Chapter: 1349

The following day, Norah woke up with a throbbing headache, her rest disrupted the night before by the myriad thoughts weighing on her mind.

Joanna entered her room, concerned by Norah's pallor. "You look quite unwell. Did you have a nightmare?"

Handing Norah a cup of warm water, Joanna informed her, "You have a CT scan scheduled later today on the fourth floor. Susanna and I can accompany you."

“There's no need. I have an assistant now. Please focus on your tasks," Norah responded, appreciating their concern but encouraging them to attend to their responsibilities.

Joanna, Susanna, and Trudy had been deeply invested in her care, often at the expense of their personal lives, unlike Sean, who balanced work with his care duties.

Joanna reassured her, "We're here to ensure you recover quickly so you can return to the lab and make the Scar Removal Cream. Wouldn't you like to get those scars treated soon?"

“You're right," Norah agreed, acknowledging their devoted support with a nod of gratitude.

Susanna arrived, yawning widely, and informed Norah, “My brother said he'd visit you this afternoon. And Trudy told me that she would prepare a delicious lunch for you."

"Okay, I see," Norah responded.

Joanna and Susanna assisted Norah into her wheelchair and navigated her out of the ward.

Gilda and Chayce followed discreetly, maintaining a watchful eye from a few steps back.

They moved from the inpatient section to the radiology department across two buildings, enjoying the crisp morning air warmed by pleasant sunlight.

As they progressed, the hospital's main building buzzed with activity on the lower floors, housing various outpatient clinics, while radiology department was located on the fourth floor.

Joanna observed the bustling scene, remarking, "The hospital is always crowded, no matter the time."

Around them, people hurried by, displaying a range of emotions from joy to anxiety.

As they passed through the ground floor clinic area, chaos suddenly erupted.

“There's been a murder!" someone shouted.

“Security, security!" Panic spread as shouts continued. "Someone with a knife is attacking people!"

“Run! There's a madman! Ahhh! Run!"

The hall, already abuzz with activity, descended into chaos as frightened screams filled the air.

Joanna instinctively shielded Norah, recalling a similar chaos at the hospital once before.

She was no longer fearful of such scenarios, yet she wished to spare Norah from further harm.

As people panicked and fled, shoving each other in their rush, Joanna and Norah retreated to a corner. Joanna hoped to avoid any collision with the frenzied crowd and planned to exit after everyone else had cleared the area.

Norah squinted and instructed, "Chayce, go and check."