Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 81:

Despite the animosity she harbored against Jordy, Norah didn’t show it. She dutifully discharged her

responsibilities as a physician, updating Jordy on the patient's condition and delivering care directives. Jordy

stood there respectfully, nodding repeatedly.

“Dr. Wilson, thank you so much. I'm sorry for letting my arrogance get the better ofand for uttering those

disrespectful words. It won't happen again, | promise.”

Norah maintained her poker face, responding coolly, “Alright.”

She knew Jordy’s polite facade was merely for the benefit of the Andrews family lurking in the background.

Without their support, she could have found herself in trouble, caused by him and his crew the night they first

crossed paths. Jordy was a master of deception, but as long as he didn’t push her buttons, she was fine. If he

dared, though, she wouldn't hesitate to clap back.

After wrapping up the surgery, Norah headed back to the Cardiac Surgery Department.

“Dr. Wilson, Jamison wants a word with you,” Jolie informed Norah upon her return to the department.

Before reaching her desk, Norah detoured to Jamison’s office. Since the surgery the day before, Jamison had

assigned Norah four more patients. She had the heaviest workload in the department currently, but she found

fulfillment in her work and had no qualms about it.

“The Hayes family scheduled a tendon grafting surgery for Mr. Hayes and specifically asked for you,” Jamison

informed her.

“Actually, | don’t get why they didn’t pick someone from orthopedics instead of insisting on you,” Jamison

shared.

His words were tinged with confusion. Norah was primarily a doctor in the Cardiac Surgery Department, only

occasionally lending her expertise to the Neurosurgery Department. He wondered if Norah had any knowledge

about tendon grafting. Plus, Mr. Hayes, the head of the Hayes family, had a significant reputation in Glophia. The

reason behind the specific requirement of having Norah operate was a puzzle for Jamison.

Norah sighed inwardly at Kason’s swift maneuvering. “I have a personal connection with Mr. Hayes. | persuaded

him to have the surgery done at Silver Boulder Private Hospital.”

At this, Jamison’s face lit up with realization. “Ah, | see. But can you handle a tendon grafting surgery? | heard

about your stellar performance in the Neurosurgery Department today. You're skilled in cardiac surgery and

neurosurgery, but what about orthopedics?”

Norah replied calmly, “I have sknowledge in that area.”

Jamison’s expression darkened. “What do you mean? If you're not fully confident, why agree to Mr. Hayes’

surgery? If anything goes wrong, it could spell trouble for your career. Mr. Hayes is a big shot in Glophia.”

Jamison didn’t want Norah to jeopardize her career for a fleeting moment of glory.

Misinterpreting Norah's modesty for incompetence, Jamison continued, “Listen, decline this surgery for him. The

orthopedic department at Silver Boulder Private Hospital has competent doctors. It’s not worth risking your

career. With your medical skills, becoming a shining star in Clophia is just a matter of time.”

During yesterday's surgery conducted by Norah, her extensive medical knowledge and deft surgical techniques

had left a lasting impression on Jamison. Norah found it somewhat amusing and touching. Jamison was someone

who appreciated talent and genuinely cared about her career.

“| appreciate your concern, Jamison, but there's no need to persuade me. I've done my research and have

confidence in it. Let's schedule the surgery for this afternoon. Ill start rearranging my patients tomorrow,” Norah

declined firmly.

Jamison was unaware that Kason had arranged it, which had led to his concern. “Okay, since you're sure about it,

| won't push any further.” Seeing that his persuasion was falling on deaf ears, Jamison relented.

After having Norah in the Cardiac Surgery Department for a while, he understood her character— a quiet force to

be reckoned with.

“Here are the materials. Perform the surgery whenever you're ready. After you're handed the materials, do the

surgery and take sof the department's doctors with you. Let them observe and learn from you,” Jamison

instructed.

Norah nodded. “Sure.”

In fact, earlier that morning, Jamison had shown the recording of Norah's surgery from yesterday to the

department's doctors for analysis and praised her quick thinking and surgical prowess.

Jolie, seeing Norah return, pulled up a chair beside her and inquired, “Dr. Wilson, what did Jamison want? Are you

doing surgery this afternoon? Dr. Padilla mentioned that your surgeries are exceptionally skilled, and Id love to

learn from you.”

Norah maintained her impassive expression as she organized the items on her desk. “Well, maybe next time. |

have one surgery for another department this afternoon, so | can’t take you with me.”

Jolie probed further, “What surgery? Can't | calong to observe and learn?”

“Nope. The arrangements are all set,” Norah replied calmly.

Jolie's disappointment was evident as she responded, “Oh, okay. Just remember to takenext time. I'll go do

rounds.”

Jolie returned to her desk, grabbed the patient records, and left the department. The nurse had coordinated with

Kason regarding the timing of the surgery. Kason arrived at Silver Boulder Private Hospital promptly at 2 p.m.

Inside the ward, Norah saw Kason already changed into hospital attire. “Norah, you're here,” Kason greeted,

settling onto the bed and complying with the nurse’s examination.

“Yeah. Don’t worry. It will be quick, and I'll ensure you make a full recovery,” Norah reassured him confidently.

“You'll be feeling like your old self in no time!” With her exceptional medical skills, Norah was sure about this

when those words escaped her lips.

Kason remained composed. “Thank you, Norah.”

As Norah had said, the surgery went smoothly.

In the operating room, Norah tackled each tendon, repairing them one by one. As the anesthesia began to wear

off, Norah watched as the nurse wheeled Kason into a regular ward.

After completing the necessary paperwork and nearing the end of the workday, Norah went to check on Kason’s

condition. As she entered, she heard him calling out softly, “Norah, Norah...”

Beside Kason sat a visibly concerned Kaiden, his arm wrapped in bandages. Hearing movement at the door,

Kaiden turned and asked, “Norah, what brings you here?”

“I performed surgery. | cto check on his progress,” Norah replied.

Kaiden stood up, making room. “Kason hasn't woken up yet, and he keeps calling out someone’s name.”

Approaching the bedside, Norah could hear Kason’s words more clearly. “Norah, Norah...”

Kaiden wondered if the person Kason had been calling for was Norah from the Wilson family. But he decided

against asking, fearing that Norah might take offense.

Norah's expression subtly shifted as her gaze settled on Kason. She wondered if he had remembered something.

“He’s still under general anesthesia. It'll take stime,” she said, her voice soft.

“Kaiden, you're still recovering yourself. Why are you here? Kason has plenty of people looking after him now,”

Norah suggested, subtly signaling for Kaiden to leave.

Before entering the ward, she had noticed four bodyguards and two nurses stationed at the entrance.