Chapter: 266

Kaiden slumped onto the bench, weariness etched across his features.

“I was on pins and needles when that message pinged. Thank the stars Norah was around."

“Are Miss Wilson's medical skills really that remarkable?" Spencer asked, taking a seat next to Kaiden.

“Ask anyone in the Cardiac Surgery wing about Dr. Wilson, and you'll understand her prowess!" Since Norah's miraculous rescue of him, Kaiden had become her staunchest advocate, singing her praises without reservation.

Spencer hadn't really given much attention to finding out about Norah's medical expertise when he arrived at the hospital to show care for Kaiden.

“Really? But isn't she from the Cardiac Surgery Department? How could she lead surgeries for gunshot wounds?" Spencer voiced his doubts.

Kaiden rolled his eyes. “You know nothing! Norah's a jack of all trades when it comes to surgery!"

"An ordinary doctor like her, how's she become so adept?" Spencer poured a bucket of ice water on Kaiden's enthusiasm. "If she's got it all figured out, why's she not running the show at a bigger hospital?"

"The path of genius is a winding one. Who knows what's churning in Norah's mind?" Kaiden nudged Spencer's shoulder. "Enough with the debate, mate. I'm already on edge!"

“Alright, alright, I won't say anything more." Spencer shrugged.

Spencer turned his gaze to meet Sean's, offering a polite smile as he silently observed Sean.

The enigmatic Sean, a rare sight, his recent uptick in appearances at social functions hadn't gone unnoticed. Sean of the past was rarely seen outside, limiting interactions to a few select occasions.

Clad in a sleek black shirt and trousers, sweat-dampened hair framing his features, Sean's eyes betrayed turmoil as he silently monitored the surgery room entrance.

Recalling his sister's fervent infatuation with Sean, Spencer pursed his lips. His sister was crazily infatuated with Sean, so much so that she raced back to the country to work as a secretary at one of Sean's technology firms after completing her courses overseas. Being a secretary seemed like a poor use of her skills on her résumé.

Despite counsel from elders, his sister remained undeterred. Even if Sean seldom graced the office with his presence, she'd gladly work there.

Spencer had to hand it to Sean, admitting the latter was one of a kind, not the type to fall head over heels easily.

Spencer reckoned his sister deserved nothing but the best, a top- notch man, but there was no use wasting time on someone who didn't have a soft spot for her.

Spencer figured he ought to sit down with his sister for a heart-to -heart sometime soon.

Outside the surgery room, everyone's minds were racing, waiting with bated breath until finally, the lights flickered off on the door.

Kaiden dashed forward. "Norah, how's Kason doing?"

Norah emerged at a leisurely pace, "Bullet's out of his thigh, and he's holding steady. They're moving him to a regular ward. Just ring for the orderly when you need him taken care of."

She rattled off instructions with precision. "Others will take over from here. My part's done."

“Thanks a bunch."

Norah slipped out of her surgical gear, grabbed her bag, and made her way out of the hospital. Sean's sleek black car was parked by the entrance, and she resignedly approached and opened the car door.