Chapter: 105

Today, Norah needed to help Gil with surgery and went to his office to review the patient's details.

Upon entering, she found Gil sipping coffee and reviewing documents.

He gestured to the files on his desk. "The details you need are right there. Take a look."

“Alright.” Norah picked up the file and settled on the sofa to study it.

"Norah?" Gil suddenly asked, "Are you fond of Aikin?"

"Not at all."

Gil seemed perplexed and said, "Then why's he talking around claiming you're his girlfriend? It's quite strange."

Knowing Norah had recently divorced, Gil found it hard to believe she could embark on a new relationship so quickly.

Norah's curiosity piqued, “Did you hear it from him?"

"Yeah. A doctor approached me this morning and shared the news. Later on, I overheard him telling others that you are his girlfriend. Worried there might be a misunderstanding, I had to ask you."

With a hint of frustration, Gil added, “He seemed like a straightforward guy. I wouldn't have guessed he'd fabricate something like this. Norah, don't worry. I'll make sure this is set right."

“Just today, I rejected him. You wouldn't believe it, but he had roses sent to me, which made me scolded by Dr. Herrera. After I turned him away at lunch, he started spreading rumors. I'm going to handle it." Norah snorted, "I am not afraid of trouble."

Running his hand through his beard, Gil said, "Knowing how much I respect you, he still chose to spread rumors. I'll have a word with him once all this is settled."

To them, Aikin seemed foolish.

Gossip flew quickly within the hospital walls. After the surgery, Norah noticed the expressions on Jolie's and Baylor's faces.

After a moment of scrutiny, Jolie finally asked, “Norah, are you really Aikin's girlfriend? At lunch, you... It looked like you barely knew him."

Baylor uttered, "He's not a good guy. Watch out."

Norah smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, but Aikin and I are not involved. He sent those roses this morning, which I discarded. He approached me at noon, and I rejected him. His ego must be hurt."

Jolie reacted with outrage, saying, "That's disgusting. He started rumors about you just because you rejected him? Now he's telling everyone you're his girlfriend.”

Baylor remained silent, hearing the exchange between them.

While tidying her desk, Norah stated indifferently, “I am no pushover. Just watch. He'll be apologizing and setting things straight tomorrow."

Seeing Norah's assured demeanor, Jolie concluded that further discussion was unnecessary, given their professional relationship.

"Don't worry, Norah. We believe in you. Let's see him come forward with an apology. It'll serve him right!"

"Ahem." Standing behind Jolie, Jamison gently reminded her of his presence.