–don’t even think about sending it back. If you

respond, Olivia ended the call. In the next moment, Natalie received a

popped up on Natalie’s phone, along with an angry

played together, bullied other kids, and got bullied in return. From elementary

study design while Olivia pursued her

looks and tall figure

agency. Over the past four years, she’d worked tirelessly to balance her studies with her modeling career. By the time

give her the best they could. Because of their efforts, she

age. They looked down

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