NovelEnglishChapter 413:
In the bustling Cardiac Surgery Department, the morning meeting had just wrapped up when Baylor sauntered
over to Norah's desk.
“Dr. Wilson, mind if we have a quick chat when you're not busy?”
“My tis valuable. Just say what is on your mind.”
With most of the department's doctors present, Baylor opted not to discuss matters there. He pushed his hair
back and asked, “Would you be available for lunch at the cafeteria around noon? It's my treat.”
Norah frowned and replied, “Dr. Padilla, | have a boyfriend. | prefer to keep my distance from other men.”
Baylor's expression darkened. Norah had a boyfriend? Then why did she let him have that spot and flash him a
charming smile? Was she stringing him along as a backup plan? He wasn’t that kind of person!
However, the thought of Norah's exceptional medical prowess and her captivating figure made him pause and
reconsider. Perhaps a secret relationship wasn’t entirely off the table. The room lit up with teasing jabs from the
doctors who overheard their conversation.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt
“So, Dr. Wilson is off the market. We all thought she was single.”
“It would be hard to believe someone as stunning as her isn’t taken.”
“Don’t forget to bring your boyfriend to the next gathering. I'm dying to meet him.”
gVInov[JJsis where dreams unfold
Gossip filled the air.
“Dr. Padilla, do you have a hidden agenda for asking Dr. Wilson to lunch alone?”
“Please refrain from flirting with girls in a relationship. There is a boundary that should not be crossed.”
In the depths of Baylor's heart, he entertained the idea of nurturing a discreet relationship with Norah, provided
she felt the same. However, their playful taunts caused a change in his expression.
“I just had a few questions for Dr. Wilson. You guys are reading too much into it.”
“You can bring it up here. | treat everyone the same. Now, excuse me, | have surgery to attend to. See you later.”
With that, Norah brushed past Baylor, who wore a visible expression of dismay, heading off to her surgery.
Jolie quietly shook her head. Baylor seemed to let his desires cloud his judgment; he didn’t seem to consider
Norah's reputation as a formidable figure. Should he offend her, the consequences could range from losing his
job, at best, to jeopardizing his entire career, at worst.
After her two defeats, Jolie decided to bide her tand strike when the moment presented itself. She still
harbored resentment towards Norah and would prefer if she left the hospital.
Despite sending a morning greeting to Norah, Sean found himself awaiting a response well past noon.
Throughout the meeting, he kept sneaking glances at his phone, anxious not to miss any messages from her.
Susanna had mentioned that women appreciated timely responses from men.
“Mr. Scott, this meeting holds significant importance.”
The conference was indeed crucial. Phillip couldn't resist discreetly reminding Sean when he saw him check his
phone for the umpteenth time. The room was packed with high-profile figures from different companies, and
even though his boss was the host, he shouldn't slack off, should he?
Therefore, Sean directed his attention to the conference proceedings.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm
Norah dove back into her usual routine, spending the day performing surgeries until it was tto clock out. It
was then that she saw the messages on her phone. Sean’s npopped up, accompanied by a series of
messages.
“Good morning, honey.”
“Have you eaten lunch yet? Here is what I'm having today.”
He attached a picture of his lunch.
“What do you think?”
“Umm... Are you busy?”
“Or are you still upset?”
“I'll be waiting for you at the hospital gate.”
The last message arrived just as she was wrapping up her day, its tone cautious yet probing. From morning until
now, she hadn't responded to a single message, unintentionally giving him the silent treatment.
Norah was known for her directness. Ignoring messages wasn’t her style.
Visit our social media platform to read fascinating stories every day and connect with the community!
