Chapter: 104

Norah and Jolie were having lunch in the hospital cafeteria when a male doctor joined them.

“Hi there."

Jolie glanced up at him.

The man sat beside Jolie, asking, "May I join you?"

Jolie seemed puzzled, saying, "With so many open seats here, why choose to sit with us?"

Indeed, the cafeteria was half-empty, offering plenty of seating options.

Norah subtly shifted away, pretending not to know Jolie.

The man's face stiffened as he observed Norah's movement.

Jolie declined the man's company since she knew Norah's discomfort around new faces. Now, with Norah moving away, she conversed with the doctor.

The man introduced himself as Aikin Rivera, a doctor of the Neurosurgery Department, expressing a desire to speak with Norah.

Noticing her lack of interest, he turned his attention to Jolie.

Upon hearing this, Jolie couldn't conceal her embarrassment. Hastily grabbing some food, she bid Norah farewell and departed with her plate.

Meanwhile, Norah ate slowly as Aikin seated himself opposite her.

Looking up, Norah met his gaze but remained silent.

“Hi, I'm Aikin Rivera from the Neurosurgery Department. I was hoping to get to know you, Dr. Wilson. I'm the one who sent you thosee roses. Did you like them?" Aikin asked, visibly anxious, his plate untouched. "I've collaborated with Gil and spotted you. Your medical expertise is impressive, and I'd like to be friends with you."

Realizing Aikin was the sender, Norah gave him a closer look. He looked quit decent and talked in a gentle voice.

"Are you aware of what it means to send roses?" Norah responded firmly, "We can share professional insights, but let's keep it at that.

Aikin's disappointment was evident. "Can't we at least be friends?"

"I'm sorry, but I'm not much for socializing." Norah preferred to keep her personal space private. She wasn't sure why he was interested in her, yet she declined his offer without hesitation.

Aikin, feeling awkward, apologized, “I'm sorry for bothering you, Dr. Wilson."

Then, he quickly left with his meal.

The encounter left Norah feeling unsettled, and she lost her appetite.

She nibbled on her food and then exited the cafeteria.

After a firm rejection, Norah thought this issue should be put to rest. Besides, if people with normal mindsets faced such a rejection, they wouldn't persist any longer.