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.

voice came through the phone, but Natalie could hear the underlying worry in her

tell me where you are right now. I’m coming to find you,” Olivia

something to take care of. You don’t have to come if you’re

“Be honest with me: did the Langleys bully you in

got a lot going on

Her

I won’t have time to

perform surgery on Charles. The preoperative and postoperative procedures would take

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

met with Charles, so she couldn’t avoid visiting him. Figuring out how to keep the Holdens from discovering she was Dr. Elim would be a challenge. If Olivia came over, Natalie

to keep me company. You can focus on your own stuff, and I’ll be

see me as your best friend anymore. You’ve already hidden things from me. once, and now you’re

moment before finally replying, “Fine, then;

“And the money–don’t even think about sending it back. If you do, I’ll never forgive you.”

the next moment, Natalie received a notification that Olivia had transferred 20

it.” Olivia’s message popped up on Natalie’s phone, along with an angry face emoji. A warm feeling filled Natalie’s heart, and she

bullied in return. From elementary

into university, Natalie chose to study

tall figure caught the

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

worked hard to give her the best they could. Because of their efforts, she was able to attend the same school as wealthy kids

a young age. They looked down on Olivia for coming from an ordinary family and treated her

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